The Commission
should consider combining the Form M and ARMIS and eliminating this
collection in its entirety.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1999
08/31/1999
09/30/1996
3
0
3
3,360
0
3,360
0
0
0
FCC form M is the annual report of
financial and operating information from all subject telephone
companies having annual operating revenues in excess of $100
million. It is needed to provide the Commission with the data
required to fulfill its regulatory responsibilities.
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.