Section 54.703 requires all
telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications
services, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer
services to others for a fee, and pay telephone providers to
contribute to universal service support mechanisms. Contributors
must file the universal service worksheet semiannuallly. The
information is used to calculate contributions to universal support
mechanisms. The form has been revised so that carriers can report
revenues from inside wiring maintenance on line (50) with other
non-telecommunications revenues, instead of line 34.
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.