FCC Again Asks for Input on Easier Government Forms
Published Date: 11/20/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is asking the public and small businesses to share their thoughts on how to make government paperwork easier and less time-consuming. They’re reviewing some information collection rules and want feedback by December 22, 2025. This effort aims to cut down hassle without costing extra money or time for those involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Written Consent Required for Cross-Border First Responder Links
The FCC requires written consent from a base station repeater licensee before first responders from Canada can communicate with that U.S. repeater. The collection targets state, local, or tribal government agencies (3,013 respondents) and estimates 0.5–1 hour per response with total annual burden of 5,272 hours.
FCC Seeks Small-Business Paperwork Feedback
The FCC is asking the public and specifically small businesses with fewer than 25 employees to comment on ways to reduce paperwork burdens. Comments must be submitted by December 22, 2025 via www.reginfo.gov and emailed copies to FCC contacts listed in the notice.
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