The proposed requirements implement
section 706 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, to
promote deployment of advanced services without significantly
degrading the performance of other services. In CC Docket No.
98-147, the Commission solicits comment on whether requesting
carriers should receive demographic and other information from
ILECs to determine whether they wish to collocate at particular
remote terminals. In CC Docket No. 96-98 comment is sought on
whether ILECs should provide certain notifications to competing
carriers.
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.