FCC Reviews Information Collection Rules for Telecom Firms
Published Date: 12/1/2025
Notice
Summary
The FCC is checking in on some paperwork rules to make sure they’re easy and useful for everyone, especially small businesses. They want your thoughts on how to keep things clear and simple while collecting important info from companies and governments. If you want to share your ideas, you’ve got until January 30, 2026, so don’t miss out!
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
Class A TV DTS Application Burden
Class A television stations that propose DTS operations must file FCC Form 2100, Schedule E (OMB Control No. 3060-0932) for construction permits. The collection covers 60 respondents, requires about 6.0 to 8.25 hours per response, has a total annual burden of 495 hours, and an annual cost burden of $258,000; responding is required to obtain or retain benefits.
Significantly Viewed Audience Survey Burden
Businesses conducting audience surveys to demonstrate 'significantly viewed' status under 47 CFR 76.54 (OMB Control No. 3060-0311) must run independent professional surveys and notify interested parties. The collection lists 4 respondents (12 responses), an average response time of 1–15 hours, a total annual burden of 184 hours, and a total annual cost of $2,400; the requirement is needed to obtain or retain benefits.
Low-Power TV License Filing Burden
If you operate a low power television or television translator station and seek Distributed Transmission System (DTS) license authority, you must use FCC Form 2100, Schedule D (OMB Control No. 3060-0017). The collection affects 805 respondents, takes about 1.5 hours per response, has a total annual burden of 1,208 hours, and a total annual cost of $96,600; responding is required to obtain benefits.
FCC Solicits Input to Reduce Small-Business Paperwork
The FCC requests public comments on these information collections and specifically asks for ways to minimize burden on respondents, including small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. Comments are due on or before January 30, 2026.
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