FCC Seeks Feedback to Streamline Its Information Gathering Forms
Published Date: 4/16/2026
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Summary
The FCC is asking the public and businesses to share their thoughts on how it collects information to make sure it’s useful and not too much work. They want to reduce paperwork, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. If you want to comment, you’ve got until June 15, 2026, so don’t miss out on shaping how the FCC works!
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FCC Form 2100 Schedule D Filing
If you operate a broadcast station, the FCC now requires you to file FCC Form 2100, Schedule D when you seek to change your community of license or change designation between services under rules 74.787(a)(1)(ii) and (a)(2)(ii). The Commission estimates 1,105 respondents with 1.5 hours per response, a total annual burden of 1,658 hours, and an annual cost burden of $132,600; this submission was made to OMB following the December 19, 2025 Report and Order (FCC 25-84).
FCC Form 2100 Schedule F Updates
Class A stations must file FCC Form 2100, Schedule F to request modification of license when changing community of license or when downgrading to low power television status, per rule changes adopted in the December 19, 2025 Report and Order (FCC 25-84). The FCC estimates 95 respondents, 395 responses, 2.0 hours per response, a total annual burden of 380 hours, and total annual cost of $40,375.
Paperwork Reduction for Small Businesses
The FCC is asking the public how to reduce paperwork burdens and specifically requests ideas to further reduce information collection burdens on small businesses with fewer than 25 employees, including use of automated collection techniques. Written comments must be submitted on or before June 15, 2026.
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