FCC Asks: How to Make Fee Forms Less Annoying?
Published Date: 4/6/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is asking the public and small businesses to share their thoughts on how to make paperwork easier and less time-consuming. They want to keep collecting important info but reduce the hassle, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. Comments are open until May 6, 2026, so don’t miss your chance to help shape the process!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Forms Removed; Letters‑of‑Credit Remain
The FCC says it has eliminated the information collection tied to FCC Form 683 for the Connect America Fund Phase II long-form review now that that review is complete, and proposes to remove the related application requirements (47 CFR 54.315(a),(b) and 54.804(a),(b)). The agency will keep only the limited ongoing annual maintenance requirements for letters of credit under 47 CFR 54.315(c) (CAF Phase II) and 47 CFR 54.804(c) (RDOF). The current collection (OMB control number 3060-1256) lists 530 respondents, an estimated 2 hours per response, and a total annual burden of 1,060 hours.
FCC Seeks Small‑Business Paperwork Input
The FCC is asking the public to comment on this information collection and specifically requests suggestions to reduce burdens on small businesses with fewer than 25 employees under the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act. Written comments and recommendations must be submitted on or before May 6, 2026 (submit via www.reginfo.gov and send copies as instructed in the notice).
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