# 2025-21617: FCC Reviews Information Collection Rules for Telecom Firms

2025-21617, Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority, is a Federal Register notice from Federal Communications Commission published 2025-12-01, effective Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before January 30, 2026.; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-06-08).

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- As of: 2026-06-08
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## Facts
- Document number: 2025-21617
- Title: Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Federal Communications Commission
- Citation: 90 FR 55113
- Published: 2025-12-01
- Effective: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before January 30, 2026.
- Comments close: 2026-01-30
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-08

## In one line

FCC Reviews Information Collection Rules for Telecom Firms

## 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!

## Abstract

As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collections. Comments are requested concerning: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid OMB control number.

## Effects PRIA read

- Low-Power TV License Filing Burden: cost, medium. 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…
- Class A TV DTS Application Burden: cost, high. 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…
- Significantly Viewed Audience Survey Burden: cost, high. 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 to…
- FCC Solicits Input to Reduce Small-Business Paperwork: benefit, low. 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.

## Related documents

- [2026-20591](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-20591): Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority, 2026-10-08
- [2026-20590](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-20590): Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, 2026-10-08
- [2026-20676](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-20676): Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority, 2026-10-08
- [2026-20607](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-20607): Information Collections Being Submitted for Review and Approval to Office of Management and Budget, 2026-10-08
- [2026-20681](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-20681): Information Collection Being Submitted for Review and Approval to Office of Management and Budget, 2026-10-08
- [2026-20486](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-20486): Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, 2026-10-06

## Sources
- [2025-21617 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/01/2025-21617/information-collections-being-reviewed-by-the-federal-communications-commission-under-delegated)
- [2025-21617 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-01/pdf/2025-21617.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2025-21617 (as of 2026-06-08).