82 FR 12093 - Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 38 (February 28, 2017)
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 38 (February 28, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-03881 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 38 (Tuesday, February 28, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 12093-12094] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-03881] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [OMB 3060-0849] Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collections. Comments are requested concerning: Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid OMB control number. DATES: Written comments should be submitted on or before May 1, 2017. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contacts below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Cathy Williams, FCC, via email [email protected] and to [email protected]. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418-2918. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the PRA of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501- 3520), the FCC invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collections. Comments are requested concerning: Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. OMB Control Number: 3060-0849. Title: Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices. Form Number: Not applicable. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities. Number of Respondents and Responses: 962 respondents; 65,252 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 0.00278 hours-40 hours. Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping requirement; Third party disclosure requirement; On occasion reporting requirement; Annual reporting requirement; Semi-annual reporting requirement. Obligation To Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority is contained in Sections 4(i), 303(r) and 629 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Total Annual Burden: 15,921 hours. Total Annual Cost: $2,990. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact(s). Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for confidentiality with this collection of information. Needs and Uses: The information collection requirements contained in the collection are as follows: 47 CFR 15.123(c)(3) states subsequent to the testing of its initial unidirectional digital cable product model, a manufacturer or importer is not required to have other models of unidirectional digital cable products tested at a qualified test facility for compliance with the procedures of Uni-Dir-PICS-I01-030903: ``Uni-Directional Receiving Device: Conformance Checklist: PICS Proforma'' (incorporated by reference, see Sec. 15.38) unless the first model tested was not a television, in which event the first television shall be tested as provided in Sec. 15.123(c)(1). The manufacturer or importer shall ensure that all subsequent models of unidirectional digital cable products comply with the procedures in the Uni-Dir-PICS-I01-030903: ``Uni-Directional Receiving Device: Conformance Checklist: PICS Proforma'' (incorporated by reference, see Sec. 15.38) and all other applicable rules and standards. The manufacturer or importer shall maintain records indicating such compliance in accordance with the verification procedure requirements in part 2, subpart J of this chapter. The manufacturer or importer shall further submit documentation verifying compliance with the procedures in the Uni-Dir- PICS-I01-030903: ``Uni-Directional Receiving Device: Conformance Checklist: PICS Proforma'' (incorporated by reference, see Sec. 15.38) to the testing laboratory representing cable television system operators serving a majority of the cable television subscribers in the United States. 47 CFR 15.123(c)(5)(iii) states subsequent to the successful testing of its initial M-UDCP, a manufacturer or importer is not required to have other M-UDCP models tested at a qualified test facility for compliance with M-Host UNI-DIR-PICS-IOI-061101 (incorporated by reference, see Sec. 15.38) unless the first model tested was not a television, in which event the first television shall be tested as provided in Sec. 15.123(c)(5)(i). The manufacturer or importer shall ensure that all subsequent models of M-UDCPs comply with M-Host UNI-DIR-PICS-IOI-061101 (incorporated by reference, see Sec. 15.38) and all other applicable rules [[Page 12094]] and standards. The manufacturer or importer shall maintain records indicating such compliance in accordance with the verification procedure requirements in part 2, subpart J of this chapter. For each M-UDCP model, the manufacturer or importer shall further submit documentation verifying compliance with M-Host UNI-DIR-PICS-IOI-061101 to the testing laboratory representing cable television system operators serving a majority of the cable television subscribers in the United States. 47 CFR 76.1203 provides that a multichannel video programming distributor may restrict the attachment or use of navigation devices with its system in those circumstances where electronic or physical harm would be caused by the attachment or operation of such devices or such devices that assist or are intended or designed to assist in the unauthorized receipt of service. Such restrictions may be accomplished by publishing and providing to subscribers standards and descriptions of devices that may not be used with or attached to its system. Such standards shall foreclose the attachment or use only of such devices as raise reasonable and legitimate concerns of electronic or physical harm or theft of service. 47 CFR 76.1205(a) states that technical information concerning interface parameters which are needed to permit navigation devices to operate with multichannel video programming systems shall be provided by the system operator upon request. 