47 USC Section 214(e)(6) states that a
telecommunications carrier that is not subject to the jurisdiction
of a state may request that the Commission determine whether it is
eligible. The Commission must evaluate whether such
telecommunications carriers meet the eligibility criteria set forth
in the Act. In this Order, the Commission concludes that petitions
for designation filed under section 214(e)(6) relating to "near
reservation" areas will not be considered as petitions relating to
tribal lands and as a result, petitioners seeking ETC designation
in such areas must follow the procedures out-lined...
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.