The FCC shall include filing fees as an annual cost of complying with the requirements of this information collection. These were calculated using $565 per filing times 4797 annual filings. Additionally, the FCC should take positive steps to allow filers to use electronic media for filing. There are no legal barriers that would preclude use of electronic filing (either direct or using media) for this collection. The FCC should also consider elimination of the microfiche filing requirements when this collection is submitted to OMB for review in 1997.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/1997
07/31/1997
07/31/1997
4,797
0
4,797
972,423
0
972,423
2,710,000
0
0
Part 61 is designed to ensure that all tariffs filed by common carrriers are formally sound, well organized, and provide the Commission and the public with sufficient information to determine justness and reasonableness as required by the Act of the rates, terms, and conditions in those tariffs.
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.