FCC Checks Paperwork: Is Telecom Data Collection Too Burdensome?
Published Date: 9/11/2025
Notice
Summary
The FCC is checking in with the public and agencies to make sure its paperwork isn’t too tricky or time-consuming. They want to know if the info they collect is really needed, clear, and easy to handle—especially for small businesses. This review helps keep things smooth and fair, with no surprise costs or penalties, so everyone knows what to expect.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Paperwork burden focus for small businesses
If you run a small business with fewer than 25 employees, the FCC is asking the public how it can reduce paperwork burdens on respondents. The agency specifically requests input on minimizing time and compliance costs for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees.
Encouraging automated collections to reduce burden
The FCC is asking for suggestions on using automated collection methods to reduce the burden of information collection, including on small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. This could make responding faster or less costly if adopted by the agency.
No penalties without valid OMB number
The FCC may not conduct or sponsor an information collection unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number, and no person will be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection that does not display a valid OMB control number. This protects anyone asked to provide information from enforcement when the collection lacks a valid OMB number.
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