The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on their information collection efforts as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They want feedback on the usefulness and efficiency of collecting information about television broadcast blackouts that occur when negotiations between broadcasters and video service providers fail. This information will be collected through an online portal and aims to help the FCC understand the impact of these blackouts on viewers and competition. The collected data will be used to improve reporting and better inform Congress about the state of video programming markets.
Simple Explanation
The FCC wants people to say what they think about how they collect information on TV blackouts to help understand their effects and improve things. They're looking for ways to make this process easier and less confusing, especially for smaller companies.