THE FCC HAS ISSUED A NOTICE OF INQUIRY
TO EVALUATE VARIOUS MEANS OF PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO
SUPPORT TELEPHONE SERVICE IN AREAS WITH HIGH COSTS OF SERVICE. THE
COLLECTED DATA WILL BE USED TO ESTIMA THE FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF
IMPLEMENTING VARIOUS ALTERNATIVES. THE RESPONDENTS CONSIST OF
APPROXIMATELY 1,439 TELEPHONE CARRIERS.
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.