# Information Collections Being Submitted for Review and Approval to Office of Management and Budget
**AGENCY:**
Federal Communications Commission.
**ACTION:**
Notice and request for comments.
**SUMMARY:**
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal Agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. Pursuant to the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, the FCC seeks specific comment on how it might “further reduce the information collection burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees.” The Commission 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 comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be submitted on or before December 22, 2025.
**ADDRESSES:**
Comments should be sent to *www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain* . Find this particular information collection by selecting “Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments” or by using the search function. Your comment must be submitted into *www.reginfo.gov* per the above instructions for it to be considered. In addition to submitting in *www.reginfo.gov* also send a copy of your comment on the proposed information collection to Nicole Ongele, FCC, via email to *[email protected]* and to *[email protected]* . Include in the comments the OMB control number as shown in the *SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION* below.
**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:**
For additional information or copies of the information collection, contact Nicole Ongele at (202) 418-2991. To view a copy of this information collection request (ICR) submitted to OMB: (1) go to the web page *http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain,* (2) look for the section of the web page called “Currently Under Review,” (3) click on the downward-pointing arrow in the “Select Agency” box below the “Currently Under Review” heading, (4) select “Federal Communications Commission” from the list of agencies presented in the “Select Agency” box, (5) click the “Submit” button to the right of the “Select Agency” box, (6) when the list of FCC ICRs currently under review appears, look for the Title of this ICR and then click on the ICR Reference Number. A copy of the FCC submission to OMB will be displayed.
**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:**
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), the FCC invited the general public and other Federal Agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. Comments are requested concerning: (a) 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; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimates; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) 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. Pursuant to the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, Public Law 107-198, see 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(4), the FCC seeks specific comment on how it might further reduce the information collection burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees.
*OMB Control Number:* 3060-1104.
*Title:* Section 73.682(d), DTV Transmission and Program System and Information Protocol (“PSIP”) Standards.
*Form Number:* N/A.
*Type of Review:* Extension of currently approved collection.
*Respondents:* Business or other for-profit entities; not-for-profit institutions.
*Number of Respondents and Responses:* 1,767 respondents and 1,767 responses.
*Estimated Hours per Response:* 0.50 hours.
*Frequency of Response:* Third Party Disclosure requirement; Weekly reporting requirement.
*Total Annual Burden:* 45,942 hours.
*Total Annual Cost:* No cost.
*Obligation to Respond:* Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for this collection is contained in Sections 309 and 337 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
*Needs and Uses:* Section 73.682(d) of the Commission's rules incorporates by reference the Advanced Television Systems Committee, Inc. (“ATSC”) Program System and Information Protocol (“PSIP”) standard “A/65C. PSIP data is transmitted along with a TV broadcast station's digital signal and provides viewers (via their DTV receivers) with information about the station and what is being broadcast, such as program information. The Commission has recognized the utility that the ATSC PSIP standard offers for both broadcasters and consumers (or viewers) of digital television (“DTV”).
ATSC PSIP standard A/65C requires broadcasters to provide detailed programming information when transmitting their broadcast signal. This standard enhances consumers' viewing experience by providing detailed information about digital channels and programs, such as how to find a program's closed captions, multiple streams and V-chip information. This standard requires broadcasters to populate the Event Information Tables (“EITs”) (or program guide) with accurate information about each event (or program) and to update the EIT if more accurate information becomes available. The previous ATSC PSIP standard A/65-B did not require broadcasters to provide such detailed programming information but only general information.
*OMB Control Number:* 3060-0717.
*Title:* Billed Party Preference for InterLATA 0+ Calls, CC Docket No. 92-77, 47 CFR 64.703(a), 64.709, 64.710.
*Form Number:* N/A.
*Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection.
*Respondents:* Business or other for-profit entities.
*Number of Respondents and Responses:* 1,418 respondents; 11,250,150 responses.
*Estimated Time per Response:* 1 minute (.017 hours)-50 hours.
*Frequency of Response:* Annual and on-occasion reporting requirements.
*Obligation to Respond:* Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for this information collection is found at 47 U.S.C. 226, Telephone Operator Services, Public Law 101-435, 104 Stat. 986, codified at 47 CFR 64.703(a) Consumer Information, 64.709 Informational Tariffs, and 64.710 Operator Services for Prison Inmate Phones.
