FCC Seeks Input on Easing Small Biz Telecom Forms
Published Date: 1/28/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is asking the public and other agencies to review and comment on their paperwork rules by February 27, 2026. They want to make it easier for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees to handle these forms. This review helps reduce unnecessary paperwork and keeps the process smooth and fair for everyone involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Existing Paperwork Burden Imposes Measurable Costs
The FCC's information collection (OMB Control No. 3060-0787) covers rules about carrier selection and unauthorized carrier changes and currently lists 1,178 respondents and 3,817 responses, with estimated time per response of 0.5 to 10 hours. The collection reports a total annual burden of 8,692 hours and total annual cost of $2,630,000.
FCC Seeks Paperwork Relief for Very Small Businesses
The FCC is asking for specific comments on how to further reduce paperwork burdens for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees, under the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act. Comments are due by February 27, 2026, and the request refers to OMB Control Number 3060-0787.
Protections Against Unauthorized Carrier Changes (Slamming)
The information collection implements rules to prevent unauthorized changes of consumers' telecommunications carrier selections (so-called 'slamming') and includes verification requirements to confirm a person's intent to switch carriers. The collection is an extension of an existing approval and cites statutory authority at 47 U.S.C. 258.
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