Policy and Rules Concerning the Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 -- CC Docket No. 96-98, First Report and Order
ICR 199612-3060-018 · OMB 3060-0710 · Historical Active
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Policy and Rules Concerning the Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 -- CC Docket No. 96-98, First Report and Order
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
This approval extends a previously approved emergency collection that covers the FCC's Local Competition Provisions Rulemaking. While parts of this First Report and Order (CC Docket 96-98) have been stayed by Court Order, the FCC has permission to collect this information when the Report and Order's provisions are allowed to go into effect. All of the allowances contained in OMB's Notice of Approval dated 07 January 1997 still apply. This submission is unchanged from that version.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/29/2000
02/29/2000
02/28/1997
1,070,250
0
12,250
1,574,820
0
1,575,220
937,000
0
937,000
In the attached item, the Commission adopts rules and regulations to implement parts of section 251 and 252 that effect local competition. Specifically, the order requires incumbent local exchange carriers ("LECs") to offer interconnection, unbundled network elements, transport and termination, and wholesale rates for retail services to new entrants; that incumbent LECs price such services at rates that are cost-based and just and reasonable; and that they provide access to rights-of-way, as well as establish reciprocal compensation arrangements for the transport and termination of telecommunications traffic.
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.
Policy and Rules Concerning the Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 -- CC Docket No. 96-98, First Report and Order