FCC Seeks Input on Easier Reporting for Disability Services
Published Date: 4/16/2026
Notice
Summary
The FCC is checking in on how it collects info from businesses, individuals, and governments about services for people with hearing and speech disabilities. They want your thoughts on making the process easier, clearer, and less time-consuming, especially for small businesses. If you want to share your ideas, make sure to do it by June 15, 2026—this could save everyone time and hassle!
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
Expanded Data-Breach Reporting Requirements
The FCC amended TRS customer proprietary network information (CPNI) breach reporting requirements and expanded the definition of "breach"; TRS providers must notify the Commission, the United States Secret Service, and the FBI in certain circumstances (order adopted December 21, 2023).
Stronger 911 Location Rules for Relay Services
The FCC requires fixed internet-based TRS devices to provide automated dispatchable location to Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs); non-fixed devices must provide Registered Location or alternative location data when dispatchable location is not feasible, with routing to Emergency Relay Calling Centers as a last resort (as amended in the MLTS/dispatchable location order described).
FCC Seeks Comments to Cut Paperwork Burden
The FCC is asking for public comments by June 15, 2026 on ways to reduce paperwork and information-collection burdens for businesses, individuals, and governments related to relay services for people with hearing and speech disabilities. The agency specifically asked for ideas to further reduce burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees.
Current Compliance Burden: Hours and Costs
The FCC reports the covered collections involve 165,408 respondents and 1,764,771 responses, with estimated time per response ranging from 0.05 hours (3 minutes) to 300 hours. The total annual burden is 282,770 hours and the annual cost burden is $279,363.
User Protections: Notice and Temporary Service Rules
The FCC requires internet-based TRS providers that stop providing service to give their customers at least 30 days' notice, and the Commission allows providers to deliver compensable service to a new VRS or IP CTS user for up to two weeks after submitting the user's information to the TRS-URD if identity is verified within that period (Registration Grace Period Order dated June 30, 2022).
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