THE NPRM SEEKS COMMENT ON REGULATORY
PROPOSALS AFFECTING RATE OF RETUR REGULATED LEC'S. THE NPRM
PROPOSES A CONTINUUM OF OPTIONS TO BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE OVER
1,300 CARRIERS NOT REQUIRED TO BE REGULATED UNDE PRICE CAPS. THE
NPRM WOULD REQUIRE LEC'S THAT ELECT THE PROPOSED INCENTIVE PLAN TO
FILE QUARTERLY SERVICE QUALITY REPORTS AND ANNUAL
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.