The study is
approved as a voluntary collection of information. Although
recipients indicate their willingness to participate, th ere could
be circumstances where inadequate information is provid ed.
Although the Commission has the authority to compel the produ ction
of the required information, we request that Commission sta ff
alert OMB if this step is necessary.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2002
12/31/2002
225
0
0
33,750
0
0
38,000
0
0
The proposed study, precipitated by
President Clinton, is directed toward determining whether and how
entertainment industry members (motion picture, recording,
video/PC/ coin-operated game industries) market violent material to
children. The FTC plans to obtain related information through
interviews and document requests of industry members. In addition,
the FTC plans to conduct consumer research, which will be addressed
at a later time.
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.