THIS FORM IS USED BY THE CARRIERS TO
NOTIFY THE COMMISSION OF ISSUANCE OF SHORT TERM NOTES. THE
INFORMATION REQUESTED BY THE COMMISSION IS USED TO DETERMINE
WHETHER ISSUANCE OF SUCH NOTES IS WITHIN THE LIMIT AUTHORIZED BY
THE ACT AND IS PART OF THE ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE NEEDED TO
ASCERTAIN THAT CARRIER SECURITIES ARE ISSUED FOR LAWFUL OBJECTS
WITHIN CARRIER'S CORPORATE PURPOSES AND ARE COMPATIBLE AND
CONSISTENT WITH THE PUBLIC INTEREST.
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.