This submission is being made for a
non-substantive change request to an existing information
collection pursuant to 44 U.S.C. § 3507. This submission seeks to
update (i) FCC Form 499-A; (ii) the accompanying instructions to
FCC Form 499-A; (iii) FCC Form 499-Q; and (iv) the accompanying
instructions to FCC Form 499-Q. The Federal Communications
Commission (Commission) requires telecommunications carriers and
other providers of telecommunications to contribute to the
universal service fund and other funds. Contribution revenue data,
as well as other information, are reported by carriers on FCC Forms
499-A (annual) and 499-Q (quarterly). Accompanying these forms are
instructions on how to report revenue.
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USC 159 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
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USC 151 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
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USC 155 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
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USC 157 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
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USC 201 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
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USC 205 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
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USC 214 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
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USC 225 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
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USC 254 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
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USC 303(r) Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as
amended
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USC 616 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
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USC 154(j) Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as
amended
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USC 154(i) Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as
amended
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USC 620 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.