Section 4.1 - Scope, basis, and purpose(a) In this part, the Federal Communications Commission is setting forth requirements pertinent to the reporting of disruptions to communications and to the reliability and security of communications infrastructures.(b) The definitions, criteria, and reporting requirements set forth in Sections 4.2 through 4.13 of this part are applicable to the communications providers defined in Section 4.3 of this part.(c) The definitions, criteria, and reporting requirements set forth in Section 4.15 of this part are applicable to submarine cable providers who have been licensed pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 34 - 39 .81 FR 52362, Aug. 8, 2016 81 FR 52362, 8/8/2016; 85 FR 15740, 4/20/2020 At 81 FR 52362, Aug. 8, 2016, § 4.1 was revised. This section contains information collection and recordkeeping requirements and will not become effective until approval has been given by the Office of Management and Budget.