Per communication with FCC personnel, initial burden estimates were based upon overestimates of the universe that would be affected by this collection. Burden estimates which orginally included a universe of 116,494 carriers and 83,506 state and local government entities have been considerbly reduced to only those carriers_that do no currently provide 911 service. The frequency of reporting was also reduced from quarterly to two reports.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2002
07/31/2002
10/31/2003
800
0
10,000,000
3,100
0
10,982,470
0
0
0
Fifth Report and Order, First Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order on Reconsideration adopting final rules for the transition to 911 emergency dialing.
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.