On November 5, 2005, the Commission
released a Report and Order adopted the information collections as
proposed in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FCC 05-24). The
Commission adopted rules to apply network non-duplication and
syndicated exclusivity requirements to satellite carriers (carriage
of significantly-viewed signals.) 47 CFR 76.122, 76.123, 76.124
and 76.127 are used to protect exclusive contract rights negotiated
between broadcasters, distributors, and rights holders for the
transmission of network, syndicated, and sports programming in the
broadcasters recognized market areas. Rule changes to §§ 76.122
and 76.123 implement statutory requirements to provide new rights
for in-market stations to assert nonduplication and exclusivity
rights.
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.