[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 186 (Friday, September 25, 1998)] [Notices] [Page 51353] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-25679] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) submitted to OMB for Review and Approval September 14, 1998. SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid 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 (PRA) that does not display a valid control number. 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 estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, 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 information techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Written comments should be submitted on or before October 26, 1998. 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 comments to Les Smith, Federal Communications, Room 234, 1919 M St., N.W., Washington, DC 20554 or via internet to [email protected]. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies of the information collections contact Les Smith at 202-418-0217 or via internet at [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Approval Number: 3060-0667. Title: Section 76.630, Compatibility with Consumer Electronics Equipment. Form Number: N/A. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business and other for-profit entities. Number of Respondents: 11,000. Estimated Time Per Response: 1-3 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements; Third party disclosure. Total Annual Burden: 11,160 hours. Cost to Respondents: $19,300 ($960 filing fee/request; stationery and postage costs). Needs and Uses: Section 76.630 (a) states that cable system operators shall not scramble or otherwise encrypt signals carried on the basic service tier, though operators may file requests for waivers of this prohibition with the Commission. When filing requests for waivers of this prohibition, operators must notify subscribers by mail of waiver requests. Section 76.630(c) states that cable system operators that use scrambling, encryption or similar techniques shall offer to supply each subscriber with special equipment that will enable the simultaneous reception of multiple signals. This offer of special equipment must be made to new subscribers at the time they subscribe, to all subscribers at least once each year, and to subscribers that make such requests at any time. Section 76.630(d) states that cable system operators shall provide a consumer education program on compatibility matters to their subscribers in writing. The information shall be provided to subscribers at the time that they first subscribe and at least once a year thereafter, and may be included in one of the cable system's regular subscriber billings. The Commission has set forth these disclosure requirements for consumer protection purposes, to inform subscribers of compatibility matters, and notify subscribers of cable operators' requests to waive the prohibition on signal encryption. OMB Approval Number: 3060-XXXX. Title: Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices. Type of Review: New collection. Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit entities. Number of Respondents: 200. Estimated Time Per Response: 10 minutes to 40 hours. Frequency of Response: Semi-annual and on occasion reporting requirements; Third party disclosure. Total Annual Burden to Respondents: 3,266 hours. Total Annual Cost to Respondents: $29,632. Needs and Uses: The disclosure requirements set forth in this proceeding will ensure that consumers can make informed decisions about the purchase and proper installation of navigation devices. The Section 76.1207 petition process will give providers of multichannel video programming and equipment providers a forum in which to request relief from regulations adopted under this part for a limited time, provided that there is an appropriate showing that such a waiver is necessary to assist the development or introduction of a new or improved multichannel video programming or other service offered over multichannel video programming systems, technology, or products. The Section 76.1208 petition process allows interested parties to petition the Commission to provide for a sunset of navigation devices regulations. The semiannual reports will be used by the Commission to monitor the progress of key industry entities of their efforts to assure the commercial availability of navigation devices. Federal Communications Commission. William F. Caton, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 98-25679 Filed 9-24-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-U