The FCC should
provide clearer instructions to carriers, in the area of "speed of
broadband service", and provide information on the form that
includes discussion of ranges and/or estimates for this area of the
information collection. The FCC should also develop an abbreviated
reporting format for small carriers (including a definition of
"small carriers"), with the form tailored to the questions that
pertain tothose carriers; and/or work with industry to develop
instructions for small carrier compliance.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2007
08/31/2007
01/31/2007
966
0
858
48,207
0
45,278
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 informaton
is used by Commission staff to advise the Commission about the
efficacy of Commission rules and policies adopted to implement the
Telecommunications Act of 1996.
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.