Under this information collection, the
Commission will use this information to collect disclosures and
certifications adopted by the Commission that must be made by Rural
Digital Opportunity Fund auction winning bidders that are seeking
to become authorized for Rural Digital Opportunity Fun support. The
FCC Form 683 will be used by entities to become authorized to
receive Rural Digital Opportunity Fund support.
US Code:
47
USC 254 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code: 47
USC 303(r) Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as
amended
US Code: 47
USC 154 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
The Commission is reporting an
adjustment to this collection because CAF Phase II auction winning
bidders have been announced. As a result of this adjustment, the
total respondents decreased from 400 total respondents to 130
(-270), the total annual responses decreased from 800 responses to
260 (-540), and the total annual burden hours decreased from 5,600
to 1,820 (-3,780). The Commission is also reporting a program
change to this collection due to the implementation of the Rural
Digital Opportunity Fund auction. As a result of this program
change, the total respondents increased from 130 to 530 (+400), the
total annual responses increased from 260 responses to 1,060
(+800), and the total annual burden hours increased from 1,820 to
7,420 (+5,600).
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Heidi Lankau 202 418-2876
heidi.lankau@fcc.gov
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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.