The Commission adopted on February 19,
2008, a Report and Order, In the Matter HDTV Consumer Education
Initiative, MB Docket 07-148, FCC 08-56. The digital television
transition will make valuable spectrum available for both public
safety uses and expanded wireless competition and innovation. The
transition will also provide consumers with better quality
television picture and sound, and make new services available
through multi casting. These innovations, however, are dependent
upon widespread consumer understanding of the benefits and
mechanics of the transition. The Congressional decision to
establish a hard deadline of February 17, 2009, for the end of
full-power analog broadcasting has made consumer awareness even
more critical. The information collection requirements in this
collection are necessary to ensure that the American public is
adequately prepared for the digital transition. The Commission
received emergency approval for the recordkeeping requirements
contained in Sections 73.3526(e)(11)(iv) and 73.3527(e)(13) on
March 27, 2008. The Commission is now seeking the full three year
approval for the requirements.
US Code:
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USC 154(i) Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as
amended
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.