OMB notes that
the FCC did not take the requested steps to allow electronic filing
of the FCC 431 as stipulated in the Terms of Clearance issued when
the item was last approved in 1995. FCC's response, contained in
the Justification statement that accompanied this submission
reflects inadequate progress on making this happen. Therefore, OMB
will approve this collection for one year and fully expects the FCC
to adopt an electronic filing mechanism which hopefully include the
consolidated filings mentioned in the Justification statement.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2000
01/31/2000
01/31/1999
5,000
0
5,000
15,593
0
15,593
0
0
0
47 CFR part 64, subpart F, implements
the shared-funding program for the recovery of interstate
telecommunications relay services (TRS) costs. All common carriers
must contribute to the TRS fund and complete FCC form 431.
Providers seeking reimbursement must provide certain data. The
information will be used to administer the program.
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.