The FCC (“Commission”) requires
providers of interconnected voice over Internet protocol (VoIP)
services to obtain information regarding their end users' location
as a condition of providing service. Interconnected VoIP providers
must provide that information to entities that maintain databases
used to ensure that the caller's location and a call back number
are provided to requesting public safety answering points when a
911 call is placed. The Commission also requires interconnected
VoIP providers to ensure that end users understand any limitations
of their service and obtain from the end user evidence of such
understanding.
The Commission is reporting
adjustments to this collection from the last submission to OMB. The
total annual responses, total annual burden hours and total annual
cost increased as result of an increase in VoIP subscribership. The
use of VoIP technology has grown rapidly and it increasingly is
used to provide voice telephone service.
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.