On January 19, 2021, the Commission
released the Rules Governing the Use of Distributed Transmission
System Technologies, FCC 21-21. The Commission adopted rules to
allow low power television and television translator stations
(collectively “low power stations”) to seek authority to construct
Distributed Transmission System (DTS) operations. Pursuant to new
section 74.720 of the rules, low power stations may now propose DTS
operations and when those facilities are constructed, file an
application for license – FCC Form 2100, Schedule D.
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.