The Forecast of Investment Usage and
Actual usage of Investment Reports are needed to detect and correct
foreast errors that could lead to significant misallocation of
network plant between regulated and nonregulated activities. FCC's
purpose is to protect the regulated ratepayer from subsidizing the
nonregulated activities of rate regulated telephone companies.
Sixty incumbent local exchange carriers file the annual reports
based on study areas.
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.