ARMIS IS NEEDED TO ADMINISTER OUR
ACCOUNTING, JURISDICTIONAL SEPARATIONS, ACCESS CHARGES, AND JOINT
COST RULES AND RULES TO ANALYZE REVENUE REQUIREMENTS AND RATE OF
RETURN, SERVICE QUALITY, AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT. IT
COLLECTS FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL DATA FROM ALL TIER 1, CLASS A,
LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIERS WITH ANNUAL REVENUES OVER $100 MILLION AND
CARRIERS WHO ELECT INCENTIVE REGULATION.
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.