Requirement that Movie Theaters Provide Notice as to the Availability of Closed Movie Captioning and Audio Description

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Memo to JMD - NATO comment 1190-0019.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-12-12	Available
Memo to JMD - NATO comment 1190-0019.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-12-12	Repair queued
NATO Comment to DOJ on 84 FR 48379.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-12-12	Repair queued
NATO Comment to DOJ on 84 FR 48379.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-12-12	Repair queued
1190-0019 30 Day Publication.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-11-26	Repair queued
1190-0019 30 Day Publication.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-11-26	Repair queued
83i-fill_Movie PRA_08 24 2016_SIGNED.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2016-09-06	Available
83i-fill_Movie PRA_08 24 2016_SIGNED.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2016-09-06	Repair queued
2025 PRA Renewal for Digital Movie Rule 1190-0019 supp stmnt (7-10-25) _ comments 1.15.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-01-16	Available
2022 movie rule PRA Extension 1190-0019 supp stmnt (12-12-22)_FINAL.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2022-12-13	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
223392	Requirement that Movie Theaters Provide Notice as to the Availability of Closed Movie Captioning and Audio Description		Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1190-0019	ICR Reference No: 202511-1190-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202210-1190-001
Agency/Subagency: DOJ/CRT	Agency Tracking No: 1190-0019
Title: Requirement that Movie Theaters Provide Notice as to the Availability of Closed Movie Captioning and Audio Description
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 01/16/2026
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 11/18/2025
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, this information collection is approved

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2029	36 Months From Approved	02/28/2026
Responses	1,892	0	1,892
Time Burden (Hours)	16,398	0	16,398
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Rights Division (CRT), Disability Rights Section (DRS), requests PRA approval of a currently approved collection that requires movie theaters (respondents) to disclose information to the public regarding the availability of closed movie captioning and audio description for movies shown in their auditoriums. Movie patrons will use this information to determine which movie showings are accessible to individuals with hearing and vision disabilities.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 12182 Name of Law: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title III
   US Code: 42 USC 12186 Name of Law: ADA
  

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 35316	07/25/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 51792	11/18/2025
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
Requirement that Movie Theaters Provide Notice as to the Availability of Closed Movie Captioning and Audio Description

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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	1,892	1,892	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	16,398	16,398	0	0	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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: 11/18/2025

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