In the attached item, the Commission
adopts rules and regulations to implement parts of section 251 and
252 that effect local competition. Specifically, the order requires
incumbent local exchange carriers ("LECs") to offer
interconnection, unbundled network elements, transport and
termination, and wholesale rates for retail services to new
entrants; that incumbent LECs price such services at rates that are
cost-based and just and reasonable; and that they provide access to
rights-of-way, as well as establish reciprocal compensation
arrangements for the transport and termination of
telecommunications traffic.
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.