OMB and the FCC
concur that the Posting of Requests for Services (Section
54.504(b)(1)) is not covered under this collection. OMB approves
all of the remaining items in this collection. The FCC shall work
to address the comments and concerns of the National Association of
Independent Schools regarding certification of non-public school
technology plans as required by Section 54.504(b)(2)(7) and
seriously investigate the option of using the peer review process
mentioned in NAIS letter of 9/18/97. The FCC should promulgate
guidance that addresses and clarifies the process of approving
technology plans and the implications on funding to ensure that the
process is fair and open. The NAIS option of current plan review
and service application processing should also be reviewed. OMB
understands that Section 54.504(b)(1) will be covered under a
separate collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2000
09/30/2000
09/30/1997
6,200,346
0
6,200,346
1,784,220
0
1,784,220
0
0
0
Congress directed the Commission to
implement a new set of universal service support mechanisms that
are explicit and sufficient to advance the universal service
principles enumerated in section 254 of the Telecommunications Act
of 1996 (Act) and such other principles as the Commission believes
are necessary and appropriate for the protection of the public
interest, convenience, and necessity and are consistent with the
Act. In the R&O, the Commission promulgates the rules and
requirements to preserve and advance universal service. The
collections are necessary to implement section 254.
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.