*Total Annual Burden:* 205,023 hours.
*Total Annual Cost:* $156,000.
*Needs and Uses:* Pursuant to 47 CFR 64.703(a), Operator Service Providers (OSPs) are required to disclose, audibly and distinctly to the consumer, at no charge and before connecting any interstate call, how to obtain rate quotations, including any applicable surcharges. 47 CFR 64.710 imposes similar requirements on OSPs to inmates at correctional institutions. 47 CFR 64.709 codifies the requirements for OSPs to file informational tariffs with the Commission. These rules help to ensure that consumers receive information necessary to determine what the charges associated with an OSP-assisted call will be, thereby enhancing informed consumer choice in the operator services marketplace.
*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:* No cost.
*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:* 3060-0419.
*Title:* Network Non-duplication Protection and Syndication Exclusivity: Sections 76.94, Notification; 76.95, Exceptions; 76.105, Notifications; 76.106, Exceptions; 76.107, Exclusivity Contracts; and 76.1609, Non-Duplication and Syndicated Exclusivity.
*Form Number:* N/A.
*Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection.
*Respondents:* Business or other for-profit entities.
*Number of Respondents:* 5,523 respondents; 239,220 responses.
*Estimated Time per Response:* 0.5 to 2 hours.
*Frequency of Response:* On occasion reporting requirement; One-time reporting requirement; Third party disclosure requirement.
*Obligation to Respond:* Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for this information collection is contained in Section 4(i) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
*Total Annual Burden:* 222,712 hours.
*Total Annual Cost:* No cost.
*Needs and Uses:* The purpose of the various notification and disclosure requirements accounted for in this collection are to protect broadcasters who purchase the exclusive rights to transmit network or syndicated programming in their recognized market areas. The Commission's network non-duplication and syndicated exclusivity rules permit, but do not require broadcasters and program distributors to obtain the same enforceable exclusive distribution rights for network and syndicated programming that all other video programming distributors possess.
*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:* 5,599 respondents and 546,277 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), 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:* 39,350 hours.
*Annual Cost Burden:* $74,100.
*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.
*OMB Control Number:* 3060-0289.
*Title:* Section 76.601, Performance Tests; § 76.1704, Proof of Performance Test Data; § 76.1717, Compliance with Technical Standards.
*Form Number:* N/A.
*Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection.
*Respondents:* Business or other for-profit entities, and state, local, or tribal government.
*Number of Respondents and Responses:* 4,085 respondents, 6,433 responses.
*Estimated Time per Response:* 0.5 to 70 hours.
*Frequency of Response:* Recordkeeping requirement, Semi-annual and Triennial reporting requirements; Third party disclosure requirement.
*Obligation to Respond:* Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for this collection of information is contained in sections 4(i) and 624(e) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
*Total Annual Burden:* 166,405 hours.
*Total Annual Cost:* No cost.
*Needs and Uses:* 47 CFR 76.601(b) requires the operator of each cable television system that delivers analog signals to conduct performance tests of the analog channels on that system at least twice each calendar year (at intervals not to exceed seven months).
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 § 76.601, such a log must be retained for the period specified in 47 CFR 76.601(d). 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.
*OMB Control Number:* 3060-0433.
*Title:* Basic Signal Leakage Performance Report.
*Form Number:* FCC Form 320.
*Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection.
*Respondents:* Business or other for-profit entities.
*Number of Respondents and Responses:* 230 respondents and 1,600 responses.
*Frequency of Response:* Recordkeeping requirement, Annual reporting requirement.
*Estimated Time per Hours:* 20 hours.
*Total Annual Burden:* 32,000 hours.
*Total Annual Cost:* No cost.
*Obligation to Respond:* Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for this collection is contained in Sections 4(i), 302 and 303 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
*Needs and Uses:* Cable television system operators and Multichannel Video Programming Distributors (MPVDs) who use frequencies in the bands 108-137 and 225-400 MHz (aeronautical frequencies) are required to file a Cumulative Signal Leakage Index (CLI) derived under 47 CFR 76.611(a)(1) or the results of airspace measurements derived under 47 CFR 76.611(a)(2). This filing must include a description of the method by which compliance with basic signal leakage criteria is achieved and the method of calibrating the measurement equipment. This yearly filing of FCC Form 320 is done in accordance with 47 CFR 76.1803. The records must be retained by cable operators.
Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary.