Freeze on the Filing of Applications for Digital Companion Channels, 9380 [2017-02355]

Download as PDF 9380 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 23 / Monday, February 6, 2017 / Notices every six hours (at intervals of not less than five hours or no more than seven hours after the previous measurement), to include the warmest and the coldest times, during a 24-hour period in January or February and in July or August. (4) The operator of each cable television system shall conduct triennial proof-of-performance tests of its system to determine the extent to which the system complies with the technical standards set forth in § 76.605(a)(11). Note 1 to 47 CFR 76.601 states prior to additional testing pursuant to Section 76.601(c), the local franchising authority shall notify the cable operator, who will then be allowed thirty days to come into compliance with any perceived signal quality problems which need to be corrected. 47 CFR 76.1704 requires that proof of performance test required by 47 CFR 76.601 shall be maintained on file at the operator’s local business office for at least five years. The test data shall be made available for inspection by the Commission or the local franchiser, upon request. If a signal leakage log is being used to meet proof of performance test recordkeeping requirement in accordance with Section 76.601, such a log must be retained for the period specified in 47 CFR 76.601(d). 47 CFR 76.1705 requires that the operator of each cable television system shall maintain at its local office a current listing of the cable television channels which that system delivers to its subscribers. 47 CFR 76.1717 states that an operator shall be prepared to show, on request by an authorized representative of the Commission or the local franchising authority, that the system does, in fact, comply with the technical standards rules in part 76, subpart K. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017–02401 Filed 2–3–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES [DA 17–69] Freeze on the Filing of Applications for Digital Companion Channels Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In this document, the Media Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) announces a SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:03 Feb 03, 2017 Jkt 241001 freeze on the filing of digital companion channels by low power television and TV translator stations. DATES: This filing limitation became effective on January 19, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shaun Maher, Video Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, barbara.kreisman@fcc.gov, (202) 418–2324. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission’s document, DA 17–69, released January 19, 2017. The complete text of this document is available for download at https://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/ Daily_Business/2017/db0119/DA-1769A1.pdf. Effective immediately, the Media Bureau announces a freeze on the filing of applications for digital companion channels for low power television (LPTV) and TV translator stations. The incentive auction is being conducted pursuant to Title VI of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012. It includes a ‘‘reverse auction’’ and reorganization or ‘‘repacking’’ of the broadcast television bands in order to free up a portion of the ultra-high frequency band for new flexible uses. The facilities of LPTV and TV translator stations are not protected during repacking. ‘‘Operating’’ LPTV and TV translator stations displaced by repacking will be permitted to file displacement applications in a special window to be opened following the completion of the auction. ‘‘Operating’’ stations are defined as those that have licensed their authorized construction permit facilities or have an application for a license to cover on file with the Commission on the release date of the incentive auction Closing and Channel Reassignment Public Notice. To facilitate the special window for displaced LPTV and TV translator stations and to protect the opportunity for LPTV and TV translator stations displaced by the repacking of the television bands to obtain a new channel in the special window from the limited number of channels likely to be available for application after repacking, the Media Bureau deems it appropriate to freeze the acceptance of digital companion channel applications at this time. Because the Commission has postponed the digital transition deadline for LPTV and TV translator stations until 12 months after the completion of the 39-month postincentive auction transition period (51 months total), temporary postponement of the filing of applications for digital companion channels should not impact stations’ efforts to transition to digital. PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The Media Bureau will continue to process pending digital companion channel applications. Following completion of the special window for displaced LPTV and TV translator stations, we will announce when we will again begin accepting digital companion channel applications. The decision to impose this freeze is procedural in nature, and therefore is not subject to the notice and comment and effective date requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(A), (d). Moreover, we find that there is good cause for not delaying the effect of these procedures until 30 days after publication in the Federal Register. Such a delay would be impractical, unnecessary, and contrary to the public interest because it would undercut the purposes of the freeze. This action is taken by the Chief, Media Bureau pursuant to authority delegated by 47 CFR 0.283 of the Commission’s rules. Federal Communications Commission. Barbara Kreisman, Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. [FR Doc. 2017–02355 Filed 2–3–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [OMB 3060–1022] Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\06FEN1.SGM 06FEN1

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[DA 17-69]


Freeze on the Filing of Applications for Digital Companion 
Channels

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In this document, the Media Bureau of the Federal 
Communications Commission (Commission) announces a freeze on the filing 
of digital companion channels by low power television and TV translator 
stations.

DATES: This filing limitation became effective on January 19, 2017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shaun Maher, Video Division, Media 
Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, barbara.kreisman@fcc.gov, 
(202) 418-2324.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission's 
document, DA 17-69, released January 19, 2017. The complete text of 
this document is available for download at https://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2017/db0119/DA-17-69A1.pdf.
    Effective immediately, the Media Bureau announces a freeze on the 
filing of applications for digital companion channels for low power 
television (LPTV) and TV translator stations. The incentive auction is 
being conducted pursuant to Title VI of the Middle Class Tax Relief and 
Job Creation Act of 2012. It includes a ``reverse auction'' and 
reorganization or ``repacking'' of the broadcast television bands in 
order to free up a portion of the ultra-high frequency band for new 
flexible uses. The facilities of LPTV and TV translator stations are 
not protected during repacking. ``Operating'' LPTV and TV translator 
stations displaced by repacking will be permitted to file displacement 
applications in a special window to be opened following the completion 
of the auction. ``Operating'' stations are defined as those that have 
licensed their authorized construction permit facilities or have an 
application for a license to cover on file with the Commission on the 
release date of the incentive auction Closing and Channel Reassignment 
Public Notice.
    To facilitate the special window for displaced LPTV and TV 
translator stations and to protect the opportunity for LPTV and TV 
translator stations displaced by the repacking of the television bands 
to obtain a new channel in the special window from the limited number 
of channels likely to be available for application after repacking, the 
Media Bureau deems it appropriate to freeze the acceptance of digital 
companion channel applications at this time. Because the Commission has 
postponed the digital transition deadline for LPTV and TV translator 
stations until 12 months after the completion of the 39-month post-
incentive auction transition period (51 months total), temporary 
postponement of the filing of applications for digital companion 
channels should not impact stations' efforts to transition to digital. 
The Media Bureau will continue to process pending digital companion 
channel applications. Following completion of the special window for 
displaced LPTV and TV translator stations, we will announce when we 
will again begin accepting digital companion channel applications.
    The decision to impose this freeze is procedural in nature, and 
therefore is not subject to the notice and comment and effective date 
requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(A), 
(d). Moreover, we find that there is good cause for not delaying the 
effect of these procedures until 30 days after publication in the 
Federal Register. Such a delay would be impractical, unnecessary, and 
contrary to the public interest because it would undercut the purposes 
of the freeze.
    This action is taken by the Chief, Media Bureau pursuant to 
authority delegated by 47 CFR 0.283 of the Commission's rules.

Federal Communications Commission.
Barbara Kreisman,
Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau.
[FR Doc. 2017-02355 Filed 2-3-17; 8:45 am]
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