Congress directed the Commission to
implement a new set of universal service support mechanisms that
are explicity and sufficient to advance the universals service
principles enumerated in 47 USC Section 254 and other such
principles as the Commission believes are necessary and approriate
for the protection of the public interest, convenience and
necessity, and are consistent with the Act. Part 54 promulgates the
rules and requirements to preserve and advance universal service;
the collections are necessary to implement Sec. 254.
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.