# 2026-01309: FCC Repeats Call: Lighten Our Info Gathering Load, Please

2026-01309, Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, is a Federal Register notice from Federal Communications Commission published 2026-01-23, effective Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before March 24, 2026. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible. (as of 2026-06-08).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-01309
- Title: Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Federal Communications Commission
- Citation: 91 FR 2932
- Published: 2026-01-23
- Effective: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before March 24, 2026. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible.
- Comments close: 2026-03-24
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-08

## In one line

FCC Repeats Call: Lighten Our Info Gathering Load, Please

## Summary

The FCC is asking for your thoughts on how it collects info to make sure it’s useful and not a hassle. This affects individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and governments who spend about 10 minutes responding. You’ve got until March 24, 2026, to share your ideas and help cut down paperwork and save time (and maybe money) for small businesses.

## 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 the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. 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 techniques or other forms of information technology; and ways to further reduce the information 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 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 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number.

## Effects PRIA read

- Voluntary 10‑Minute FCC Feedback Request: cost, low. The FCC is requesting qualitative feedback from individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and state/local/tribal governments. The collection is a one-time, voluntary response that is estimated to take 0.166 hours (10 minutes) per respondent, with 259,600 respondents, totaling 43,267 hours and listed as…
- Small Businesses Asked About Burden Reduction: benefit, low. The FCC specifically requests comment on ways to minimize the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees and on use of automated techniques to reduce paperwork. Stakeholders may submit comments by March 24, 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
- [2026-01309 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/23/2026-01309/information-collection-being-reviewed-by-the-federal-communications-commission)
- [2026-01309 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-23/pdf/2026-01309.pdf)

## Related
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- [Next: 2026-01310, Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-01310)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-01309 (as of 2026-06-08).