Section 76.630(a), Compatibility with Consumer Electronics Equipment

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Supporting Statement OMB 3060-0667 (2025).docx Supporting Statement A	2025-05-01

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
30564	Section 76.630(a), Compatibility with Consumer Electronics Equipment	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-0667	ICR Reference No: 202505-3060-002
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202208-3060-002
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: MB
Title: Section 76.630(a), Compatibility with Consumer Electronics Equipment
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: 05/01/2025
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/01/2025
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2028	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2025
Responses	50,001	0	50,001
Time Burden (Hours)	853	0	853
Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,550	0	1,550

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Abstract: On November 16, 2018, in Electronic Delivery of Multichannel Video Programming Distributor (MVPD) Communications; Modernization of Media Regulation Initiative, the Federal Communications Commission deleted 47 CFR Sections 76.1621 and 76.1622 in FCC 18-166 published at 83 FR 66149 (December 26, 2018). The information collection burdens associated with those Sections, previously included in this collection have been deleted. Section 76.630 allows cable operators to request waivers of the prohibition of signal encryption.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 4(i) and 632 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:
	90 FR 10824	02/27/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 10824	02/27/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Section 76.630(a), Compatibility with Consumer Electronics Equipment

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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	50,001	50,001	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	853	853	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,550	1,550	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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $464

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: 05/01/2025

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