Section 254(g) of the 1934
Communications Act, as amended, and our rules extend rate
integration to all U.S. territories and possessions. We will
require certain carriers to submit no later than February 1, 1997,
preliminary plans to achieve rate integration by August 1, 1997,
and final plans no later than June 1, 1997. These plans will permit
the Commission to review progress toward achieving rate
integration.
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.