This survey (one-time collection),
which will be mailed to several cable system operators, 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 this 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.