FCC Seeks Comment on Streamlining Forms for Small Carriers
Published Date: 6/11/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is asking the public and other agencies to comment on a paperwork update that aims to make things easier, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. They want to reduce the hassle of filling out forms and need approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to keep collecting this info. Comments are due by July 13, 2026, so don’t miss your chance to weigh in!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Remittance Forms Required for FCC Payments
If you make any payment to the FCC (for regulatory fees, application filing fees, auctions, fines, FOIA billings, or other debts), a remittance advice form (FCC Form 159 family or a remittance voucher) must accompany the payment. The collection is OMB Control Number 3060-0589, covers 238,044 respondents with an estimated 15 minutes (0.25 hours) per response and a total annual burden of 59,511 hours.
Small Businesses (<25) Invited to Comment
The FCC specifically asks for comments on how to further reduce the information collection burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. Written comments must be submitted on or before July 13, 2026.
Regulatory Fees Must Be Paid Electronically
The FCC states that beginning in Fiscal Year 2014, all regulatory fee payments must be made electronically, and the Commission will no longer mail initial regulatory fee assessments to CMRS providers. This remains part of the Commission's procedures supporting the remittance forms.
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