The FCC is seeking public comment on the extension of information collection requirements for Next Gen TV and ATSC 3.0 local simulcasting rules. The proposal specifically concerns the continued use of FCC Form 2100 for broadcast stations seeking ATSC 3.0 service authorization.
The extension of these information collection requirements ensures the regulatory framework for Next Gen TV remains active as broadcasters transition to IP-based delivery. By evaluating the practical utility of FCC Form 2100, the commission is attempting to balance the need for technical oversight with the administrative costs of local simulcasting compliance. For the broader streaming ecosystem, this regulatory stability is necessary for the continued rollout of hybrid broadcast-broadband services that compete for living room screen time. Watch for the final comment deadline 60 days after the Federal Register publication to gauge industry pushback on reporting burdens.
The Federal Communications Commission is reviewing the extension of ATSC 3.0 licensing rules and information collection requirements for Next Gen TV. This process evaluates the utility of FCC Form 2100, ensuring regulatory stability for broadcasters transitioning to IP-based delivery while balancing administrative costs and technical oversight for hybrid broadcast-broadband services.
The FCC is reviewing the extension of licensing rules and information collection requirements to ensure the regulatory framework for Next Gen TV remains active during the transition to IP-based delivery.
Broadcast stations must use FCC Form 2100 to obtain service authorization for local simulcasting as part of the Next Gen TV transition.
The total annual industry costs for the information collections related to ATSC 3.0 are estimated at $147,000.
There are 1,222 respondents involved in the Next Gen TV transitions currently subject to these reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
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