SECTION 76.982 PROVIDES THAT FRANCHISE
AUTHORITIES WHO WERE REGULATING BASIC CABLE RATES PURSUANT TO A
RATE AGREEMENT EXECUTED BEFORE JULY 1, 1990, MAY CONTINUE TO
REGULATE RATES DURING THE REMAINDER OF THE AGREEMENT AFTER
NOTIFICATION TO THE FCC THAT IT INTENDS TO DO SO. THIS NOTIFICATION
WILL GIVE FCC INFORMATION NEEDED TO ASSESS IMPACT OF NEW REGULATORY
SCHEME.
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.