47 CFR 76.1205(b)(1) states a multichannel video programming provider that is subject to the requirements of Section 76.1204(a)(1) must provide the means to allow subscribers to self-install the CableCARD in a CableCARD-reliant device purchased at retail and inform a subscriber of this option when the subscriber requests a CableCARD. This requirement shall be effective August 1, 2011, if the MVPD allows its subscribers to self-install any cable modems or operator-leased set-top boxes and November 1, 2011 if the MVPD does not allow its subscribers to self-install any cable modems or operator-leased set-top boxes. 47 CFR 76.1205(b)(1)(A) states that this requirement shall not apply to cases in which neither the manufacturer nor the vendor of the CableCARD-reliant device furnishes to purchasers appropriate instructions for self-installation of a CableCARD, and a manned toll- free telephone number to answer consumer questions regarding CableCARD installation but only for so long as such instructions are not furnished and the call center is not offered. The requirements contained in Section 76.1205 are intended to ensure that consumers are able to install CableCARDs in the devices they purchase because we have determined this is essential to a functioning retail market. 47 CFR 76.1205(b)(2) states effective August 1, 2011, provide multi-stream CableCARDs to subscribers, unless the subscriber requests a single-stream CableCARD. This requirement will ensure that consumers have access to CableCARDs that are compatible with their retail devices, and can request such devices from their cable operators. 47 CFR 76.1205(b)(5) requires to separately disclose to consumers in a conspicuous manner with written information provided to customers in accordance with Section 76.1602, with written or oral information at consumer request, and on Web sites or billing inserts. This requirement is intended to ensure that consumers understand that retail options are available and that cable operators are not subsidizing their own devices with service fees in violation of Section 629 of the Act. 47 CFR 76.1207 states that the Commission may waive a regulation related to Subpart P (``Competitive Availability of Navigation Devices'') for a limited time, upon an appropriate showing by a provider of multichannel video programming and other services offered over multichannel video programming systems, or an equipment provider that such a waiver is necessary to assist the development or introduction of a new or improved multichannel video programming or other service offered over multichannel video programming systems, technology, or products. Such waiver requests are to be made pursuant to 47 CFR 76.7. 47 CFR 76.1208 states that any interested party may file a petition to the Commission for a determination to provide for a sunset of the navigation devices regulations on the basis that (1) the market for multichannel video distributors is fully competitive; (2) the market for converter boxes, and interactive communications equipment, used in conjunction with that service is fully competitive; and (3) elimination of the regulations would promote competition and the public interest. 47 CFR 15.118(a) and 47 CFR 15.19(d) (label and information disclosure)--The U.S. Bureau of the Census reports that, at the end of 2002, there were 571 U.S. establishments that manufacture audio and visual equipment. These manufacturers already have in place mechanisms for labeling equipment and including consumer disclosures in the form of owners' manuals and brochures in equipment packaging. The Commission estimate that manufacturers who voluntarily decide to label their equipment will need no more than 5 hours to develop a label or to develop wording for a consumer disclosure for owners' manuals/brochures to be included with the device. Once developed, we do not anticipate any ongoing burden associated with the revision/modification of the label, if used, or the disclosure. Status Reports--Periodic reports are required from large cable multiple system operators detailing CableCARD deployment/support for navigation devices. (This requirement is specified in FCC 05-76, CS Docket No. 97-80). Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017-03881 Filed 2-27-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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determinations and perform other any penalty for failing to comply with 303(r) and 629 of the Communications
functions necessary to enroll subscribers a collection of information subject to the Act of 1934, as amended.
into the Lifeline program. This revised PRA that does not display a valid OMB Total Annual Burden: 15,921 hours.
information collection addresses control number. Total Annual Cost: $2,990.
changes associated with transition to the Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No
DATES: Written comments should be
National Verifier. In addition, the impact(s).
submitted on or before May 1, 2017. If Nature and Extent of Confidentiality:
Commission seeks to update the number you anticipate that you will be
of respondents for certain requirements There is no need for confidentiality with
submitting comments, but find it this collection of information.
contained in this information collection, difficult to do so within the period of
thus increasing the total burden hours Needs and Uses: The information
time allowed by this notice, you should collection requirements contained in the
for some requirements and decreasing advise the contacts below as soon as collection are as follows:
the total burden hours for other possible. 47 CFR 15.123(c)(3) states subsequent
requirements. Finally, the Commission to the testing of its initial unidirectional
seeks to revise the FCC Form 555 to ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to
Cathy Williams, FCC, via email PRA@ digital cable product model, a
reflect the transition to the National manufacturer or importer is not required
Verifier. fcc.gov and to Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
to have other models of unidirectional
Federal Communications Commission. digital cable products tested at a
additional information about the
Marlene H. Dortch, qualified test facility for compliance
information collection, contact Cathy
Secretary, Office of the Secretary. with the procedures of Uni-Dir-PICS–
Williams at (202) 418–2918.
