The attached public notice announces
procedures for common carriers requiring authorization under
section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47
U.S.C. para 214, to acquire domestic interstate transmission lines
through an acquisition of corporate control. Under section 214,
carriers must obtain Federal Communications Commission approval
before constructing, acquiring or operating an interstate
transmission line.
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.