FCC reviews phone service paperwork—yawn, comments welcome
Published Date: 4/7/2025
Notice
Summary
The FCC is checking in on a paperwork process that affects businesses using local phone company services. They want your thoughts on how to make this info collection easier and clearer, especially for small businesses. Comments are due by June 6, 2025, and this review won’t cost businesses extra but aims to keep things smooth and fair.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
LEC filing: 60-hour, $1,040 paperwork burden
Tier 1 local exchange carriers (LECs) that must file density pricing zone plans under Section 69.123 face an estimated burden of 60 hours for the one required response and a total annual cost of $1,040 (OMB Control Number 3060-0526). Filing and obtaining approval of these pricing plans is required to obtain or retain benefits and is used by FCC staff to ensure rates are just, reasonable, and nondiscriminatory.
Expanded interconnection opportunities for third parties
The Commission requires Tier 1 LECs to provide expanded opportunities for third-party interconnection with their interstate special access facilities under the density pricing zone rules. Price-cap LECs may define rate zones within study areas where expanded interconnection is operational.
Small-business PRA comment opportunity (≤25 employees)
The FCC requests comments on ways to minimize the information collection burden, explicitly asking how to further reduce the burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees; written comments must be submitted on or before June 6, 2025. The notice solicits input on reducing paperwork, enhancing clarity, and using automated techniques to lower respondent burden.
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