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OMB Control No:
3060-0667
ICR Reference No:
201910-3060-019
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201612-3060-010
Agency/Subagency:
FCC
Agency Tracking No:
MB
Title:
Section 76.630(a), Compatibility with Consumer Electronics Equipment
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
12/16/2019
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
10/25/2019
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
12/31/2022
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2020
Responses
50,001
0
66,501
Time Burden (Hours)
853
0
17,353
Cost Burden (Dollars)
1,550
0
1,355
Abstract:
On November 16, 2018, in Electronic Delivery of Multichannel Video Programming Distributor (MVPD) Communications; Modernization of Media Regulation Initiative, the Federal Communications Commission deleted 47 CFR Sections 76.1621 and 76.1622 in FCC 18-166 published at 83 FR 66149 (December 26, 2018). The information collection burdens associated with those Sections, previously included in this collection have been deleted. Section 76.630 allows cable operators to request waivers of the prohibition of signal encryption.
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:
3060-AK70
Final or interim final rulemaking
83 FR 66149
12/26/2018
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
84 FR 43129
08/20/2019
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
84 FR 57423
10/25/2019
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(a), Compatibility with Consumer Electronics Equipment
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
50,001
66,501
0
-16,500
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
853
17,353
0
-16,500
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
1,550
1,355
0
0
195
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:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Changing Regulations
Short Statement:
On November 16, 2018, in Electronic Delivery of MVPD Communications; Modernization of Media Regulation Initiative, the Federal Communications Commission deleted 47 CFR Sections 76.1621 and 76.1622. 83 FR 66149 (December 26, 2018). The information collection burdens associated with those Sections, previously included in this supporting statement, have been deleted. Therefore, there are program changes/decreases to this collection as follows: a decrease to the number of responses of 16,500 and to the annual burden hours of 16,500. There are adjustments/increases of 195 to the annual cost which are due to the Commission’s increase in its filing fee schedule.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$382
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
No
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Katie Costello 202 418-2233 katie.costello@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:
10/25/2019
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