The rules adopted in this proceeding
implement section 706 of the Communications Act of 1934, as
amended, to promote deployment of advanced services without
significantly degrading the performance of other services. The
rules codify spectrum compatibility and management rules
prohibiting a LEC from denying a carrier's request to deploy
technology that is presumed acceptable for deployment. All the
requirements will be used by the Commission and CLECs to facilitate
the deployment of advanced data services and to implement section
706 of the Act.
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.