THE INFORMATION IS REQUESTED IS NEEDED
SO FCC CAN DETERMINE WHETHER SPECIAL ACCESS RATES PROPOSED BY LOCAL
EXCHANGE CARRIERS ARE JUST AND REASONABLE. THE STUDY WOULD REQUIRED
CARRIERS WITH TOTAL ANNUAL REGULATED REVENUES OF $100,000,000 OR
MORE TO RECONCILE DEMAND DATA USED TO DEVELOP SPECIAL ACCESS
REVENUE REQUIREMENTS AND RATES.
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.