On March 14, 1997, the Commission
released a Report and Order, FCC 97-86, which permits the
establishment of uniform rates across multiple franchise areas on a
case-by-case basis upon the Commission's finding that the
operator's submission of uniform rate proposal and supporting
jurisdiction demonstrates that the proposed rate structure will be
reasonable, taking into account all critical factors relevant to
its implementation.
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.