[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 184 (Friday, September 22, 1995)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 49241]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-23525]



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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Part 15

[ET Docket No. 95-144; FCC 95-389]


Filing of UHF Noise Figure Performance Measurements

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: By this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the Commission 
proposes to amend its rules regarding television receivers by 
eliminating the requirement that parties who manufacture, import, or 
market television receivers file reports concerning the UHF noise 
figure performance of recently-introduced models. The Commission 
believes this action will reduce the regulatory burden on manufacturers 
and importers of television receivers.

DATES: Comments must be filed on or before October 12, 1995. Reply 
comments must be filed on or before October 27, 1995.

ADDRESSES: Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, 
Washington, DC 20554.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kimberly Baum, Office of Engineering and Technology, (202) 776-1606.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission's NPRM, 
adopted September 5, 1995, and released September 12, 1995. The full 
text of this Commission decision is available for inspection and 
copying during normal business hours in the FCC Reference Center (Room 
239), 1919 M Street NW., Washington, DC, and also may be purchased from 
the Commission's duplication contractor, International Transcription 
Service, (202) 857-3800, 2100 M Street NW., Suite 140, Washington, DC 
20037.

Summary of NPRM

    The Consumer Electronics Group of the Electronic Industries 
Association (``EIA/CEG'') filed a petition requesting that the 
Commission delete the requirements for the submission of UHF noise 
figure measurement data. In its petition, EIA/CEG stated that requiring 
the compilation and submittal of test data, after the receiver has been 
verified as compliant with the Commission's rules, is unnecessary and 
inconsistent with the verification procedure for equipment 
authorization. EIA/CEG maintained that past filings of UHF noise 
figures showed a high level of compliance with the rules, which 
demonstrates the industry's commitment to the quality of UHF 
television.
    2. Accordingly, the Commission proposes to eliminate the 
requirement for submission of UHF noise figure performance measurement 
data now submitted to the FCC. All television receivers shipped in 
interstate commerce or imported into the United States for sale or 
resale to the public would remain subject to the 14 dB noise figure. 
Compliance with this requirement would be maintained through the 
verification process, such routine follow-on testing as the 
manufacturer or importer believes is necessary, and random sampling by 
the Commission. The Commission believes this action will reduce the 
regulatory burden on manufacturers and importers of television 
receivers. Reduction of administrative burden on manufacturers could 
potentially result in a reduction in price to the consumer and thus is 
in the public interest.

List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 15

    Communicaitons equipment, Radio.

(Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i), 302, 303(e), 303(f), 303r), 303(s).

Federal Communications Commission.
William F. Caton,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 95-23525 Filed 9-21-95; 8:45 am]
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