In the Tenth Report and Order, the
Commission adopted proposals that carriers servicing study areas
with fewer than 100,000 access lines that already have certified
their rural status need not re-certify for purposes of receiving
support beginning January 1, 200, and need only file thereafter if
their status changes. Further, carriers serving more that 100,00
access lines need to file rural certifications for their year 2001
status and thereafter only if their status has changed.
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.