FCC Seeks Input on Paperwork: Easing Burdens for Small Businesses
Published Date: 2/24/2025
Notice
Summary
The FCC is checking in with the public and agencies to see if their paperwork requests are really needed and easy to handle. They want to make sure the info they collect is useful, clear, and not too much work—especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. If you have thoughts, now’s the time to share before they finalize any changes!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
FCC review aims to cut small-business paperwork
The FCC is reviewing its information collections under the Paperwork Reduction Act and is asking for public comment on ways to minimize reporting burdens, with special attention to small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The agency explicitly requests suggestions such as using automated collection techniques or other IT to reduce the time and effort required before any changes are finalized.
No penalty if collection lacks valid OMB number
The FCC states it will not conduct or sponsor an information collection unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number, and no person may be subject to penalty for failing to comply with a collection that does not display a valid OMB control number. This protects respondents from enforcement for complying with improperly approved paperwork requests.
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