47 CFR Section 76.911(a) states that a cable operator, or other interested party, may challenge a franchise authority's certification by filing with the Commission a petition for reconsideration. The petition may allege either of the following: that the cable operator is not subject to rate regulation because effective competition exists or that the franchising authority does not meet the certification standards set forth in 47 U.S.C. 543(a)(3). Section 76.911(b)(2) states a petitioner filing pursuant to 47 CFR 76.911(a)(2) may request a stay of rate regulation.
The Commission reevaluated its calculation of the total annual burden hours for this collection and as a result there is an adjustment to the annual burden hours. There are no program changes to this information collection.
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.