OMB recommends
that FCC include OMB control numbers and the PRA Burden statement
on all Public Notices related to this collection to ensure that
there is no confusion about its PRA status.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/1999
10/31/1999
05/31/2001
440
0
268
21,070
0
7,554
518,000
0
96,000
The telecommunications traffic data
report is an annual reporting requirement imposed on common
carriers engaged in the provision of overseas telecommunications
services. The reported data is useful for international planning,
facility authorization, monitoring emerging developments in
communications services, analyzing market structures, tracking the
balance of payments in international communications services, and
market analysis purposes. The reported data enables the Commission
to fulfill its regulatory responsibilities.
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.