The Commission is requesting ABC, CBS,
and NBC television networks to submit information regarding the
experiences of their owned and operated stations in the preemption
of children's television educational and informational programming
due to the broadcast of live network sports events. The Commission
will use the information to prepare a report on the effect of
preemption. These reports will provide the Commission with a more
complete and accurate analysis of the effect of
preemption.
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.