FCC Polls Public on Easing Form-Filling Fiascos
Published Date: 7/22/2025
Notice
Summary
The FCC is checking in with the public and businesses to make sure its paperwork isn’t too tricky or time-consuming. They want to hear if the info they collect is useful, clear, and fair—especially for small businesses. If you’ve got thoughts, now’s the time to share before they finalize the rules and keep things running smoothly!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
FCC seeks to cut small-business paperwork
The FCC is asking the public how to reduce paperwork burdens and make information collections clearer and more useful, with special attention to minimizing burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. They specifically request ideas such as automated collection methods to lower time and effort for small businesses.
No penalty if OMB control number missing
The FCC reminded the public that the Commission may not conduct or sponsor an information collection unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number, and no person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection that does not display a valid OMB control number. This protects anyone asked to provide information to the FCC from penalties when the required OMB number is not shown.
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