📊FCC Announces New Reporting Requirements for Broadcast Blackouts
Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission
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 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.
Agencies
- Federal Communications Commission
Business Impact
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The FCC's notice requests comments on new reporting requirements for broadcast station blackouts, impacting for-profit entities, particularly multichannel video programming distributors (MVPDs). Compliance with these new requirements will necessitate operational adjustments and resource allocation. The process affects business planning and regulatory obligations.