On October 27, 2000, the Commission
adopted rules to implement the network non-duplication, syndicated
exclusivity, and sports blackout provisions of the Satellite Home
Viewer Improvement act of 1999. The various notification and
disclosure requirements accounted for in this collection are
intended to protect exclusive contract rights negotiated between
broadcasters, distributors, and rights holders for transmission of
network, syndicated, and sports programming in the broadcaster's
recognized market area.
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.