FCC Asks Public to Streamline Its Own Paperwork
Published Date: 5/28/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is asking the public and small businesses to share their thoughts on how to make some paperwork easier and less time-consuming. They want to reduce the hassle, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. Comments are due by June 29, 2026, so don’t miss your chance to help shape these changes!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Interference Report Requirement Stays
If your station must suspend operations, you must file a Resumption of Operations notice in the FCC Licensing and Management System (LMS) after resuming. The notice must describe the nature of the interference, the source of the interfering signals, and the remedial steps taken; this collection now only covers 47 CFR 74.703(h). The FCC estimates 50 respondents, 2 hours per response, 100 total annual hours, and a total annual cost of $100,000.
ULS Streamlining Cuts Duplicate Filings
The FCC is extending the Universal Licensing System (ULS) collection to keep streamlining wireless licensing so applicants and licensees can file electronically in one system and avoid duplicate filings. The collection lists 57,070 respondents, estimated time per response from 0.166 hours (10 minutes) to 4 hours, and a total annual burden of 77,811 hours; the FCC says streamlining reduces filing costs and speeds licensing.
FCC Seeks Small Business Paperwork Relief
The FCC requests public comment on ways to reduce information-collection burdens, and specifically asks how to reduce burdens for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. Comments and recommendations must be submitted by June 29, 2026 via www.reginfo.gov and sent to FCC contacts listed in the notice.
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