FCC Tweaks Biz Notices to Cops Paperwork Burden
Published Date: 4/16/2025
Notice
Summary
The FCC is checking in on a paperwork process that helps law enforcement do their job while keeping businesses in the loop. They want your thoughts on how to make this info collection easier, clearer, and less time-consuming, especially for small businesses. If you have ideas, speak up by June 16, 2025, so the FCC can keep things running smoothly without extra hassle or costs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
CALEA reporting time burden on carriers
If you are a business or other for-profit carrier subject to CALEA, the FCC estimates 250 respondents and 260 responses with an estimated 5–80 hours per response and a total annual paperwork burden of 1,810 hours. The FCC reports "Total Annual Cost: No Cost," but the collection requires firms to prepare system security and integrity statements, updates, petitions, and monitoring reports.
DOJ reimbursement option for CALEA compliance costs
Under CALEA section 109(b), a telecommunications carrier covered by CALEA may file a petition with the FCC and an application with the Department of Justice to request that DOJ pay the costs of the carrier's CALEA compliance for any equipment, facility, or service installed or deployed after January 1, 1995.
Up to two-year compliance extension available
Under CALEA section 107(c)(1), a petitioner may apply for an extension of time of up to two years from the date the petition is filed to come into compliance with a particular CALEA section 103 capability requirement. These petitions are voluntary and apply to carriers subject to CALEA.
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