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OMB Control No:
3060-0667
ICR Reference No:
201101-3060-014
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
200802-3060-016
Agency/Subagency:
FCC
Agency Tracking No:
MB
Title:
Section 76.630, Compatibility with Consumer Electronics Equipment; Section 76.1621, Equipment Compatibility Offer; Section 76.1622, Consumer Education of Equipment Compatibility
Type of Information Collection:
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
03/03/2011
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
01/21/2011
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
03/31/2014
36 Months From Approved
03/31/2011
Responses
266,505
266,505
266,505
Time Burden (Hours)
266,515
266,515
266,515
Cost Burden (Dollars)
5,800
5,800
5,800
Abstract:
Section 76.630 allows cable operators to request waivers of the prohibition of signal encryption. Section 76.1621 states that cable systems that use scrambling, encryption or similar techniques with special equipment shall offer to supply subscribers with special equipment that will enable the simultaneous reception of multiple signals. Section 76.1622 states that cable system operators shall provide a consumer education program on compatibility matters to subscribers in writing.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code: 47 USC 4(i) and 632 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
75 FR 69437
11/12/2010
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
76 FR 3887
01/21/2011
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Section 76.630, Compatibility with Consumer Electronics Equipment; Section 76.1621, Equipment Compatibility Offer; Section 76.1622, Consumer Education of Equipment Compatibility
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
266,505
266,505
0
0
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
266,515
266,515
0
0
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
5,800
5,800
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$4,626,714
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002?
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [PPACA, P.L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Act [Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, P.L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Agency Contact:
John Norton 202 418-7037 john.norton@fcc.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
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:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(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;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
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.
Certification Date:
01/21/2011
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