Since this is a
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, OMB will approve this collection
although the justification in the NPRM is lacking. This is an
ambigous and poorly defined collection. The FCC is strongly
encouraged to clarify what filing exactly is being collected.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1999
09/30/1999
400
0
0
20,000
0
0
0
0
0
The attached item addresses provisions
in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 that are intended to foster
developments of competition in the provision of local telephone
service. Local exchange companies must submit, on a one-time basis,
cost accounting studies to identify the direct cost of central
office coin services.
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.