Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission
Published Date: 1/14/2025
Notice
Summary
The FCC is checking in on its paperwork rules to make sure they’re fair and not too time-consuming, especially for small businesses. They want your thoughts on how to improve the process and reduce hassle. If you’re a business or nonprofit that deals with Equal Employment Opportunity info, you’ve got until March 17, 2025, to share your feedback—so don’t miss out!
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
Broadcast & SDARS EEO Obligations
If you operate a broadcast station or a Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service (SDARS) licensee with 5 or more full‑time employees, you must establish, maintain, and carry out an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program covering recruitment, outreach, public file and website posting, record‑keeping, reporting, and self‑assessment under 47 CFR 73.2080.
MVPDs Must Maintain EEO Public Files
If you are a multichannel video program distributor (MVPD) employment unit employing 6 or more full‑time employees, you must establish and carry out an EEO program and maintain a public inspection file containing copies of all annual employment reports and related documents, and place certain EEO information in the public file per 47 CFR 76.73, 76.75, 76.79, and 76.1702.
Large Paperwork Time Burden for EEO Reporting
The FCC estimates 21,034 respondents for this collection, with an estimated 42 hours per response and a total annual burden of 883,428 hours. The collection is reported as having no monetary cost but represents a substantial time burden for businesses and nonprofits.
FCC Seeks Input to Reduce Burden on Small Businesses
The FCC specifically requests comments on ways to minimize the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees and invites written PRA comments on or before March 17, 2025.
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