Authorizing Permissive Use of the “Next Generation” Broadcast Television Standard, 33144-33146 [2018-15156]

Download as PDF 33144 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 137 / Tuesday, July 17, 2018 / Rules and Regulations information concerning the Paperwork Reduction Act information collection requirements, contact Nicole Ongele at (202) 418–2991 or nicole.ongele@ fcc.gov. This document announces that, on July 2, 2018, OMB approved, for a period of three years, the information collection requirements relating to certain payphone compensation rules contained in the Commission’s Modernization of Payphone Compensation Rules Report and Order, FCC 18–21, published at 83 FR 11422, March 15, 2018, as specified above. The OMB Control Number is 3060– 1046. The Commission publishes this document as an announcement of the effective date of the rules. If you have any comments on the burden estimates listed below, or how the Commission can improve the collections and reduce any burdens caused thereby, please contact Nicole Ongele, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1–A620, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. Please include the OMB Control Number, 3060–1046, in your correspondence. The Commission will also accept your comments via email at PRA@fcc.gov. To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an email to fcc504@ fcc.gov or call the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418–0530 (voice), (202) 418–0432 (TTY). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES Synopsis As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3507), the FCC is notifying the public that it received final OMB approval on July 2, 2018, for the information collection requirements contained in the modifications to the Commission’s rules in 47 CFR part 64. Under 5 CFR part 1320, an agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a current, valid OMB Control Number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act that does not display a current, valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number is 3060–1046. The foregoing notice is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13, October 1, 1995, and 44 U.S.C. 3507. The total annual reporting burdens and costs for the respondents are as follows: OMB Control Number: 3060–1046. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:09 Jul 16, 2018 Jkt 244001 OMB Approval Date: July 2, 2018. OMB Expiration Date: July 31, 2021. Title: Part 64, Modernization of Payphone Compensation Rules et al., WC Docket No. 17–141 et al., FCC 18–21. Form Number: N/A. Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities. Number of Respondents and Responses: 329 respondents; 2,257 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 0.50 hours–122 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion, one-time, and quarterly reporting requirements; third party disclosure requirements; and recordkeeping requirement. Obligation To Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Statutory authority for this collection of information is contained in 47 U.S.C. 151, 154 and 276 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Total Annual Burden: 34,720 hours. Total Annual Cost: No cost(s). Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact(s). Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: The Commission is not requesting that the respondents submit confidential information to the FCC. Respondents may, however, request confidential treatment for information they believe to be confidential under 47 CFR 0.459 of the Commission’s rules. Needs and Uses: Section 276 of the Communications Act, as amended (the Act), requires that the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) establish rules ensuring that payphone service providers or PSPs are ‘‘fairly compensated’’ for each and every completed payphone-originated call. The Commission’s Payphone Compensation Rules satisfy section 276 by identifying the party liable for compensation and establishing a mechanism for PSPs to be paid. A 2003 Report and Order (FCC 03–235) established detailed rules (Payphone Compensation Rules) ensuring that payphone service providers or PSPs are ‘‘fairly compensated’’ for each and every completed payphone-originated call pursuant to section 276 of the Communications Act, as amended (the Act). The Payphone Compensation Rules satisfy section 276 by identifying the party liable for compensation and establishing a mechanism for PSPs to be paid. The Payphone Compensation Rules: (1) Place liability to compensate PSPs for payphone-originated calls on the facilities-based long distance carriers or switch-based resellers (SBRs) PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 from whose switches such calls are completed; (2) define these responsible carriers as ‘‘Completing Carriers’’ and require them to develop their own system of tracking calls to completion; (3) require Completing Carriers to file with PSPs a quarterly report and also submit an attestation by the chief financial officer (CFO) that the payment amount for that quarter is accurate and is based on 100% of all completed calls; (4) require quarterly reporting obligations for other facilities-based long distance carriers in the call path, if any, and define these carriers as ‘‘Intermediate Carriers;’’ and (5) give parties flexibility to agree to alternative compensation arrangements (ACA) so that small Completing Carriers may avoid the expense of instituting a tracking system and undergoing an audit. On February 22, 2018, the Commission adopted a Report and Order, FCC 18–21 (2018 Payphone Order), that: (1) Eliminated the payphone call tracking system audit and associated reporting requirements; (2) permitted a company official, including but no longer limited to, the chief financial officer (CFO), to certify that a Completing Carrier’s quarterly compensation payments to PSPs are accurate and complete; and (3) eliminated expired interim and intermediate per-payphone compensation rules that no longer apply to any entity. We believe that the revisions adopted in the 2018 Payphone Order significantly decrease the paperwork burden on carriers. