OMB approves
this collection with the understanding that the entire SHVA issue
is the subject of intense Congressional and industry action, as
well as an ongoing FCC rulemaking. Although the information
collections proposed in this item are broad and general, OMB
believes that once the final rulemaking regarding how the so-called
B contour is measured will not be considered a collection of
information under the Paperwork Reduction Act. In the interim, this
collection is approved -- but OMB expects the FCC to revise it
after finalizing the rulemaking and interpreting the effects of any
Congressional action. If the final rule only establishes mechanisms
for determining the contour which do not meet the PRA definition of
a collection of information, and the FCC imposes no additional
collection, third party notifications, or records retention
requirements on parties than this collection should be
eliminated.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2002
02/28/2002
1,000,000
0
0
2,000,000
0
0
500,000
0
0
The Commission has released a notice
of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the matter of satellite delivery
of network signals to unserved households for purposes of the
Satellite Home Viewer Act and definition and measurement of signals
of Grade B intensity ("SHVA NPRM"). In the SHVA NPRM, the
Commission addresses its methods for determining whether a consumer
is receiving an adquate television network signal under the 1988
Satellite Home Viewer Act.
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.