FCC Asks for Feedback on Emergency Calling Paperwork Burdens
Published Date: 4/13/2026
Notice
Summary
The FCC is checking in on some paperwork rules to make sure they’re useful and not too much work, especially for small businesses and local governments. They want your thoughts by June 12, 2026, on how to keep things clear and easy while still getting the info they need. This review mostly affects businesses and government groups involved with emergency calling systems and aims to keep things smooth without extra costs or hassle.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Non‑Initialized Handset Duties
The FCC is extending OMB Control Number 3060-0987 for 911 callback capability and non‑initialized handsets. The collection lists 553 business respondents and 225,553 responses, with an estimated 0.01076465 hour per response (range: 30 seconds per handset labeling to one hour for public education), totaling 2,428 annual burden hours. Requirements apply to manufacturers of 911‑only handsets manufactured after May 3, 2004.
E911 PSAP Information Requirement
The FCC is extending OMB Control Number 3060-0813 for Enhanced 911 (Section 9.10). The collection covers 633 respondents and 567 responses, takes about 0.5–1 hour per response, totals 527 annual burden hours, and is mandatory. If a carrier challenges a PSAP request, the PSAP must show cost recovery, ordered equipment, and timely requests for trunking/facilities (or meet the listed alternatives).
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