On May 23, 2001, the Commission
adopted rules for determining high-cost universal service support
for rural telephone companies for the next five years based upon
proposals made by the Rural Task Force. The commission also
addressed certain proposalsmade by the Multi-Association Group for
reforming universal sservices applicable to rural carriers. FCC
Form 525 will be used to gather some of the information needed in a
standardized format to help eliminate duplication of information
collected. The information will be used to determine whether and to
what extent rural telecommunications carriers providing
the...
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.