Next Gen TV/ATSC 3.0 Local Simulcasting Rules; 47 CFR §§ 73.3801 (full-power TV), 73.6029 (Class A TV), and 74.782 (low-power TV) and FCC Form 2100 (Next Gen TV License Application)
ICR 201903-3060-002
OMB: 3060-1254
Federal Form Document
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Next Gen TV/ATSC 3.0 Local
Simulcasting Rules; 47 CFR §§ 73.3801 (full-power TV), 73.6029
(Class A TV), and 74.782 (low-power TV) and FCC Form 2100 (Next Gen
TV License Application)
No
material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved
collection
On November 20, 2017, the Commission
released a Report and Order (Order), FCC 17-158, in GN Docket No.
16-142, authorizing television broadcasters to use the “Next
Generation” broadcast television (Next Gen TV) transmission
standard, also called “ATSC 3.0” or “3.0,” on a voluntary,
market-driven basis. This authorization is subject to broadcasters
continuing to deliver current-generation digital television (DTV)
service, using the ATSC 1.0 transmission standard, also called
“ATSC 1.0” or “1.0,” to their viewers. The requirement to continue
to provide ATSC 1.0 service is called “local simulcasting.” The
local simulcasting rules (47 CFR §§ 73.3801 (full-power TV),
73.6029 (Class A TV), and 74.782 (low-power TV). Please see the
non-substantive change request justification for the reason behind
this change request submission to the Office of Management (OMB)
for review and approval.
This is a new collection. Once
this collection is approved by OMB the following will be added to
OMB’s inventory: 1,130 respondents, 4,760 responses, 3,504 hours
and $130,500 burden hours.
$734,821
No
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Evan Baranoff 202
418-7142
No
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.