All-In Pricing for Cable and Satellite Television Service, 87983-87984 [2024-25672]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 215 / Wednesday, November 6, 2024 / Rules and Regulations comparison shopping sites, to modify their sites to ensure that one-to-one consent is properly collected. The rule only applies to callers that are required to obtain prior express written consent from consumers under the TCPA. Some respondents may already be obtaining one-to-one consent from consumers and would not incur any implementation burdens. Other respondents may not need to obtain TCPA prior express written consent. List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 64 Communications common carriers, Telecommunications, Telephone. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary. (ii) [Reserved] Final Rules * For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Federal Communications Commission amend 47 CFR part 64 as follows: PART 64—MISCELLANEOUS RULES RELATING TO COMMON CARRIERS * * * * [FR Doc. 2024–24908 Filed 11–5–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 76 [MB Docket No. 23–203; FCC 24–29; FR ID 257860] 1. The authority citation for part 64 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151, 152, 154, 201, 202, 217, 218, 220, 222, 225, 226, 227, 227(b), 228, 251(a), 251(e), 254(k), 255, 262, 276, 403(b)(2)(B), (c), 616, 620, 716, 1401–1473, unless otherwise noted; Pub. L. 115–141, Div. P, sec. 503, 132 Stat. 348, 1091. All-In Pricing for Cable and Satellite Television Service Subpart L—Restrictions on Telemarketing, Telephone Solicitation, and Facsimile Advertising SUMMARY: 2. Amend § 64.1200 by revising paragraph (f)(9) to read as follows: ■ § 64.1200 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with RULES (i) The written agreement shall include a clear and conspicuous disclosure informing the person signing that: (A) By executing the agreement, such person authorizes the seller to deliver or cause to be delivered to the signatory telemarketing calls or texts using an automatic telephone dialing system or an artificial or prerecorded voice; and (B) The person is not required to sign the agreement (directly or indirectly), or agree to enter into such an agreement as a condition of purchasing any property, goods, or services. The term ‘‘signature’’ shall include an electronic or digital form of signature, to the extent that such form of signature is recognized as a valid signature under applicable federal law or state contract law. Delivery Restrictions. (f) * * * (9) The term prior express written consent means an agreement, in writing, that bears the signature of the person called or texted that clearly and conspicuously authorizes no more than one identified seller to deliver or cause to be delivered to the person called or texted advertisements or telemarketing messages using an automatic telephone dialing system or an artificial or prerecorded voice. Calls and texts must be logically and topically associated with the interaction that prompted the consent and the agreement must identify the telephone number to which the signatory authorizes such advertisements or telemarketing messages to be delivered. VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:45 Nov 05, 2024 Jkt 265001 Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule; announcement of compliance date. AGENCY: In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) announces that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved, for a period of three years, an information collection associated with implementing the ‘‘allin’’ rule, Truth in billing and advertising, adopted by the Commission on March 14, 2024, in the All-In Pricing for Cable and Satellite Television Report and Order (R&O), requiring cable operators and direct broadcast satellite (DBS) providers to specify the ‘‘all-in’’ price for video programming in their promotional materials that include pricing information and on subscribers’ bills. This document is consistent with the R&O, which stated that the Commission would publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the compliance date of the ‘‘all-in’’ rule and revise the rule accordingly. DATES: Effective date: The amendment in this rule is effective November 6, 2024. Compliance dates: The compliance date for 47 CFR 76.310, published on PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 87983 April 19, 2024, at 89 FR 28660, and effective April 19, 2024, is December 19, 2024, except that for cable operators with annual receipts of $47 million or less, compliance is not required until March 19, 2025. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph Price of the Policy Division, Media Bureau, (202) 418–1423, or by email to Joseph.Price@fcc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This document announces that OMB approved the information collection requirements in 47 CFR 76.310 on September 23, 2024. The Commission publishes this document as an announcement of the compliance 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, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, regarding OMB Control Number 3060– 1328. Please include the applicable OMB Control Number 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). 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 September 23, 2024, for the information collection requirements contained in 47 CFR 76.310. 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 notification 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: 3060–1330. OMB Approval Date: September 23, 2024. OMB Expiration Date: September 30, 2027. E:\FR\FM\06NOR1.SGM 06NOR1 87984 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 215 / Wednesday, November 6, 2024 / Rules and Regulations khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with RULES Title: Section 76.310, Truth in Billing and Advertising. Form Number: N/A. Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities. Number of Respondents and Responses: 400 respondents; 54,000,400 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 0.0001 hours–0.5 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; Third party disclosure requirement. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Statutory authority for this collection is contained in sections 1, 4(i), 303, 316, 335(a), 632(b), and 642 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i), 303, 316, 335(a), 552(b), and 562. Total Annual Burden: 5,600 hours. Total Annual Cost: No cost. Needs and Uses: The collection will advance the public interest and safety because the ‘‘all-in’’ rule requires cable VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:45 Nov 05, 2024 Jkt 265001 operators and direct broadcast satellite (DBS) providers to specify the ‘‘all-in’’ price for video programming in their promotional materials that includes pricing information and on subscribers’ bills; the ‘‘all-in’’ rule is intended to increase transparency and promote competition in the video programming marketplace by allowing consumers to make better informed choices among the ranges of video programming service options available to them. List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 76 Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151, 152, 153, 154, 301, 302, 302a, 303, 303a, 307, 308, 309, 312, 315, 317, 325, 335, 338, 339, 340, 341, 503, 521, 522, 531, 532, 534, 535, 536, 537, 543, 544, 544a, 545, 548, 549, 552, 554, 556, 558, 560, 561, 562, 571, 572, 573. 2. Amend § 76.310 by revising paragraph (c) to read as follows: ■ Truth in billing and advertising. * Federal Communications Commission. Marlene Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary. For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Federal Communications Commission amends 47 CFR part 76 as follows: Frm 00054 1. The authority citation for part 76 continues to read as follows: ■ § 76.310 Television. PO 00000 PART 76—MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE Fmt 4700 Sfmt 9990 * * * * (c) Compliance with this section is required by December 19, 2024, except that for cable operators with annual receipts of $47 million or less, compliance is not required until March 19, 2025. [FR Doc. 2024–25672 Filed 11–5–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P E:\FR\FM\06NOR1.SGM 06NOR1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 215 (Wednesday, November 6, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 87983-87984]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-25672]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Part 76

