Reconsider ICS Data Collection: GTL

FCC-proposed mandatory data collection on inmate calling services “fails to recognize that ICS providers are non-dominant competitive carriers that are not required to maintain their records in the same manner required of dominant carriers,” said Global Tel*Link in comments posted Tuesday in docket 12-375. Paperwork Reduction Act comments were due Monday (see 2110180007). GTL said FCC staff “grossly underestimated” how long it would take for ICS providers to respond, saying it would take 1,900 hours if it were to spend one hour per facility it serves. The FCC should also “re-evaluate the potential burden on ICS providers,” it said.