OMB remains concerned that this process may be too complicated and overly burdensome for applicants. OMB recognizes that the FCC may be revisiting the administration of the USF program, including the Health Care Providers USF program shortly. Should major program changes occur, OMB recommends that the FCC revisit these procedures. Finally, the FCC has permission to delete the expiration date provided a date of issue is used.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2001
07/31/2001
08/31/1998
52,000
0
52,000
121,500
0
123,000
0
0
0
The Commission adopted rules providing support for all telecommunications services, limited distance charges, and Internet access for all eligible health care providers. Health care providers who want to participate in the universal service program must file the following forms: FCC 465 to request eligible services; form 466 to certify that the most cost-effective method of providing the services has been requested; form 467 to confirm the receipt of the requested services; and FCC 468 to ensure that the proper amount of universal service support has been calculated.
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.
Universal Service, Health Care Providers Universal Service Program