The Commission will use the
information collected to determine whether applicants are eligible
to participate in the Mobility Fund Phase I auction. On November
18, 2011, the Commission adopted and released FCC 11-161, which
adopted rules to govern the Connect America fund Mobility Fund. In
adopting the rules, the Commission provided for one-time support to
immediately accelerate deployment of networks for mobile broadband
services in unserved areas. Mobility Fund Phase I support will be
awarded through a nationwide reverse auction. The information
collection process for the Mobility Fund Phase I auction is similar
to that used in spectrum license actions. This approach provides an
appropriate screen to ensure serious participation without being
unduly burdensome.
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USC 254 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code: 47
USC 303(r) Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as
amended
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USC 154 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
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.