This survey (One-time collection)
which will be mailed to several cable system opertors, will provide
needed information in the pending Commission proceeding entitled
"Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals". CS Docket No.
98-120. The data collected will be used by the Commission to build
a record and to determine how to proceed on the mandatory carriage
issues in this pending rulemaking. The data gleaned from the survey
will be incorporated into the next Report and Order in this
docket.
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.