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.