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018–15157 Filed 7–16–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Parts 73 and 74 [GN Docket No. 16–142; FCC 17–158] Authorizing Permissive Use of the ‘‘Next Generation’’ Broadcast Television Standard Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule; announcement of effective date. AGENCY: In this document, the Commission announces that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved, for a period of three years, the information collection requirements associated with FCC 17–158. This SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\17JYR1.SGM 17JYR1 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 137 / Tuesday, July 17, 2018 / Rules and Regulations document is consistent with the Commission’s Report and Order, which stated that the Commission would publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective date of those rules. DATES: The additions of 47 CFR 73.3801, 73.6029, and 74.782 as published at 83 FR 4998, February 2, 2018, are effective as of July 17, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Evan Baranoff, Policy Division, Media Bureau, at 202–418–7142, or via email at evan.baranoff@ffc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This document announces that, on July 2, 2018, OMB approved the information collection requirements contained in §§ 73.3801, 73.6029, and 74.782 of the Commission’s rules. The OMB Control Number is 3060–1254. The Commission publishes this document as an announcement of the effective date of these rules. If you have any comments on the burden estimates listed below, or how the Commission can improve the collections and reduce any burdens caused thereby, please contact Cathy Williams, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1–C823, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. Please include the OMB Control Number, 3060–1254, in your correspondence. The Commission will also accept your comments via email at PRA@fcc.gov. To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an email to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418–0530 (voice), (202) 418–0432 (TTY). daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES Synopsis As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3507), the FCC is notifying the public that it received final OMB approval on July 2, 2018, for the information collection requirements contained in §§ 73.3801, 73.6029, and 74.782 of the Commission’s rules. Under 5 CFR part 1320, an agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a current, valid OMB Control Number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act that does not display a current, valid OMB Control Number. The foregoing notice is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13, October 1, 1995, and 44 U.S.C. 3507. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:09 Jul 16, 2018 Jkt 244001 The total annual reporting burdens and costs for the respondents are as follows: OMB Control Number: 3060–1254. OMB Approval Date: July 2, 2018. OMB Expiration Date: July 31, 2021. Title: 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) Form Number: FCC Form 2100 (Next Gen TV License Application) Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities, state, local, or tribal government and not for profit institutions. Number of Respondents and Responses: 1,130 respondents; 4,760 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 0.017– 8 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; Recordkeeping requirement; Third party disclosure. Obligation To Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Statutory authority for this collection of information is contained in Sections 1, 4, 7, 301, 303, 307, 308, 309, 316, 319, 325(b), 336, 338, 399b, 403, 614, and 615 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 151, 154, 157, 301, 303, 307, 308, 309, 316, 319, 325(b), 336, 338, 399b, 403, 534, and 535. Total Annual Burden: 3,504 hours. Total Annual Cost: $130,500. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact(s). Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for confidentiality with this collection. Needs and Uses: 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),) contain the following information collection requirements which require OMB approval. License Application to FCC/FCC Form 2100 (Reporting Requirement; 47 CFR PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 33145 73.3801(f), 73.6029(f), and 74.782(g)): A broadcaster must file an application (FCC Form 2100) with the Commission, and receive Commission approval, before: (i) Moving its ATSC 1.0 signal to the facilities of a host station, moving that signal from the facilities of an existing host station to the facilities of a different host station, or discontinuing an ATSC 1.0 guest signal; (ii) commencing the airing of an ATSC 3.0 signal on the facilities of a host station (that has already converted to ATSC 3.0 operation), moving its ATSC 3.0 signal to the facilities of a different host station, or discontinuing an ATSC 3.0 guest signal; or (iii) converting its existing station to transmit an ATSC 3.0 signal or converting the station from ATSC 3.0 back to ATSC 1.0 transmissions. As directed by the Commission, the Media Bureau will be amending FCC Form 2100 and the relevant schedules (Schedules B, D & F) (See Schedule B—Full Power License to cover application (OMB control number 3060–0837); Schedule D—LPTV/ Translator License to cover application (OMB control number 3060–0017); and Schedule F—Class A License to cover application (OMB control number 3060– 0928)) as necessary to implement the Next Gen TV licensing process and collect the required information (detailed below). The form will be revised to establish the streamlined ‘‘one-step’’ licensing process for Next Gen TV applicants, including adding the above listed purposes (i-iii) to the form. FCC staff will use the license application to determine compliance with FCC rules and to determine whether the public interest would be served by grant of the application for a Next Gen TV station license. Next Gen TV Broadcaster On-Air Notices to Consumers (Third-Party Disclosure Requirement; 47 CFR 73.3801(g), 73.6029(g), and 74.782(h)): Commercial and noncommercial educational (NCE) broadcast TV stations that relocate their ATSC 1.0 signals (e.g., moving to a host station’s facility, subsequently moving to a different host, or returning to its original facility) are required to air daily Public Service Announcements (PSAs) or crawls every day for 30 days prior to the date that the stations will terminate ATSC 1.0 operations on their existing facilities. Stations that transition directly to ATSC 3.0 will be required to air daily PSAs or crawls every day for 30 days prior to the date that the stations will terminate ATSC 1.0 operations. Broadcaster on-air notices to consumers will be used to inform consumers if stations they watch will be changing channels and E:\FR\FM\17JYR1.SGM 17JYR1 33146 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 137 / Tuesday, July 17, 2018 / Rules and Regulations encouraged to rescan their receivers for new channel assignments. Next Gen TV Broadcaster Written Notices to MVPDs (Third-Party Disclosure Requirement; 47 CFR 73.3801(h), 73.6029(h), and 74.782(i)): Next Gen TV stations relocating their ATSC 1.0 signals (e.g., moving to a temporary host station’s facilities, subsequently moving to a different host, or returning to its original facility) must provide notice to MVPDs that: (i) No longer will be required to carry the station’s ATSC 1.0 signal due to the relocation; or (ii) carry and will continue to be obligated to carry the station’s ATSC 1.0 signal from the new location. Broadcaster notices to multichannel video programming distributors (MVPDs) will be used to notify MVPDs that carry a Next Gen TV broadcast station about channel changes and facility information. Local Simulcasting Agreements (Recordkeeping Requirement; 47 CFR 73.3801(e), 73.6029(e), and 74.782(f)): Broadcasters must maintain a written copy of any local simulcasting agreement and provide it to the Commission upon request. FCC staff will review the local simulcasting agreement (when applicable) to determine compliance with FCC rules and to determine whether the public interest would be served by grant of the application for a Next Gen TV station license. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018–15156 Filed 7–16–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET Office of Federal Procurement Policy 48 CFR Part 9903 Cost Accounting Standards: Revision of the Exemption From Cost Accounting Standards for Contracts and Subcontracts for the Acquisition of Commercial Items Cost Accounting Standards Board, Office of Federal Procurement Policy, Office of Management and Budget. ACTION: Final rule. daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES AGENCY: The Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) Board, is publishing a final rule revising the exemption for contracts or subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial items. SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:09 Jul 16, 2018 Jkt 244001 This final rule clarifies the types of contracts that are exempt from the application of Cost Accounting Standards when acquiring commercial items. DATES: Effective August 16, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Raymond Wong, Staff Director, Cost Accounting Standards Board (telephone: 202–395–6805; email: rwong@ omb.eop.gov). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This final rule revises the exemption 48 CFR 9903.201–1(b)(6) for contracts or subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial items (hereafter referred to as the ‘‘(b)(6) commercial item exemption’’). A. Regulatory Process—Changes to 48 CFR Part 9903 The CAS Board’s regulations and Standards are codified at 48 CFR chapter 99. This final rule amends a CAS Board regulation other than a Standard and, as such, is not subject to the statutorily prescribed rulemaking process for the promulgation of a Standard at 41 U.S.C. 1502(c) [formerly, 41 U.S.C. 422(g)]. B. Background and Summary In November 2012, the CAS Board issued a proposed rule to clarify the exemption from CAS when acquiring commercial items. 77 FR 69422. The exemption enumerates the contract types that are authorized when procuring commercial items. Over the years, the CAS Board has issued several rules addressing the exemption to reflect statutory changes regarding the types of contracts that may be used in commercial item acquisitions. See 61 FR 39360 (providing an exemption for firmfixed-price contracts and subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial items as authorized by section 4305 of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 (FARA), Pub. L. 104–106); 62 FR 31294 (adding fixedprice contracts with economic price adjustments other than those based on actual incurred costs for labor and materials); and 72 FR 36367 (expanding the list of exempt contract types to include time-and-material and laborhour contracts, in response to changes made by section 1432 of the Services Acquisition Reform Act of 2003, Pub. L. 108–136, which authorized these types of contracts for the acquisition of commercial items). Since enactment of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act in 1994 (Pub. L. 103–355), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) has included an enumerated list of contract types authorized for use in acquiring PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 commercial items. See 48 CFR part 12.207. Similar to the CAS Board, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council has amended FAR 12.207 several times to reflect statutory changes and clarify the intent of the regulation. An inconsistency has developed between the list of contract types recognized for use in acquiring commercial items set forth in paragraph (b)(6) and that commercial item exemption and contract types reflected in FAR 12.207. For example, FAR 12.207 allows the use of firmed fixed price contracts in conjunction with award fee incentives or performance or delivery incentives, known as fixed-price incentive (FPI) contracts, when the award fee or incentive is based solely on factors other than cost. However, the (b)(6) exemption does not expressly recognize FPI contracts on the enumerated list of exempt contracts. Because of this discrepancy, some commenters on a prior CAS Board rulemaking expressed concern that these types of FPI contracts might be excluded under a literal reading of the (b)(6) exemption. See 72 FR 36367. In its proposed rule, the CAS Board sought to address the inconsistencies between the lists in the (b)(6) exemption and FAR 12.207 by removing reference to specific contract types in the (b)(6) exemption and instead making simple reference to ‘‘contracts and subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial items.’’ The CAS Board explained that this generalized language would ‘‘obviate the continuing need to update and keep current a detailed listing of permissible contract types for the acquisition of commercial items, which continues to evolve with the passage of time.’’ 77 FR 69424. The CAS Board further explained that this language tracks the exemption set forth in its authorizing statute at 41 U.S.C. 1502(b)(1)(C)(i) as well as the language in section 4205 of the Clinger-Cohen Act. The CAS Board received several comments in response to the proposed rule. A discussion of the comments and the Board’s responses are set forth in section C. Of particular note, some commenters raised concern that more general language may perpetuate ambiguities regarding what contract types are covered by the exemption. After review of the public comments and further deliberation, the CAS Board has concluded that the desired goal of clarification can be more effectively achieved by adding language to the exemption that cross references to FAR 12.207 and its enumeration of contract types authorized for the acquisition of commercial items. The CAS Board E:\FR\FM\17JYR1.SGM 17JYR1

