The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden
(a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) ways to further reduce the information collection burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees
The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid OMB control number.
Persons wishing to comment on this information collection should submit their PRA comments January 18, 2011. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible.
Submit all PRA comments to Nicholas A. Fraser, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), via fax at 202–395–5167, or via the Internet at
To view a copy of this information collection request (ICR) submitted to OMB: (1) Go to the Web page
For additional information, send an e-mail to
On October 5, 2010 the Commission sought emergency processing from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) of this new information collection. The Commission received OMB approval on October 21, 2010. Emergency OMB approvals are only granted for six months. In order to keep the OMB approval from lapsing, the Commission is now conducting the regular PRA processes to obtain the full three year clearance from them. The Commission will submit this extension to the OMB after this 60 day comment period.
On September 28, 2010, consistent with the vision outlined in the National Broadband Plan (NBP), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a
As part of the
Specifically, to be considered for EDU 2011 Pilot Program funding, E-rate eligible applicants must have implemented or already be in the process of implementing a program to provide off-premises connectivity to students or library patrons through the use of portable wireless devices.
The application must contain the following information:
(1) A description of the current or planned program, how long it has been in operation, and a description of any improvements or other changes that would be made if E-rate funding were received for funding year 2011;
(2) Identification of the costs associated with implementing the program including, for example, costs for equipment such as e-readers or laptops, access and connection charges, teacher training, librarian training, or student/parent training;
(3) Relevant technology plans;
(4) A description of how the program complies with the Children's Internet Protection Program Act (CIPPA) and adequately protects against waste, fraud, and abuse;
(5) A copy of internal policies and enforcement procedures governing
(6) For schools, a description of the program's curriculum objectives, the grade levels included, and the number of students and teachers involved in the program; and
(7) For schools, any data collected on program outcomes.