EQUIPMENT INSTALLED UNDER A FIELD
TRIAL AGREEMENT PROVIDE THE MEANS AND CONDITIONS NECESSA FOR
MONITORING THE OPERATION AND PERFORMANCE OF NEW OR MODIFIED
EQUIPMENT IN AN ACTUAL FIELD ENVIRONMENT. THE INFORMATION COLLECTED
FROM FIELD TRIALS IS USED TO ASSIST REA'S TECHNICAL STAFF IN
DETERMINI THE QUIPMENT'S SUITABILITY FOR USE ON REA-FINANCED
TELEPHONE BORROWER SYSTEM.
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.