[MB Docket No. 23-203; FCC 24-29; FR ID 257860]


All-In Pricing for Cable and Satellite Television Service

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Final rule; announcement of compliance date.

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SUMMARY: In this document, the Federal Communications Commission 
(Commission or FCC) announces that the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) has approved, for a period of three years, an information 
collection associated with implementing the ``all-in'' rule, Truth in 
billing and advertising, adopted by the Commission on March 14, 2024, 
in the All-In Pricing for Cable and Satellite Television Report and 
Order (R&O), requiring cable operators and direct broadcast satellite 
(DBS) providers to specify the ``all-in'' price for video programming 
in their promotional materials that include pricing information and on 
subscribers' bills. This document is consistent with the R&O, which 
stated that the Commission would publish a document in the Federal 
Register announcing the compliance date of the ``all-in'' rule and 
revise the rule accordingly.

DATES: 
    Effective date: The amendment in this rule is effective November 6, 
2024.
    Compliance dates: The compliance date for 47 CFR 76.310, published 
on April 19, 2024, at 89 FR 28660, and effective April 19, 2024, is 
December 19, 2024, except that for cable operators with annual receipts 
of $47 million or less, compliance is not required until March 19, 
2025.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph Price of the Policy Division, 
Media Bureau, (202) 418-1423, or by email to [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This document announces that OMB approved 
the information collection requirements in 47 CFR 76.310 on September 
23, 2024.
    The Commission publishes this document as an announcement of the 
compliance 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, 45 L Street NE, 
Washington, DC 20554, regarding OMB Control Number 3060-1328. Please 
include the applicable OMB Control Number 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 September 23, 2024, for the information collection 
requirements contained in 47 CFR 76.310.
    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 notification 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: 3060-1330.
    OMB Approval Date: September 23, 2024.
    OMB Expiration Date: September 30, 2027.

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    Title: Section 76.310, Truth in Billing and Advertising.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 400 respondents; 54,000,400 
responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 0.0001 hours-0.5 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; Third 
party disclosure requirement.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. 
Statutory authority for this collection is contained in sections 1, 
4(i), 303, 316, 335(a), 632(b), and 642 of the Communications Act of 
1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i), 303, 316, 335(a), 552(b), and 
562.
    Total Annual Burden: 5,600 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: No cost.
    Needs and Uses: The collection will advance the public interest and 
safety because the ``all-in'' rule requires cable operators and direct 
broadcast satellite (DBS) providers to specify the ``all-in'' price for 
video programming in their promotional materials that includes pricing 
information and on subscribers' bills; the ``all-in'' rule is intended 
to increase transparency and promote competition in the video 
programming marketplace by allowing consumers to make better informed 
choices among the ranges of video programming service options available 
to them.

List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 76

    Television.


Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary.

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Federal 
Communications Commission amends 47 CFR part 76 as follows:

PART 76--MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE

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1. The authority citation for part 76 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  47 U.S.C. 151, 152, 153, 154, 301, 302, 302a, 303, 
303a, 307, 308, 309, 312, 315, 317, 325, 335, 338, 339, 340, 341, 
503, 521, 522, 531, 532, 534, 535, 536, 537, 543, 544, 544a, 545, 
548, 549, 552, 554, 556, 558, 560, 561, 562, 571, 572, 573.


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2. Amend Sec.  76.310 by revising paragraph (c) to read as follows:


Sec.  76.310  Truth in billing and advertising.

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    (c) Compliance with this section is required by December 19, 2024, 
except that for cable operators with annual receipts of $47 million or 
less, compliance is not required until March 19, 2025.

[FR Doc. 2024-25672 Filed 11-5-24; 8:45 am]
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