Disruptions to Communications; Improving 911 Reliability

In this document, the Commission announces that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved information collections for the requirement that covered 911 service providers notify the Commission no later 60 days after they completely cease operations. This information collection requirement was adopted in the 2022 Second Report and Order, to assist the Commission in conserving resources, in that the Commission will not need to expend time investigating why a provider has failed to file its annual 911 reliability certification in a timely manner, when the reason is simply because the provider is no longer a provider. These rule changes resulted in modified information collection requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that required OMB approval. The Commission also announces that compliance with the rules is now required. This document is consistent with the 2022 Second Report and Order, which states the Commission will publish a document in the Federal Register announcing a compliance date for the rule section and revise the rule accordingly.