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
ICR 202112-3060-007 · OMB 3060-1254 · Received in OIRA
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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
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
12/13/2021
table that charts list comparision
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
04/30/2024
11,260
4,760
3,752
3,504
147,000
130,500
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 viewersâ access to multicast streams during television broadcastersâ 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 âhostâ 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 âhostâ 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 broadcastersâ 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 streamâs 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) hostâs call sign and facility identification number; (2) hostâs DMA; and (3) the predicted percentage of population within the noise limited service contour served by the stationâs 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.
There are program changes to this collection and the following figures will be added to OMBâs 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.
$796,371
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Evan Baranoff 202 418-7142
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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:
(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.
Supporting Statement OMB 3060-1254 (112221e) NPRM FCC 21-116.docx
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)