FCC Asks: How Can We Make Telecom Paperwork Less Painful?
Published Date: 1/23/2026
Notice
Summary
The FCC is checking in on a paperwork form called the ARMIS Annual Summary Report, which businesses must fill out every year. They want your thoughts on how to make this process easier and less time-consuming, especially for small businesses. If you have ideas, send them in by March 24, 2026—this helps keep things smooth and saves everyone time and money!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Annual ARMIS Filing: 8-Hour Burden
If you run a for‑profit business required to file the ARMIS Annual Summary Report (FCC Report 43-01), you must file it every year and the FCC says each response takes about 8 hours. The collection covers 90 respondents (90 responses) and the total annual burden is 720 hours; the obligation to respond is mandatory under 47 U.S.C. 219 and 220.
Carriers Still Must File Pole Cost Data
The FCC has granted carriers forbearance from most ARMIS 43-01 requirements, but carriers are still required to file pole attachment cost data so the Commission can meet its duties under Section 224 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
Small Businesses Can Propose Burden Reductions
Small businesses with fewer than 25 employees are invited to submit ideas to reduce the paperwork burden for the ARMIS Annual Summary Report; written comments must be submitted on or before March 24, 2026. The FCC specifically requests suggestions on ways to minimize burden, including for small business concerns.
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