The Commission permits price cap LECs
to introduce new services on a streamlined basis, without prior
approval. The Commission modified the rules to eliminate the public
interest showing required by 69.4(g) and to eliminate the new
services test (except in the case of loop-based new services)
required under sections 61.49(f) and (g). The information is needed
by the Commission to carry out its mandate.
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.