# 2026-05119: FCC Seeks Input to Lighten Paperwork Load on Governments

2026-05119, Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, is a Federal Register notice from Federal Communications Commission published 2026-03-17, effective Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before May 15, 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.; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-06-08).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-05119
- As of: 2026-06-08
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-05119
- Title: Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Federal Communications Commission
- Citation: 91 FR 12796
- Published: 2026-03-17
- Effective: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before May 15, 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: 2026-05-15
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-08

## In one line

FCC Seeks Input to Lighten Paperwork Load on Governments

## Summary

The FCC is checking in on a paperwork process that affects state, local, and tribal governments, asking for feedback to make it easier and clearer. They want to cut down on hassle, especially for small businesses, and are open to ideas on using tech to help. If you have thoughts, send them in by May 15, 2026, so the FCC can keep things running smoothly without wasting time or money.

## 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.

## Effects PRIA read

- 4.9 GHz Public Safety Data Requirement: cost, high. State, local, and tribal governments that are incumbent public safety licensees or applicants in the 4.9 GHz band must submit granular technical data into the FCC’s Universal Licensing System (ULS). The FCC estimates 190 respondents will each spend about 16 hours per response (total annual burden 3…
- Small Business Paperwork Relief Focus: benefit, low. The FCC is specifically asking for ideas to reduce information-collection burdens on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees and to use automated or other technology to minimize burden. Submit comments by May 15, 2026.
- One-Time Collection Completed July 9, 2025: benefit, low. Section 90.1207(f) was a one-time information collection that was completed on July 9, 2025, and the FCC states there are no additional burdens associated with that requirement going forward.

## 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
- [2026-05119 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/17/2026-05119/information-collection-being-reviewed-by-the-federal-communications-commission)
- [2026-05119 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-17/pdf/2026-05119.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-05119 (as of 2026-06-08).