The Commission adopted rules and regulations to implement parts of Sections 251 and 252 that affect local competition. Incumbent local exchange carriers (LECs) are required to offer interconnection, unbundled network elements, transport and termination, and wholesale rates for certain services to new entrants. Incumbent LECs must price such services at rates that are cost-based and just and reasonable and provide access to right-of-way as well as establish reciprocal compensation arrangements for the transport and termination of telecommunications traffic.
US Code:
47 USC 601
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
A change in burden is requested to more accurately reflect the current estimates. The Commission reviewed each and every requirement in item 12 (items a through s) and recalculated estimates that were incorrectly reported in the previous submission. With this submission the Commission corrected those errors and are now reporing more accurate estimates.
$1,094,500
No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Geneva Butler 202 418-1559
No
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.
0710_ss_012307.doc
Policy and Rules Concerning the Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996- CC Docket No. 96-98