The requirements implement the
statutory obligations of section 222 of the Telecommunications Act
of 1996. Among other things, carriers are permitted to use,
disclose, or permit access to CPNI without customers approval,
under certain conditions. Many uses of CPNI require either opt-in
or opt-out customer approval, depending upon the entity using the
CPNI and the purpose for which it is used.
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.