The Federal Communications Commission
(Commission) is seeking to obtain approval from the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of a currently
approved collection. On November 18, 2011, the Commission released
a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC
11-161, which adopted rules to govern the Connect America Fund
Mobility Fund. In adopting the rules, the Commission provided for
one-time support to immediately accelerate deployment of networks
for mobile broadband services in unreserved areas.The Commission
will use the information collected from winning bidders to evaluate
eligibility for Mobility Fund Phase I support.
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
US Code: 47
USC 254 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
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.