Federal Register #2026-06238

FCC Requests Comments on Local Franchising Authority Certification Information Collection

This notice from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeks public and agency comments on its information collection process for Local Franchising Authority Certification (FCC Form 328): - The process applies to state, local, or tribal governments and businesses seeking certification to regulate cable system basic service tiers in their jurisdictions - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are being procured or referenced - The FCC requests feedback on: - The necessity and practical utility of the information collection - The accuracy of the FCC's burden estimates - Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected - Methods to minimize the burden on respondents, including the use of automated or electronic collection techniques - Unique requirements include: - Franchising authorities must submit evidence to rebut the presumption of effective competition in their area - Multichannel video programming distributors (MVPDs) are required to respond to information requests within 15 days - The initiative is part of the FCC's compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, aiming to reduce paperwork burdens

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public and federal agency comments on an information collection related to the Local Franchising Authority Certification (FCC Form 328). This collection involves state, local, or tribal governments and businesses, requiring certification to regulate cable system basic service tiers. The FCC requests feedback on the necessity, utility, burden estimates, and ways to improve the collection process, aiming to reduce paperwork burdens under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

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