The Report and Order imposes labeling
requirements on digital television (DTV) receivers and other
consumer electronics receiving devices. The requirements are
designed to ensure that consumers understand the capability of
digital television equipment to operate with cable television
systems. The Report and Order also requires the cable and consumer
electronics industries to report at intervals to the Commission on
progress in implementing earlier agreements on technical standards
for direct connection of digital television receivers to digital
cable systems and on providing tuning and programs
scheduling....
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.