Section 76.601, Performance Tests; Section 76.1704, Proof of Performance Test Data; 76.1717, Compliance with Technical Standards

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Supporting Statement OMB 3060-0289 (April 2019).doc Supporting Statement A	2019-07-02

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: 201907-3060-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201702-3060-005
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: MB
Title: Section 76.601, Performance Tests; Section 76.1704, Proof of Performance Test Data; 76.1717, Compliance with Technical Standards
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: 08/27/2019
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/08/2019
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2022	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2020
Responses	1,505	0	5,955
Time Burden (Hours)	101,900	0	104,125
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Commission adopted a Report and Order on April 12, 2019, In the Matter of Channel Requirements, Sections 76.1705 and 76.1700(a)(4), Modernization of Media Regulation Initiative, MB Docket No. 18-92, MB Docket No. 17-105, FCC 19-33. In this Report and Order, the information collection requirement contained in 47 CFR 76.1705 was eliminated. The Commission felt that it was an unnecessary requirement which pertains to cable operators’ channel lineups. Section 76.1705, which requires cable operators to maintain at their local office a current listing of the cable television channels that each cable system delivers to its subscribers. This requirement is unnecessary as channel lineups are readily available to consumers through a variety of other means. In FCC 19-33, the Commission continue our efforts to modernize our regulations and reduce unnecessary requirements that can impede competition and innovation in the media marketplace.

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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:
3060-AK85	Final or interim final rulemaking	84 FR 18406	05/01/2019

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 18537	05/01/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 32460	07/08/2019
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	1,505	5,955	0	-4,450	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	101,900	104,125	0	-2,225	0	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Changing Regulations

Short Statement: There are the program changes/decreases to this collection which are due to the elimination of Section 76.1705 in FCC 19-33. They are as follows: 2,945 to the number of respondents, 4,450 to the annual number of responses and 2,225 to the annual burden hours. There are no adjustment to this collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $111,824

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

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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: 07/08/2019

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