Converter Box Coupon Program-Consumer and Retailer Pilot Test Surveys

ICR 200801-0660-001

OMB: 0660-0025

Federal Form Document

Forms and Documents
ICR Details
0660-0025 200801-0660-001
Historical Active
DOC/NTIA
Converter Box Coupon Program-Consumer and Retailer Pilot Test Surveys
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)   No
Emergency 01/25/2008
Approved without change 01/31/2008
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA) 01/11/2008
  Inventory as of this Action Requested Previously Approved
04/30/2008 6 Months From Approved
1,100 0 0
275 0 0
0 0 0

Congress directed the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to create and implement a program to provide coupons for consumers to purchase digital-to-analog converter boxes. (See Title III of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, Pub. L. No. 109-171, 120 Stat. 4, 21 (Feb. 8, 2006)). These converter boxes are necessary for consumers who wish to continue receiving broadcast programming over the air using analog-only television sets after February 17, 2009 - - the date that television stations are required by law to cease analog broadcasting.
NTIA is proposing a pilot test for the converter box coupon program whereby volunteers (consumers) will test all aspects of the coupon program. The pilot test is necessary to identify any flaws in the system prior to a nationwide launch. At the end of the pilot program, volunteers will be asked to complete a survey describing their experience in applying for the coupon, receiving the coupon, and redeeming the coupon for an eligible converter box. Retailers will also participate in the pilot test and provide feedback on their experience in the process.

None
None

Not associated with rulemaking

No

  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 1,100 0 0 1,100 0 0
Annual Time Burden (Hours) 275 0 0 275 0 0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yes
Miscellaneous Actions
No
This is a new collection.

No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Milton Brown 202 482-1816 [email protected]

  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:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    (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;
 
 
 
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.
01/11/2008


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