FCC Asks for Input on Easing Local Gov Paper Piles
Published Date: 12/22/2025
Notice
Summary
The FCC is checking in on some paperwork rules to make sure they’re not too tricky or time-consuming for businesses and local governments. They want your thoughts on how to keep things clear and easy, especially for small businesses. If you have ideas or concerns, speak up by February 20, 2026, so the FCC can keep things running smoothly without wasting anyone’s time or money.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Paperwork burden quantified for appeals
If you are a business or a state/local/Tribal government that participates in franchising authority ratemaking proceedings under 47 CFR 76.944, the FCC estimates 32 respondents and 32 responses with an estimated 2–30 hours per response. The FCC reports a total annual burden of 816 hours and total annual costs of $4,800 for this collection.
FCC requests input to reduce small-business paperwork
The FCC is asking the public to comment on ways to reduce paperwork burdens, including on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees and the use of automated collection methods. Comments must be submitted by February 20, 2026.
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