The Commission requires Tier 1 LECs to
provide expanded opportunities for third-party interconnection with
their interstate special access facilities. The LECs are permitted
to establish a number of rate zones within study areas in which
expanded interconnection is operational. In the Fifth Report and
Order in CC Docket No. 96-262, the Commission allows price cap LECs
to define the scope and number of zones withing a study area. These
LECs must file and obtain approval of their pricing plans which
will be used by FCC staff to ensure that the rates are just,
reasonable and nondiscriminatory.
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.