Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority
Published Date: 2/10/2026
Notice
Summary
The FCC is checking in on some paperwork rules that affect about 15 businesses, mostly to make sure the info they collect is useful and not too much work. They’re asking for your thoughts by April 13, 2026, to help keep things clear and easy. This review won’t cost much—just about $3,750 total—and aims to keep the process smooth and fair for small businesses.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Paperwork Burden for About 15 Stations
About 15 businesses (respondents) are covered by this information collection. The FCC estimates each response takes 0.5 to 0.83 hours, for a total annual burden of 20 hours and total annual costs of $3,750.
Technical Showing Required for Modifications
If you are a licensee of a grandfathered short-spaced FM station and seek to modify or relocate the station, you must provide a showing proving you will not increase the total predicted interference area or the associated population, and you must show any newly predicted service-loss areas still have adequate service remaining.
Must Notify Affected Short-Spaced Stations
Applicants proposing predicted interference in areas not currently predicted to be affected must serve a copy of the application to the licensee(s) of the affected short-spaced station(s). This gives those licensees an opportunity to review proposals and file informal objections.
Opportunity to Comment by April 13, 2026
The FCC invites public comments on this information collection and requests written PRA comments to be submitted on or before April 13, 2026. Contact information is provided (Cathy Williams, (202) 418-2918) and the OMB Control Number is 3060-0727.
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