FCC's Paperwork Shuffle: Seeking OMB's Blessing Again
Published Date: 5/28/2025
Notice
Summary
The FCC is asking the public and other agencies to help reduce paperwork, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. They want to make sure all info collections have a valid approval number to avoid penalties. This is a chance to share ideas before the FCC updates its forms and rules, keeping things simple and fair.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
No Penalty Without OMB Number
The FCC reminds the public that the Commission may not collect information unless the form displays a valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. No person can be penalized for failing to comply with an information collection that does not display a valid OMB control number.
Focus on Small Business Paperwork Relief
Under the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act, the FCC is asking for specific public comment on ways to further reduce information-collection burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. This request seeks ideas before the FCC updates its forms and rules to try to keep paperwork simpler and fairer for small firms.
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