In 1997 the Commission adopted rules
providing support for the Universal Service Schools and Libraries
Support Mechanism (E-rate Program). FCC Forms 470 and 471 are
required to determine eligibility by schools and libraries for
discounts under the program, so that they can purchase
telecommunications services, Internet access, internal connections,
and maintenance services.
The FCC has made various
changes to Forms 470 and 471, including removing outdated questions
on Form 471 originally intended to determine service impacts; both
types of Priority One services are now consolidated into one field
on Form 470, and applicants are no longer required to break out
services they are seeking as telecommunications services or
Internet access; data collections related to broadband services
ordered by schools and libraries are limited to applicants
requesting broadband and other connectivity services and tied to
individual funding; and applicants can now indicate whether they
are a federal entity on Form 47 The burden has increased because
more applicants are applying for E-rate program funding.
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Cheryl Callahan 202
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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.