FCC Seeks Input to Ease Puerto Rico Fund Paperwork Woes
Published Date: 1/22/2026
Notice
Summary
The FCC is checking in on some paperwork rules for businesses, nonprofits, and local governments involved with the Uniendo a Puerto Rico and Connect USVI funds. They want your thoughts on how to make these forms easier and less time-consuming, especially for small businesses. If you have ideas, send them in by March 23, 2026—this could save folks hours and maybe some headaches!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Stage 2 Funds for Territories' Broadband
The Stage 2 Competition awarded up to $504.7 million for Puerto Rico and $186.5 million for the U.S. Virgin Islands over 10 years to enable fixed voice and broadband service to all locations in the Territories. These awards were made through a single-round competitive proposal process to support fixed telecommunications networks.
Comment Opportunity to Reduce Paperwork
The FCC is asking for public comments on its paperwork for the Uniendo a Puerto Rico and Connect USVI funds and is specifically asking for ways to reduce burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. Written comments are due on or before March 23, 2026; the agency says changes could save folks hours of time.
Form 5634 Application Requirement Removed
The FCC removed the application requirement in 47 CFR 54.1505 and concluded proposals using FCC Form 5634. The Commission kept only ongoing requirements for annual maintenance of letters of credit under 47 CFR 54.804(c) and 54.1508 and the disaster preparation and response plan under Sec. 54.1515. Respondents to this collection are business or for-profit entities, not-for-profits, and state/local/tribal governments and response is required to obtain or retain benefits.
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