FCC reviews radio service paperwork burdens for businesses
Published Date: 3/6/2025
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Summary
The FCC is checking in on some paperwork rules to make sure they’re useful and not too much work, especially for small businesses. They want your thoughts by May 5, 2025, on how to keep things clear and easy while still getting the info they need. This review affects businesses that deal with radio service authorizations and aims to keep things smooth without extra costs or hassle.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
AM Auction Section 307(b) Supplemental Filings
If you file an AM auction application that is mutually exclusive with applications proposing different communities of license, you must submit an amendment with supplemental Section 307(b) information (for example: area and population within the proposed 2 mV/m and 0.5 mV/m contours; number of stations licensed to and serving the proposed community; latest Census population; and a description of civic, cultural, religious, social or commercial attributes). The collection covers 210 respondents, with estimated time per response of 0.5–6 hours, a total annual burden of 1,029 hours, and total annual costs of $2,126,100. The FCC will dismiss an auction filing if the required amendment is not filed, and in some cases a dispositive Section 307(b) preference can allow an applicant to receive authorization without competitive bidding.
Presunrise/Postsunset Authorization Letter
If you are an AM broadcast licensee seeking a presunrise or postsunset service authorization, you must submit a letter to the FCC with your name, call letters, location, intended service, and how any required power reduction will be achieved. The collection covers 200 respondents, with an estimated time per response of 0.25 hours, a total annual burden of 50 hours, and total annual costs of $15,000. Upon submission of this letter, operation may begin without further authority.
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