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I01–030903: ‘‘Uni-Directional Receiving
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As part of Device: Conformance Checklist: PICS
BILLING CODE 6712–01–P its continuing effort to reduce Proforma’’ (incorporated by reference,
paperwork burdens, and as required by see § 15.38) unless the first model tested
the PRA of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), was not a television, in which event the
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS the FCC invites the general public and
COMMISSION first television shall be tested as
other Federal agencies to take this provided in § 15.123(c)(1). The
[OMB 3060–0849] opportunity to comment on the manufacturer or importer shall ensure
following information collections. that all subsequent models of
Information Collection Being Reviewed Comments are requested concerning: unidirectional digital cable products
by the Federal Communications Whether the proposed collection of comply with the procedures in the Uni-
Commission information is necessary for the proper Dir-PICS–I01–030903: ‘‘Uni-Directional
AGENCY: Federal Communications performance of the functions of the Receiving Device: Conformance
Commission. Commission, including whether the Checklist: PICS Proforma’’ (incorporated
information shall have practical utility; by reference, see § 15.38) and all other
ACTION: Notice and request for
the accuracy of the Commission’s applicable rules and standards. The
comments.
burden estimate; ways to enhance the manufacturer or importer shall maintain
SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort quality, utility, and clarity of the records indicating such compliance in
to reduce paperwork burdens, and as information collected; ways to minimize accordance with the verification
required by the Paperwork Reduction the burden of the collection of procedure requirements in part 2,
Act (PRA), the Federal Communications information on the respondents, subpart J of this chapter. The
Commission (FCC or Commission) including the use of automated manufacturer or importer shall further
invites the general public and other collection techniques or other forms of submit documentation verifying
Federal agencies to take this information technology; and ways to compliance with the procedures in the
opportunity to comment on the further reduce the information Uni-Dir-PICS–I01–030903: ‘‘Uni-
following information collections. collection burden on small business Directional Receiving Device:
Comments are requested concerning: concerns with fewer than 25 employees. Conformance Checklist: PICS Proforma’’
Whether the proposed collection of OMB Control Number: 3060–0849. (incorporated by reference, see § 15.38)
information is necessary for the proper Title: Commercial Availability of to the testing laboratory representing
performance of the functions of the Navigation Devices. cable television system operators
Commission, including whether the Form Number: Not applicable. serving a majority of the cable television
information shall have practical utility; Type of Review: Extension of a subscribers in the United States.
the accuracy of the Commission’s currently approved collection. 47 CFR 15.123(c)(5)(iii) states
burden estimate; ways to enhance the Respondents: Business or other for- subsequent to the successful testing of
quality, utility, and clarity of the profit entities. its initial M–UDCP, a manufacturer or
information collected; ways to minimize Number of Respondents and importer is not required to have other
the burden of the collection of Responses: 962 respondents; 65,252 M–UDCP models tested at a qualified
information on the respondents, responses. test facility for compliance with M-Host
including the use of automated Estimated Time per Response: UNI–DIR–PICS–IOI–061101
collection techniques or other forms of 0.00278 hours–40 hours. (incorporated by reference, see § 15.38)
information technology; and ways to Frequency of Response: unless the first model tested was not a
further reduce the information Recordkeeping requirement; Third party television, in which event the first
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collection burden on small business disclosure requirement; On occasion television shall be tested as provided in
concerns with fewer than 25 employees. reporting requirement; Annual reporting § 15.123(c)(5)(i). The manufacturer or
The FCC may not conduct or sponsor requirement; Semi-annual reporting importer shall ensure that all
a collection of information unless it requirement. subsequent models of M–UDCPs comply
displays a currently valid Office of Obligation To Respond: Required to with M-Host UNI–DIR–PICS–IOI–
Management and Budget (OMB) control obtain or retain benefits. The statutory 061101 (incorporated by reference, see
number. No person shall be subject to authority is contained in Sections 4(i), § 15.38) and all other applicable rules
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and standards. The manufacturer or CableCARD installation but only for so and visual equipment. These
importer shall maintain records long as such instructions are not manufacturers already have in place
indicating such compliance in furnished and the call center is not mechanisms for labeling equipment and
accordance with the verification offered. including consumer disclosures in the
procedure requirements in part 2, The requirements contained in form of owners’ manuals and brochures
subpart J of this chapter. For each M– Section 76.1205 are intended to ensure in equipment packaging. The
UDCP model, the manufacturer or that consumers are able to install Commission estimate that
importer shall further submit CableCARDs in the devices they manufacturers who voluntarily decide
documentation verifying compliance purchase because we have determined to label their equipment will need no
with M-Host UNI–DIR–PICS–IOI– this is essential to a functioning retail more than 5 hours to develop a label or
061101 to the testing laboratory market. to develop wording for a consumer
representing cable television system 47 CFR 76.1205(b)(2) states effective disclosure for owners’ manuals/
operators serving a majority of the cable August 1, 2011, provide multi-stream brochures to be included with the
television subscribers in the United CableCARDs to subscribers, unless the device. Once developed, we do not
States. subscriber requests a single-stream anticipate any ongoing burden
47 CFR 76.1203 provides that a CableCARD. This requirement will associated with the revision/
multichannel video programming ensure that consumers have access to modification of the label, if used, or the
distributor may restrict the attachment CableCARDs that are compatible with disclosure.
