In the Third Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration in CC Docket No. 99-200, the Commission continues efforts to maximize the efficiency with which numbering resources in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) are utilized. In order for price cap LECs to qualify for exogenous adjustment to access charges established under the federal cost recovery mechanism, they must demonstrate that pooling results in a net cost increase rather than a cost reduction. Applications to state commission from carriers must demonstrate that certain requirements are met before states.....
The previous information collection requirements associated with the "Reporting Requirements for Federal Cost Recovery" have expired. Because the extraordinary federal recovery mechanism was intended to recover only the initial implementation costs of thousands block number pooling, we concluded that recovery should be spread over a two-year period. This was appropriate given the two-year national rollout period that the Commission proposed. After that implementation period, thousands-block number pooling became a normal network function and recovery of ongoing costs is through existing means.
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.
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State, Local, or Tribal Governent - Numbering Resource Optimization - Phase 3