The Commission has released a Report and Order, CS Docket No. 96-85, FCC 99-57, establishing final rules in its proceeding, In the Matter of Implementation of Cable Act Reform Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. This collection accounts for various information collection requirements found in initial rules and final rules in this proceeding that are not already accounted for under existing OMB control numbers for which the Commission has OMB clearance.
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.