or use of navigation devices with its their retail devices, and can request Status Reports—Periodic reports are
system in those circumstances where such devices from their cable operators. required from large cable multiple
electronic or physical harm would be 47 CFR 76.1205(b)(5) requires to system operators detailing CableCARD
caused by the attachment or operation separately disclose to consumers in a deployment/support for navigation
of such devices or such devices that conspicuous manner with written devices. (This requirement is specified
assist or are intended or designed to information provided to customers in in FCC 05–76, CS Docket No. 97–80).
assist in the unauthorized receipt of accordance with Section 76.1602, with
written or oral information at consumer Federal Communications Commission.
service. Such restrictions may be
accomplished by publishing and request, and on Web sites or billing Marlene H. Dortch,
providing to subscribers standards and inserts. This requirement is intended to Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
descriptions of devices that may not be ensure that consumers understand that [FR Doc. 2017–03881 Filed 2–27–17; 8:45 am]
used with or attached to its system. retail options are available and that BILLING CODE 6712–01–P
Such standards shall foreclose the cable operators are not subsidizing their
attachment or use only of such devices own devices with service fees in
as raise reasonable and legitimate violation of Section 629 of the Act. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
concerns of electronic or physical harm 47 CFR 76.1207 states that the COMMISSION
or theft of service. Commission may waive a regulation
[OMB 3060–XXXX]
47 CFR 76.1205(a) states that related to Subpart P (‘‘Competitive
technical information concerning Availability of Navigation Devices’’) for Information Collection Being Reviewed
interface parameters which are needed a limited time, upon an appropriate by the Federal Communications
to permit navigation devices to operate showing by a provider of multichannel Commission
with multichannel video programming video programming and other services
systems shall be provided by the system offered over multichannel video AGENCY: Federal Communications
operator upon request. programming systems, or an equipment Commission.
47 CFR 76.1205(b)(1) states a provider that such a waiver is necessary ACTION: Notice and request for
multichannel video programming to assist the development or comments.
provider that is subject to the introduction of a new or improved
requirements of Section 76.1204(a)(1) multichannel video programming or SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort
must provide the means to allow other service offered over multichannel to reduce paperwork burdens, and as
subscribers to self-install the video programming systems, required by the Paperwork Reduction
CableCARD in a CableCARD-reliant technology, or products. Such waiver Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal
device purchased at retail and inform a requests are to be made pursuant to 47 Communications Commission (FCC or
subscriber of this option when the CFR 76.7. the Commission) invites the general
subscriber requests a CableCARD. This 47 CFR 76.1208 states that any public and other Federal agencies to
requirement shall be effective August 1, interested party may file a petition to take this opportunity to comment on the
2011, if the MVPD allows its subscribers the Commission for a determination to following information collection.
to self-install any cable modems or provide for a sunset of the navigation Comments are requested concerning:
operator-leased set-top boxes and devices regulations on the basis that (1) Whether the proposed collection of
November 1, 2011 if the MVPD does not the market for multichannel video information is necessary for the proper
allow its subscribers to self-install any distributors is fully competitive; (2) the performance of the functions of the
cable modems or operator-leased set-top market for converter boxes, and Commission, including whether the
boxes. interactive communications equipment, information shall have practical utility;
47 CFR 76.1205(b)(1)(A) states that used in conjunction with that service is the accuracy of the Commission’s
this requirement shall not apply to cases fully competitive; and (3) elimination of burden estimate; ways to enhance the
mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES
in which neither the manufacturer nor the regulations would promote quality, utility, and clarity of the
the vendor of the CableCARD-reliant competition and the public interest. information collected; ways to minimize
device furnishes to purchasers 47 CFR 15.118(a) and 47 CFR 15.19(d) the burden of the collection of
appropriate instructions for self- (label and information disclosure)—The information on the respondents,
installation of a CableCARD, and a U.S. Bureau of the Census reports that, including the use of automated
manned toll-free telephone number to at the end of 2002, there were 571 U.S. collection techniques or other forms of
answer consumer questions regarding establishments that manufacture audio information technology; and ways to
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| Contact | For additional information about the information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418-2918. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 12093 |
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