The FCC's Report and Order, FCC 97-279, adopted rules and implementation schedules for the closed captioning of video programming, pursuant to Section 301 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, which added Section 713, Video Programming Accessibility to the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. The requirements set forth in Section 713 are intended to ensure that video programming is accessible to individuals with hearing disabilities through close captioning, regardless of th delivery mechanism used to reach consumers.
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.