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Parts 73 and 74

[GN Docket No. 16-142; FCC 17-158]


Authorizing Permissive Use of the ``Next Generation'' Broadcast 
Television Standard

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Final rule; announcement of effective date.

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SUMMARY: In this document, the Commission announces that the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) has approved, for a period of three years, 
the information collection requirements associated with FCC 17-158. 
This

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document is consistent with the Commission's Report and Order, which 
stated that the Commission would publish a document in the Federal 
Register announcing the effective date of those rules.

DATES: The additions of 47 CFR 73.3801, 73.6029, and 74.782 as 
published at 83 FR 4998, February 2, 2018, are effective as of July 17, 
2018.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Evan Baranoff, Policy Division, Media 
Bureau, at 202-418-7142, or via email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This document announces that, on July 2, 
2018, OMB approved the information collection requirements contained in 
Sec. Sec.  73.3801, 73.6029, and 74.782 of the Commission's rules. The 
OMB Control Number is 3060-1254. The Commission publishes this document 
as an announcement of the effective date of these rules. If you have 
any comments on the burden estimates listed below, or how the 
Commission can improve the collections and reduce any burdens caused 
thereby, please contact Cathy Williams, Federal Communications 
Commission, Room 1-C823, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. 
Please include the OMB Control Number, 3060-1254, in your 
correspondence. The Commission will also accept your comments via email 
at [email protected]. To request materials in accessible formats for people 
with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio 
format), send an email to [email protected] or call the Consumer and 
Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-0530 (voice), (202) 418-0432 
(TTY).

