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DOC/NTIA RIN: 0660-AA17 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: ●Rulemaking To Waive the Household Eligibility and Application Process of the Coupon Program for Individuals Residing in Nursing Homes 
Abstract: In this document, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) proposes certain changes affecting section 301.3 of its Digital-To-Analog Converter Box Coupon Program rules. 47 CFR section 301.3. Specifically, NTIA proposes to waive the "eligible household" and application requirements in section 301.3(a), and section 301.3(e), for individuals residing in nursing homes or other senior care facilities, subject to alternative application requirements specified herein. NTIA also proposes to amend section 301.3(a)(2) to permit an otherwise eligible household that utilizes a post office box for mail receipt to apply for and receive coupons subject to providing satisfactory proof of physical residence as specified herein. 
Agency: Department of Commerce(DOC)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 301   
Legal Authority: PL 109-171   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  04/24/2008  73 FR 22120   
NPRM Comment Period End  06/09/2008    
Final Rule  09/19/2008  73 FR 54325   
Final Action Effective  10/20/2008  73 FR 54325   
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes 
Agency Contact:
Milton Brown
Department of Commerce
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
HCHB Room 4713, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20230
Phone:202 482-1853
Email: mbrown@ntia.doc.gov