Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, 66188-66189 [2019-26126]

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 232 (Tuesday, December 3, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66188-66189]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-26126]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[OMB 3060-0126, OMB 3060-0674, OMB 3060-1203; FRS 16290]


Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal 
Communications Commission

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, 
and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (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 PRA comments should be submitted on or before February 
3, 2020. 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 contact listed 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, (202) 418-2918.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0126.
    Title: Section 73.1820, Station Log.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 15,200 respondents; 15,200 
responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 0.017-0.5 hours.
    Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping requirement.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The 
statutory authority for this collection of information is contained in 
Section 154(i) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
    Total Annual Burden: 15,095 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: None.
    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 47 CFR 73.1820 require that each licensee of an AM, FM or TV 
broadcast station maintain a station log. Each entry must accurately 
reflect the station's operation. This log should reflect adjustments to 
operating parameters for AM stations with directional antennas without 
an approved sampling system; for all stations the actual time of any 
observation of extinguishment or improper operation of tower lights; 
and entry of each test of the Emergency Broadcast System (EBS) for 
commercial stations.

    OMB Control Number: 3060-0674.
    Title: Section 76.1618, Basic Tier Availability.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 8,250 respondents; 8,250 
responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 2.25 hours.
    Frequency of Response: Third party disclosure requirement.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The 
statutory authority for this collection of information is contained in 
Section 4(i) and Section 632 of the Communications Act of 1934, as 
amended.
    Total Annual Burden: 18,563 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: None.
    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 47 CFR 76.1618 state that a cable operator shall provide written 
notification to subscribers of the availability of basic tier service 
to new subscribers at the time of installation. This notification shall 
include the following information: (a) That basic tier service is 
available; (b) the cost per month for basic tier service; and (c) a 
list of all services included in the basic service tier. These 
notification requirements are to ensure the subscribers are made aware 
of the availability of basic cable service at the time of installation.

    OMB Control No.: 3060-1203.
    Title: Section 79.107 User Interfaces Provided by Digital 
Apparatus; Section 79.108 Video Programming Guides and Menus Provided 
by Navigation Devices; Section 79.110 Complaint Procedures for User 
Interfaces, Menus and Guides, and Activating Accessibility Features on 
Digital Apparatus and Navigation Devices.
    Form No.: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Individuals or households; Business or other for-
profit entities; Not for profit institutions; State, Local or Tribal 
government.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 4,175 respondents and 516,982 
responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 0.0167 hours to 10 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; Third 
party disclosure requirement; Recordkeeping requirement.
    Obligation to Respond: Voluntary. The statutory authority for this 
information collection is contained in the Twenty-First Century 
Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CVAA),

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Public Law 111-260, 124 Stat. 2751, and sections 4(i), 4(j), 303(r), 
303(u), 303(aa), 303(bb), and 716(g) of the Communications Act of 1934, 
as amended, 47 U.S.C. 154(i), 154(j), 303(r), 303(u), 303(aa), 303(bb), 
and 617(g).
    Total Annual Burden: 24,043 hours.
    Annual Cost Burden: $70,500.
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: Confidentiality is an issue 
to the extent that individuals and households provide personally 
identifiable information, which is covered under the FCC's updated 
system of records notice (SORN), FCC/CGB-1, ``Informal Complaints, 
Inquiries, and Requests for Dispute Assistance.'' As required by the 
Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. 552a, the Commission also published a SORN, FCC/
CGB-1 ``Informal Complaints, Inquiries, and Requests for Dispute 
Assistance,'' in the Federal Register on August 15, 2014 (79 FR 48152) 
which became effective on September 24, 2014.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: The FCC completed a Privacy Impact 
Assessment (PIA) on June 28, 2007. It may be reviewed at https://www.fcc.gov/omd/privacyact/Privacy-Impact-Assessment.html. The 
Commission is in the process of updating the PIA to incorporate various 
revisions to it as a result of revisions to the SORN.
    Needs and Uses: The Commission will use the information submitted 
by a digital apparatus manufacturer or other party to determine whether 
it is achievable for digital apparatus to be fabricated so that control 
of appropriate built-in apparatus functions are accessible to and 
usable by individuals who are blind or visually impaired or whether it 
is achievable to comply with the information, documentation, and 
training requirements. The Commission will use the information 
submitted by an Multichannel Video Programming Distributor (MVPD) or 
navigation device manufacturer or other party to determine whether it 
is achievable for on-screen text menus and guides provided by 
navigation devices for the display or selection of multichannel video 
programming to be audibly accessible in real time upon request by 
individuals who are blind or visually impaired or whether it is 
achievable to comply with the information, documentation, and training 
requirements. Consumers will use the information provided by 
manufacturers of digital apparatus on the full functionalities of 
digital apparatus, such as instructions and product information, as 
well as information provided by manufacturers and MVPDs in accordance 
with the information, documentation, and training requirements, in 
order to have accessible information and support on how to use the 
device. Consumers will use the information provided by manufacturers 
and MVPDs notifying consumers of the availability of accessible digital 
apparatus and navigation devices to determine which devices accessible 
and whether they wish to request an accessible device. MVPDs and 
manufacturers of navigation devices will use the information provided 
by consumers who are blind or visually impaired consumers when 
requesting accessible navigation devices to fulfill such requests. 
MVPDs will use information provided by customers who are blind or 
visually impaired as reasonable proof of disability as a condition to 
providing equipment and/or services at a price that is lower than that 
offered to the general public. Consumers will use the contact 
information of covered entities to file written complaints regarding 
the accessibility requirements for digital apparatus and navigation 
devices. Finally, the Commission will use information received pursuant 
to the complaint procedures for violations of sections 79.107-79.109 to 
enforce the Commission's digital apparatus and navigation device 
accessibility requirements. The Commission will forward complaints, as 
appropriate, to the named manufacturer or provider for its response, as 
well as to any other entity that the Commission determines may be 
involved, and it may request additional information from relevant 
parties.

Federal Communications Commission.

Marlene Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2019-26126 Filed 12-2-19; 8:45 am]
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