THE TERMINATION LIABILITY SCHEDULE
WOULD PERMIT OFFERORS ON CONTRACTS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF
TELELPHONE SYSTEMS TO BE FUNDED THROUGH THE FEDERAL
TELECOMMUNICATIONS FUND (TF) TO SUBMIT A SCHEDULE OF CANCELLATION
CHARGES. TERMINATION LIABILITY PROVISIONS ARE STANDARD TELEPHONE
INDUSTRY PRACTICE AND THEIR USE EQUALIZES THE INTERCONNECTS
COMPETITIVE POSITION RELATIVE TO THE TARIFF CARRIERS, THEREBY
INCREASI COMPETITION.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.