FCC Invites Ideas to Simplify Its Paperwork Rules
Published Date: 4/29/2026
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Summary
The FCC is checking in on its paperwork rules to make sure they’re easy and useful for everyone involved, from businesses to local governments. They want your thoughts on how to keep things clear, cut down on hassle, and help small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. If you want to share your ideas, make sure to do it by June 29, 2026—because your feedback helps shape smarter, simpler rules!
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Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Time and Cost to File Formal Complaints
If you file a formal complaint using FCC Form 485, the FCC estimates each response takes between 1 and 68 hours. The collection covers 2 respondents, 6 responses, a total annual burden of 151 hours, and a total annual cost of $39,600.
Electronic Formal Complaint Process Exists
The FCC's information collection includes the process for electronically submitting a formal complaint against a common carrier (FCC Form 485). The same formal complaint procedures are applied to data roaming disputes and to complaints about programs certified under the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP).
Small Business Paperwork Relief Focus
The FCC specifically requests ideas to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The agency is seeking input as part of its Paperwork Reduction Act review.
Protection If OMB Control Number Missing
The FCC states it may not conduct or sponsor an information collection unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number, and no person shall be subject to penalty for failing to comply with a collection that does not display a valid OMB control number.
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