The Commission has released a Report
and Order, CS Docket No. 96-85, FCC 99-57, establishing final rules
in its proceeding, In the Matter of Implementation of Cable Act
Reform Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. This
collection accounts for various information collection requirements
found in initial rules and final rules in this proceeding that are
not already accounted for under existing OMB control numbers for
which the Commission has OMB clearance.
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.