Synopsis

    As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 
3507), the FCC is notifying the public that it received final OMB 
approval on July 2, 2018, for the information collection requirements 
contained in Sec. Sec.  73.3801, 73.6029, and 74.782 of the 
Commission's rules. Under 5 CFR part 1320, an agency may not conduct or 
sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a current, valid 
OMB Control Number.
    No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply 
with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act 
that does not display a current, valid OMB Control Number.
    The foregoing notice is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995, Public Law 104-13, October 1, 1995, and 44 U.S.C. 3507.
    The total annual reporting burdens and costs for the respondents 
are as follows:
    OMB Control Number: 3060-1254.
    OMB Approval Date: July 2, 2018.
    OMB Expiration Date: July 31, 2021.
    Title: 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)
    Form Number: FCC Form 2100 (Next Gen TV License Application)
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities, state, local, 
or tribal government and not for profit institutions.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 1,130 respondents; 4,760 
responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 0.017-8 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; 
Recordkeeping requirement; Third party disclosure.
    Obligation To Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. 
Statutory authority for this collection of information is contained in 
Sections 1, 4, 7, 301, 303, 307, 308, 309, 316, 319, 325(b), 336, 338, 
399b, 403, 614, and 615 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 
47 U.S.C. 151, 154, 157, 301, 303, 307, 308, 309, 316, 319, 325(b), 
336, 338, 399b, 403, 534, and 535.
    Total Annual Burden: 3,504 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $130,500.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for 
confidentiality with this collection.
    Needs and Uses: 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),) contain the following information collection requirements which 
require OMB approval.
    License Application to FCC/FCC Form 2100 (Reporting Requirement; 47 
CFR 73.3801(f), 73.6029(f), and 74.782(g)): A broadcaster must file an 
application (FCC Form 2100) with the Commission, and receive Commission 
approval, before: (i) Moving its ATSC 1.0 signal to the facilities of a 
host station, moving that signal from the facilities of an existing 
host station to the facilities of a different host station, or 
discontinuing an ATSC 1.0 guest signal; (ii) commencing the airing of 
an ATSC 3.0 signal on the facilities of a host station (that has 
already converted to ATSC 3.0 operation), moving its ATSC 3.0 signal to 
the facilities of a different host station, or discontinuing an ATSC 
3.0 guest signal; or (iii) converting its existing station to transmit 
an ATSC 3.0 signal or converting the station from ATSC 3.0 back to ATSC 
1.0 transmissions. As directed by the Commission, the Media Bureau will 
be amending FCC Form 2100 and the relevant schedules (Schedules B, D & 
F) (See Schedule B--Full Power License to cover application (OMB 
control number 3060-0837); Schedule D--LPTV/Translator License to cover 
application (OMB control number 3060-0017); and Schedule F--Class A 
License to cover application (OMB control number 3060-0928)) as 
necessary to implement the Next Gen TV licensing process and collect 
the required information (detailed below). The form will be revised to 
establish the streamlined ``one-step'' licensing process for Next Gen 
TV applicants, including adding the above listed purposes (i-iii) to 
the form. FCC staff will use the license application to determine 
compliance with FCC rules and to determine whether the public interest 
would be served by grant of the application for a Next Gen TV station 
license.
    Next Gen TV Broadcaster On-Air Notices to Consumers (Third-Party 
Disclosure Requirement; 47 CFR 73.3801(g), 73.6029(g), and 74.782(h)): 
Commercial and noncommercial educational (NCE) broadcast TV stations 
that relocate their ATSC 1.0 signals (e.g., moving to a host station's 
facility, subsequently moving to a different host, or returning to its 
original facility) are required to air daily Public Service 
Announcements (PSAs) or crawls every day for 30 days prior to the date 
that the stations will terminate ATSC 1.0 operations on their existing 
facilities. Stations that transition directly to ATSC 3.0 will be 
required to air daily PSAs or crawls every day for 30 days prior to the 
date that the stations will terminate ATSC 1.0 operations. Broadcaster 
on-air notices to consumers will be used to inform consumers if 
stations they watch will be changing channels and

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encouraged to rescan their receivers for new channel assignments.
    Next Gen TV Broadcaster Written Notices to MVPDs (Third-Party 
Disclosure Requirement; 47 CFR 73.3801(h), 73.6029(h), and 74.782(i)): 
Next Gen TV stations relocating their ATSC 1.0 signals (e.g., moving to 
a temporary host station's facilities, subsequently moving to a 
different host, or returning to its original facility) must provide 
notice to MVPDs that: (i) No longer will be required to carry the 
station's ATSC 1.0 signal due to the relocation; or (ii) carry and will 
continue to be obligated to carry the station's ATSC 1.0 signal from 
the new location. Broadcaster notices to multichannel video programming 
distributors (MVPDs) will be used to notify MVPDs that carry a Next Gen 
TV broadcast station about channel changes and facility information.
    Local Simulcasting Agreements (Recordkeeping Requirement; 47 CFR 
73.3801(e), 73.6029(e), and 74.782(f)): Broadcasters must maintain a 
written copy of any local simulcasting agreement and provide it to the 
Commission upon request. FCC staff will review the local simulcasting 
agreement (when applicable) to determine compliance with FCC rules and 
to determine whether the public interest would be served by grant of 
the application for a Next Gen TV station license.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2018-15156 Filed 7-16-18; 8:45 am]
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