This collection
is not approved, with comments filed, see attached memorandum.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2004
04/30/2004
01/31/2004
510
0
510
29,924
0
0
0
0
0
FCC Form 477 seeks to gather
information on the development of local competition and deployment
of broadband service also known as advanced telecommunications
services. The data are necessary to evaluate the status of
developing competition in local exchange telecommunications markets
and to evaluate the status of broadband deployment. The information
is used by Commission staff to advise the Commission about the
efficacy of Commission rules and policies adopted to implemented
the Telecommunications Act of 1996. The Second Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking asks whether the Form 477 needs to be
modified...
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.