FCC Seeks Ideas to Ease Tariff Reporting Burden on Businesses
Published Date: 4/23/2026
Notice
Summary
The FCC is checking in on its paperwork rules to make sure they’re useful and not too much work, especially for small businesses. They want your thoughts on how to improve or simplify the info they collect from companies about tariffs. If you want to share your ideas, send them by June 22, 2026—this could save time and money for thousands of businesses!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
FCC Seeks Paperwork Cuts for Small Business
The FCC is asking for public comments on how to reduce the paperwork it requires, and it specifically asks for ways to further reduce the burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. If you want to comment, send your written PRA comments by June 22, 2026.
Estimated Tariff Filing Time and Cost
Businesses that must file under Part 61 face an estimated total annual burden of 170,314 hours and total annual costs of $477,800. The FCC estimates 3,756 respondents and 4,581 responses, with each response taking between 1 hour and 50 hours.
Carriers Must Provide Tariff and Detariffing Data
The FCC requires carriers to file tariffs and supporting documentation so the Commission and state commissions can judge whether services are just and reasonable. Local exchange carriers must provide information about detariffed services (including business data services), and Internet Protocol Enabled Service (IPES) providers must report information about engagement in Access Stimulation.
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