This information is used by the
Commission staff to deterine on a case-by-case basis whether
particular exclusive contracts for cable television programming
comply with the statutory public interest standard of Section 19 of
the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of
1992 and Section 628 of the Communications Act, as amended. Section
301(g) of the 1996 Act amends the restrictions in Section 628 to
include common carriers and their affiliates that 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.