This information is used by Commission
staff to resolve disputes alleging unfair methods of competition
and deceptive practices where the purpose or effect of which is to
hinder significantly or to prevent any multichannel video
programming distributor from providing satellite cable programming
or satellite broadcast programming to subscribers or consumers.
Section 301(j) of the 1996 Act amends the restrictions in section
628 to include common carriers and their affiliates the provide
video programming.
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.