FCC Checks Box on Routine Paperwork Review Again
Published Date: 1/22/2026
Notice
Summary
The FCC is checking in on its paperwork rules to make sure they’re not too tricky or time-consuming. They want your thoughts on how to keep collecting info useful but easy, especially for small businesses. If you have ideas or concerns, speak up by March 23, 2026, so the FCC can keep things smooth and fair for everyone involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Online FOIA Form Time Burden
If you submit a Freedom of Information Act or Privacy Act request to the FCC using the online form, the FCC estimates each response takes 0.08 hours. The form is voluntary and collects your contact information and a detailed description of the records you want.
Annual FOIA Collection Burden and Cost
The FCC estimates this FOIA/Privacy Act information collection covers 1,510 respondents and imposes a total annual burden of 121 hours and total annual cost of $7,300. The collection is an extension of a currently approved information collection (OMB Control Number 3060-1309).
Small Business Burden Reduction Focus
The FCC specifically asks for ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. Small businesses may submit comments by March 23, 2026 to suggest ways to make the process easier or less costly.
What the FOIA Form Collects
The FCC's online FOIA/Privacy Act form collects the requester's contact information, a reasonable description of the records sought, and, if applicable, fee category, fee waiver, and expedited processing information. A proper FOIA request must reasonably describe the records so FCC staff can locate them.
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