FCC Asks for Ideas to Ease Safety Comm Paperwork
Published Date: 11/21/2025
Notice
Summary
The FCC is checking in on a paperwork process that helps keep public safety communications running smoothly. They want your thoughts on how to make this info collection easier and less time-consuming, especially for small businesses. If you have ideas or concerns, speak up by January 20, 2026—this helps save time and money for everyone involved!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
One-time Public Safety frequency filing
If you are a non-governmental applicant (an individual, household, or for-profit business) seeking use of frequencies in the Public Safety Pool under 47 CFR 90.20(a)(2)(v) and 90.20(a)(2)(xi), you must submit a one-time special eligibility showing to the FCC. The collection is OMB Control Number 3060-0204, expects 2 respondents and 2 responses, takes about 0.25–0.75 hours per response (total annual burden 1 hour), and is required to obtain or retain the authorization; the FCC reports no monetary cost.
Small businesses invited to suggest burden cuts
The FCC is asking for public comments on ways to reduce the paperwork burden, and explicitly asks for ideas to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. Comments must be submitted by January 20, 2026.
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