Pursuant to the Communications Act of
1934, as amended, the Commission is requesting review and approval
of one information collection. The information collection request
requires the Bell Operating Companies (BOCs), including their
independent incumbent local exchange carrier affiliates, to report
special access performance metrics on a quarterly basis.
US Code:
47 USC 154(i) - 154(j) Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934,
as amended
US Code: 47
USC 220(a) Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as
amended
US Code:
47 USC 201 - 204 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as
amended
US Code: 47
USC 214 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code: 47
USC 251 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code: 47
USC 252 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code: 47
USC 271 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code: 47
USC 272 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code: 47
USC 303(r) Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as
amended
US Code: 47
USC 151 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code: 47
USC 152 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.