TO ENSURE THAT THE RATE REGULATION
REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN THE 1992 CABLE ACT ARE CARRIED OUT, THE
COMMISSION ADOPTED SECTION 76.924 TO SPECIFY COST ACCOUNTING AND
COST ALLOCATION REQUIREMENTS. THE COST ACCOUNTING AND COST
ALLOCATION REQUIREMENTS ARE NECESSARY IN ORDER TO ASSURE THAT COSTS
THAT ARE INTENDED TO RECEIVE EXTERNAL TREATMENT ARE IN FACT
ACCORDED SUCH TREATMENT.
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.