THE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING
(NPRM) PROPOSES TO REFORM EXISTING REGULATION OF INTERNATIONAL
SETTLEMENT ARRANGEMENTS TO MAKE IT EASIER FOR U.S. CARRIERS ENGAGED
IN INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS TO NEGOTIATE LOWER ACCOUNTING
RATES. THE NPRM PROPOSES ALLOWING SIMPLE REDUCTIONS IN
INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING RATES BASED ON A NOTIFICATION
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.