In a June 2015 Report and Order (FCC
15-70), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) established the
Numbering Authorization Application process, which allows
interconnected VoIP providers to apply for a blanket authorization
from the FCC that, once granted, will allow them to demonstrate
that they have the authority to provide service in specific areas,
thus enabling them to request numbers directly from the Numbering
Administrators. This collection covers the information and
certifications that applicants must submit in order to comply with
the Numbering Authorization Application process. The data,
information, and documents acquired through this collection will
allow interconnected VoIP providers to obtain numbers with minimal
burden or delay while also preventing providers from obtaining
numbers without first demonstrating that they can deploy and
properly utilize such resources. This information will also help
the FCC protect against number exhaust while promoting competitive
neutrality among traditional telecommunications carriers and
interconnected VoIP providers by allowing both entities to obtain
numbers directly from the Numbering Administrators. It will further
help the FCC to maintain efficient utilization of numbering
resources and ensure that telephone numbers are not being
stranded.
From the last submission to
OMB, the Commission is reporting adjustments/increases to this
information collection. The total respondents/total annual
responses increased from 13 to 30 (+17) and the total annual burden
hours increased from 520 hours to 1,200 hours (+680). This is due
to increased interest in the industry for the authorization, as
well as the industry’s implementation of the STIR/SHAKEN caller ID
authentication framework to fight illegal robocalling, where direct
access to numbers was previously required for voice service
providers to participate in the framework.
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Jordan Reth 202 418-1418
jordan.reth@fcc.gov
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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.