In CC Docket No. 96-187, the
Commission adopted measures to streamline tariff filing
requirements for local exchange carriers (LECs) of the
Telecommunications Act of 1996. In order to achieve a streamlined
and deregulatory environment for local exchange carrier tariff
filings, local exchange carriers are required to file tariffs
electronically. Other carriers are permitted to file their tariffs
electronically.
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.