Section 302 of the Telecommunications
Act of 1996, provides for specific entry options for entities
wishing to enter the video programming marketpalce, one option
being to provide cable service over an "Open Video System" (OVS).
On April 15, 1997, the Commission released the Fourth Report and
Order, FCC 97-130, which clarified various OVS rules and modified
certain filing procedures.
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.