Section 76.601, Performance Tests, Section 76.1704, Proof of Performance Test Data; Section 76.1705, Performance Tests (Channels Delivered); 76.1717, Compliance with Technical Standards

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Supporting Statement OMB 3060-0289 (2016).doc Supporting Statement A	2017-02-06

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
29892	Section 76.601, Performance Tests, Section 76.1704, Proof of Perforance Test Data, Section 76.1705, Performance Tests, 76.1717, Compliance with Technical Standards	Modified
184899	Section 76.601, Performance Tests, Section 76.1704, Proof of Perforance Test Data, Section 76.1705, Performance Tests, 76.1717, Compliance with Technical Standards	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-0289	ICR Reference No: 201702-3060-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201402-3060-019
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: MB
Title: Section 76.601, Performance Tests, Section 76.1704, Proof of Performance Test Data; Section 76.1705, Performance Tests (Channels Delivered); 76.1717, Compliance with Technical Standards
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 04/03/2017
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/06/2017
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2020	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2017
Responses	5,955	0	12,185
Time Burden (Hours)	104,125	0	276,125
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: 47 CFR Section 76.1705 requires that the operator of each cable television system shall maintain at its local office a current listing of the cable television channels which that system delivers to its subscribers. 47 CFR Sections 76.601(b) and (c) require cable systems with over 1,000 subscribers to conduct semi-annual proof of performance tests and triennial proof of performance tests for color testing. 47 CFR Section 76.601 also states that prior to additional testing pursuant to Section 76.601(c), the local franchising authority shall notify the cable operator, who will then be allowed thirty days to come into compliance with any perceived signal quality problems which need to be corrected. 47 CFR Section 76.1704 requires that proof of performance test required by 47 CFR Section 76.601 shall be maintained on file at the operator's local business office for at least five years. The test data shall be made available for inspection by the Commission or the local franchiser, upon request. If a signal leakage log is being used to meet proof of performance test recordkeeping requirement in accordance with Section 76.601, such a log must be retained for the period specified in 47 CFR Section 76.601(d). 47 CFR Section 76.1705 requires that the operator of each cable television system shall maintain at its local office a current listing of the cable television channels which that system delivers to its subscribers. 47 CFR Section 76.1717 states that an operator shall be prepared to show, on request by an authorized representative of the Commission or the local franchising authority, that the system does, in fact, comply with the technical standards rules in part 76, subpart K.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 4 (i) and 624(e) Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 85956	11/29/2016
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 9378	02/06/2017
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Section 76.601, Performance Tests, Section 76.1704, Proof of Perforance Test Data, Section 76.1705, Performance Tests, 76.1717, Compliance with Technical Standards
Section 76.601, Performance Tests, Section 76.1704, Proof of Perforance Test Data, Section 76.1705, Performance Tests, 76.1717, Compliance with Technical Standards

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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	5,955	12,185	0	0	-6,230	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	104,125	276,125	0	0	-172,000	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: There are no program changes to this collection. There are the following adjustments to this collection which are due to a reevaluation of the burden for this collection: -3,800 to the number of respondents, -6,230 to the annual number of responses and -172,000 to the annual burden hours.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $107,328

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]? 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

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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: 02/06/2017

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