The Commission modified the exemption
of public mobile service phones from the requirements of the
Hearing Aid Compatibility Act of 1988. The Report and Order in WT
Docket No. 01-309, FCC 03-168, requires digital wireless phone
manufacturers and service providers to make available a certain
number of digital wireless phones that meet specific performance
levels set forth in an established technical standard. The phones
must be made available according to an implementation schedule
specified in the Order. To monitor the progress of digital phone
manufacturers and service providers must submit...
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.