The Commission adopted the Third
Report and Order to encourage the deployment of the best location
technology for each area being served , promotes competition in
E911 location technology, and speed implementation of E911. This
requirement is applicable to wireless carriers to permit the use of
handset-based solutions, or hybrid solutions that require changes
both to handsets and wireless networks in providing caller location
information as part of Enhanced 911 services. The reporting
requirement is described in 47 CFR 20.18(l).
The Commission is reporting
adjustments to this information collection since the last
submission to OMB. The total respondents decreased from 967 to 594
(-373); the total annual responses decreased from 967 to 594
(-373); the total annual burden hours decreased from 967 to 594
(-373). These adjustments are based on the most current available
data from the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service and
the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. No program changes are being
reported.
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.