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OMB Control No:
3060-1254
ICR Reference No:
202112-3060-007
Status:
Historical Inactive
Previous ICR Reference No:
202104-3060-012
Agency/Subagency:
FCC
Agency Tracking No:
MB
Title:
Next Gen TV/ATSC 3.0 Local Simulcasting Rules; 47 CFR 73.3801 (full-power TV), 73.6029 (Class A TV), and 74.782 (low-power TV) and FCC Form 2100 (Next Gen TV License Application). Form No.: FCC Form 2
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Preapproved
Conclusion Date:
02/22/2022
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
12/13/2021
Terms of Clearance:
Pre-approval contingent upon no substantive changes to this collection after adoption of the final rule. Otherwise this collection must be re-submitted to OMB for review.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
02/28/2025
36 Months From Approved
04/30/2024
Responses
11,260
0
4,760
Time Burden (Hours)
3,752
0
3,504
Cost Burden (Dollars)
147,000
0
130,500
Abstract:
On November 5, 2021, the Commission released a Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), FCC 21-116, in GN Docket No. 16-142. In this FNPRM, the Commission proposes changes to its Next Gen TV rules designed to preserve over-the-air (OTA) television viewers’ access to multicast streams during television broadcasters’ transition to ATSC 3.0. In response to a Petition filed by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), the Commission proposes to allow Next Gen TV stations to include within their license certain of their non-primary video programming streams (multicast streams) that are aired in a different service on “host” stations during a transitional period, using the same licensing framework, and to a large extent the same regulatory regime, established for the simulcast of primary video programming streams on “host” station facilities. The FNPRM proposes to allow Next Gen TV broadcasters to license multicast streams which they air as guest signals on host stations during the mandatory local simulcasting period. The FNPRM proposes to apply the relevant local simulcasting rules to multicast streams the Next Gen TV station airs on a host. This includes compliance with the licensing rules (see 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.3801(f), 73.6029(f), and 74.782(g)); local simulcasting agreement rules (see 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.3801(e), 73.6029(e), and 74.782(f)); the on-air consumer notices rules (see 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.3801(g), 73.6029(g), and 74.782(h)); and the MVPD notice rules (see 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.3801(h), 73.6029(h), and 74.782(i)). Form 2100. The FNPRM proposes to modify the Next Gen TV license application form (FCC Form 2100) to accommodate multicast licensing and any other changes adopted in the final order to this proceeding. The FNPRM sought comment on what information the Commission should collect in this regard, including what information it could collect to provide more transparency about Next Gen TV broadcasters’ hosting arrangements. For example, based on our proposals above, we might collect the following information for each programming stream (primary and multicast) that the applicant would license on a host station: (1) each guest stream’s channel number (RF and virtual) as aired on the host (i.e., channel 10.2, 10.3 etc.); (2) resolution (i.e., HD or SD); (3) network programming affiliation (if any); and (4) whether the stream will be simulcast. If we adopt any limits on spectrum or programming aggregation, we also seek comment on what information we would require in order to implement such limits. We might also, for example, collect the following information in order to identify each partner host station used by the applicant: (1) host’s call sign and facility identification number; (2) host’s DMA; and (3) the predicted percentage of population within the noise limited service contour served by the station’s original ATSC 1.0 signal that will be served by the host, including identifying areas of service loss by providing a contour overlap map. We seek comment on whether this information would be useful to the Commission and the public as well as the burden on broadcasters if required to provide this information. We seek comment on whether additional information should be collected. To avoid administratively expensive and time-consuming changes to the form for a temporary licensing process, and expedite the availability of the revised form, we propose to collect much of this information through one or more required exhibits. Finally, we seek comment on how to make this information accessible to the public and interested parties.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
47 USC 151, 154, 157, 301, 303, 307,
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code:
47 USC 308, 309, 316, 319, 325, 403
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code:
47 USC 336, 338, 399b, 404, 534, 535
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-AK56
Proposed rulemaking
86 FR 70793
12/13/2021
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
86 FR 70793
12/13/2021
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
86 FR 70793
12/13/2021
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
2
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Next Gen TV/ATSC 3.0 Local Simulcasting Rules; 47 CFR §§ 73.3801 (full-power TV), 73.6029 (Class A TV), and 74.782 (low-power TV) and FCC Form 2100 (Next Gen TV License Application
Next Gen TV/ATSC 3.0 Local Simulcasting Rules; 47 CFR §§ 73.3801 (full-power TV), 73.6029 (Class A TV), and 74.782 (low-power TV) and FCC Form 2100 (Next Gen TV License Application)
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Request
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
11,260
4,760
0
6,500
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
3,752
3,504
0
248
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
147,000
130,500
0
16,500
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Changing Regulations
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
There are program changes to this collection and the following figures will be added to OMB’s inventory if the information collection requirements are adopted as proposed in FCC 21-116: 92 to the number of respondents, 6,500 to the annual number of responses, 248 to the annual burden hours and $16,500 to the annual cost. There are no adjustments to this collection.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$796,371
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?
No
Agency Contact:
Evan Baranoff 202 418-7142
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:
12/13/2021
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