FCC Checks Paperwork for Next Gen TV Stations
Published Date: 10/8/2026
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Summary
The FCC is checking in on its paperwork rules for TV stations using Next Gen TV technology to make sure they're not too tricky or time-consuming. Businesses, governments, and nonprofits involved with local TV broadcasts might need to share info, but the FCC wants to keep it simple and clear. If you have thoughts, speak up by December 7, 2026, so the FCC can keep things smooth and fair without extra costs or hassle.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
TV Stations Must File Form 2100 for Next Gen TV
If you operate a full-power, Class A, or low-power TV station and want to provide ATSC 3.0 (Next Gen TV) service and local simulcasting, you must use FCC Form 2100 (Next Gen TV License Application) to seek FCC approval. The collection is listed under OMB Control Number 3060-1254 and responding is "required to obtain or retain benefits."
Paperwork Burden: Respondents, Hours, and Costs
The FCC estimates 1,222 respondents and 11,260 responses annually for this collection, with an estimated time per response of 0.017 to 8 hours, a total annual burden of 3,802 hours, and total annual cost of $147,000. The FCC is conducting an extension of a currently approved collection for these disclosures.
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