DNC-AMD instructions for OMB June 2023 (6-21-23)(3060-1029)

Data Network Identification Code (DNIC)

DNC-AMD instructions for OMB June 2023 (6-21-23)(3060-1029)

OMB: 3060-1029

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DNC-AMD

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Instructions for

Data Network Identification Code Amendment Application

Office of International Affairs


Not Yet Approved by OMB

3060-1029


DNC-AMD

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS





Purpose of Form



This form is used to request amendment of a pending FCC application for an international Data Network Identification Code (DNIC) for public data networks. DNICs are defined in ITU-T Recommendation X.121, which also sets forth the criteria for their assignment Use of DNICs makes it possible for data terminals on public data networks to interwork with data terminals on public telephone and telex networks and on Integrated Services Digital Networks (ISDNs).



The Commission is the administrator of international DNICs (i.e., DNICs for international public data networks) for the United States. Through this form, the Commission will collect information concerning the proposed request to amend a pending DNIC application and will determine whether to permit the amendment of a pending DNIC application.



Who Must File This Form and When



Every entity seeking to amend a pending DNIC application (DNC-NEW, DNC-WAV, or another DNC-AMD) must use this form to amend the information furnished in the pending application if such information is no longer substantially accurate and complete in all significant respects. The Applicant must file the amendment as promptly as possible and in any event within 30 days from when the change in information occurred (including 30 days from a request by Commission staff for additional information).



Changes warranting submission of an amendment include, without limitation, change in: the name of the network operator, the name of the network, network design that would alter the network diagram, the nature of the service provided, and contact person. An amendment may also be necessary after Commission staff review a submitted application and inform the Applicant that additional information is necessary to complete the pending ISPC application.



Description of Form



This form consists of a short form to identify the application to be amended. The system then brings up a copy of the application to be amended with the information pre-populated as it was filed, except for the (1) application description, (2) Certification Statements check boxes, and (3) signature block. The Applicant makes changes as necessary. The Applicant is encouraged to upload a single document in machine readable format, including all required information. The Applicant must fill in all required fields, upload required documents, make all required certifications, and sign the form before submitting the application.



Information Current and Complete



Information filed in the application with the Commission must be kept current and complete under section 1.65 of the Commission’s rules, 47 CFR § 1,65. The Applicant or the party to the application must notify the Commission regarding any substantial and significant changes in the information furnished in the application while it remains pending.



  • FCC Amendment Form. To amend a submitted application (including a pending amendment), use a separate form, SPC-AMD [link to form].



Applicable Rules and Regulations



The DNIC requirements can be found in ITU-T Recommendation X.121, which also lists relevant definitions and the criteria for the assignment of DNICs.





Applicants should refer to the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996. The Debt Collection Act requires all federal agencies ensure that no debtors to the Federal government obtain any licenses or other benefits from the FCC. To ensure this, the Commission must collect FRN information to correlate its Applicants with any outstanding Federal debt that they might have incurred in other dealings with the Federal government. For additional information, see the FCC’s Debt Collection webpage,

https://www.fcc.gov/licensing-databases/fees/debt-collection-improvement-act-implementation.



Other DNC Forms



  • DNC New Form.

    • This is the application for seeking assignment of a new DNC. [link to form].

  • DNC Waiver Form.

    • If needed, after a DNIC assignment is granted, Applicant may file a waiver request by using a DNC-WAV form [link to form].



FCC Notice Required By The Paperwork Reduction Act



We have estimated that each response to this collection of information will take a total of 2 hours (1 hour for in-house staff and 1 hour for outside counsel). Our estimate includes the time for in-house staff to read the instructions, look through existing records, gather and maintain the required data, and complete and review the form or response. If you have any comments on this burden estimate, or on how we can improve the collection and reduce the burden it causes you, please e-mail them to pra@fcc.gov or send them to the Federal Communications Commission, AMDPERM, Paperwork Reduction Project (3060-1029), Washington, DC 20554. Please DO NOT SEND COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO THIS ADDRESS.



The Applicant is not required to respond to a collection of information sponsored by the Federal government, and the government may not conduct or sponsor this collection, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number of if we fail to provide you with this notice. This collection has been assigned an OMB control number of 3060-0404. This notice is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, P.L. 104-13, October 1, 1995, 44 U.S.C. Section 3507.



For Assistance



For assistance with completing the forms, contact Office of International Affairs, Telecommunications and Analysis Division at OIA_TAD@fcc.gov or at (202) 418-1480.



FILING INSTRUCTIONS FOR DNC-AMD FORM



Item A.1. Provide file number for application that is being amended.



Item A.2. The Applicant must check the box to acknowledge that it has or will attach a narrative statement describing the changes to the application being made in this amendment. For example, state “This is an application to amend pending DNIC application [insert file number] by including a revised network diagram.”



Note:



The system brings up the Application to be amended with each answer pre-populated from the application as it was filed, except for the (1) application description, (2) Certification Statements check boxes, and (3) signature block. For example, if the Applicant is amending an DNC-NEW application, the amendment form will look like a DNC-NEW form. The Applicant should change any information that it needs to, and/or upload any new or revised attachments. To see the instructions for each potential application that can be amended, click on the links below:





  • DNIC New Form. [link to its instructions]

  • DNIC Waiver Form. [link to its instructions]



FCC Form [#] DNC-AMD – Main Form Instructions

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