FCC Seeks Input on Extending Its Information Collection Forms
Published Date: 8/7/2025
Notice
Summary
The FCC is asking for your thoughts on how it collects information to make sure it’s useful and not too much work. This affects everyone who deals with FCC paperwork, especially small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. They want to keep things clear, easy, and quick, so you might see some updates soon—no extra costs or penalties if the forms aren’t properly approved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
No Penalty Without Valid OMB Number
The FCC notes that it may not conduct a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with an information collection subject to the PRA that does not display a valid OMB control number.
FCC Seeks Public Comment on Paperwork
The Federal Communications Commission is asking the public and other federal agencies to comment on its information collections under the Paperwork Reduction Act. You can comment on whether the collections are necessary, the accuracy of burden estimates, ways to improve clarity and utility, and ways to reduce burden including using automated collection techniques.
Small Businesses (<25) Burden Focus
The FCC specifically asks for ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. If you run or own a very small business, the FCC is seeking ideas to make FCC paperwork easier and less time-consuming for that group.
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