FCC Seeks Input on Info Collection: Same Old Song
Published Date: 5/5/2025
Notice
Summary
The FCC is asking the public and other agencies to help review some paperwork rules to make sure they’re really needed and not too much of a hassle. They want to keep things clear, useful, and easy—especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. If you’ve got thoughts, now’s the time to share before any changes happen!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
FCC Requests Paperwork Burden Feedback
The FCC is asking the public and other agencies to comment on its information collection rules to see if they are necessary and not too burdensome. It specifically asks for ways to minimize burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees, including use of automated collection methods.
No Penalty Without Valid OMB Number
The FCC states it may not collect information unless the collection displays a currently valid OMB control number. No person may be penalized for failing to comply with a collection that does not display a valid OMB control number.
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