FCC Invites Feedback to Lighten Small Biz Paperwork Load Review
Published Date: 5/7/2025
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. This is a chance to share your thoughts before any changes happen, helping save time and money for everyone involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Paperwork burden review for small businesses
The FCC is asking the public to comment on its information collections to reduce paperwork burdens. The agency specifically seeks 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 may not conduct or sponsor an information collection unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The notice says no person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act that does not display a valid OMB control number.
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