FCC Form 325 solicits basic
operational information from all U.S. systems, including: the
operator's name and address, system-wide capacity and frequency
information, channel usage, and the number of subscribers. In an
Order on Reconsideration, FCC-00-164, CS Docket No. 98-61, the FCC
further streamlined the processing of Form 325, greatly reducing
the administative burden on the cable industry and the Commission.
The proceeding also significantly reduced the number of cable
systems required to file the form.
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.