Multi-Channel Video Program Distributor EEO Program Annual Report, FCC Form 396-C

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form FCC Form 396-C Multi-Channel Video Program Distributor EEO Program Annual Report	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
1033.SUPPORTING STATEMENT 396.C_final version 042024.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2024-04-30	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
31637	Multi-Channel Video Program Distributor EEO Program Annual Report	Form and Instruction	Modified	Multi-Channel Video Program Distributor EEO Program Annual Report

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-1033	ICR Reference No: 202403-3060-020
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202103-3060-010
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: EB
Title: Multi-Channel Video Program Distributor EEO Program Annual Report, FCC Form 396-C
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Delegated
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 04/30/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 04/30/2024
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2027	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2024
Responses	763	0	952
Time Burden (Hours)	970	0	1,077
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The FCC Form 396-C is a collection device used to assess compliance with the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program requirements of Multi-Channel Video programming Distributors ("MPVDs"). It is publicly filed to allow interested parties to monitor a MPVD's compliance with the Commission's EEO requirements. Once every five years via the Form 396-C Supplemental Investigation Sheet, MVPDs will be required to file their EEO public file report for the preceding year, which details various facts concerning their outreach efforts.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 154(i), 303, 634 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, ad 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:
	89 FR 14490	02/27/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 14490	02/27/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Multi-Channel Video Program Distributor EEO Program Annual Report	FCC Form 396-C	Multi-Channel Video Program Distributor EEO Program Annual Report

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	763	952	0	0	-189	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	970	1,077	0	0	-107	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: Although there were some minor modifications to the form, there are no program changes to this information collection. However, adjustments were made to the number of respondents from 811 to 603 (-208), the total annual responses from 952 to 763 (-189) and therefore, lowering the annual burden hours from 1,077 to 970 (-107). The decrease can be attributed to changes in the MVPD industry.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $75,234

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? No

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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: 04/30/2024

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