FCC Checks Paperwork Burden: Comments Welcome, Yawn
Published Date: 3/17/2025
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Summary
The FCC is checking in on some paperwork rules to make sure they’re still useful and not too much of a hassle, especially for small businesses. They want your thoughts on how to make these info collections easier and clearer. If you have ideas or concerns, speak up by May 16, 2025, so the FCC can keep things smooth and fair without extra costs or delays.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Certification filings support maritime rescues
The documents manufacturers must provide are used by Telecommunications Certification Bodies to verify devices meet international technical standards. The FCC states that if this information were not available, operation of marine safety equipment could be hindered and that could threaten the ability of rescue personnel to locate vessels in distress.
Manufacturers must submit certification documents
If you make emergency marine radio beacons or personal locator beacons, you must include extra documents with your equipment certification applications. The rule lists specific standards and tests (for example, IEC 61097-17, RTCM Standards 11000, 11901, and COSPAS‑SARSAT Standards C/S T.001 and C/S T.007) and requires letters, test data, and instruction manuals. The FCC estimates 80 respondents, 1 hour per response, a total annual burden of 80 hours, and no annual cost.
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