Certification of Digital-to-Analog Converter Box (Manufacturers)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
PIA - NTIA Coupon Program (5-22-06).doc Supplementary Document	2006-07-26
RIN0660.AA16.CoupProg.pdf Proposed Rule Document	2006-07-26
coupon prgm PRA supporting statement mfc.doc Supporting Statement A	2006-07-26

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
44307	Certification of Digital-to-Analog Converter Box (Manufacturers)	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0660-0019	ICR Reference No: 200607-0660-002
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NTIA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Certification of Digital-to-Analog Converter Box (Manufacturers)
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule	Conclusion Date: 09/21/2006
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/26/2006
Terms of Clearance: The collection is not approved at this time. NTIA should resubmit the collection, with changes as necessary, after the associated rule is final.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: NTIA is proposing to implement a program to provide $40 coupons to consumers for use towards the purchase of digital-to-analog converter boxes. The converter boxes are necessary for consumers who wish to receive broadcast programming over-the-air using analog-only televisions after the date that full-power stations are required to cease analog broadcasting. This information collection requires manufacturers to certify that their converter boxes meet the standards specified in the regulations.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 109 - 170 3005 Name of Law: Deficit Reduction Act of 2005
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 109 - 170 3005 Name of Law: Deficit Reduction Act of 2005

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
0660-AA16	Proposed rulemaking	71 FR 142	07/25/2006

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Certification of Digital-to-Analog Converter Box (Manufacturers)

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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: This is a new Congressionally-mandated collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $990,000,000

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 [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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: 07/26/2006

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