# 2026-11961: FCC Seeks Comments on Paperwork Rules 2026-11961, Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, is a Federal Register notice from Federal Communications Commission published 2026-06-15, effective Written comments should be submitted on or before August 14, 2026. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contacts below as soon as possible.; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-06-22). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-11961 - As of: 2026-06-22 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Document number: 2026-11961 - Title: Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission - Type: Notice - Agencies: Federal Communications Commission - Citation: 91 FR 35983 - Published: 2026-06-15 - Effective: Written comments should be submitted on or before August 14, 2026. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contacts below as soon as possible. - Comments close: 2026-08-14 - Significant: no - Touches household money: yes - Regulation identifier numbers: none - Last updated: 2026-06-22 ## In one line FCC Seeks Comments on Paperwork Rules ## Summary The FCC is reviewing its paperwork rules to make sure collecting info is useful and not too hard, especially for small businesses. They’re asking companies and the public to share thoughts by August 14, 2026, to help improve how they gather info about switching from TTY to Real-Time Text technology. This update could save time and reduce hassle while keeping communication tech up to date. ## Abstract As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collections. Comments are requested concerning: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid OMB control number. ## Effects PRIA read - FCC Seeks Input to Cut Small-Business Paperwork: benefit, medium. The FCC is asking for public comments by August 14, 2026, on its information collection about the transition from TTY to Real-Time Text to reduce paperwork burdens, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. The current collection lists 608 respondents, 3,040 responses, an estima… - Providers Encouraged to Do Accessible Consumer Outreach: benefit, medium. The FCC’s rules encourage wireless providers and manufacturers that transition from TTY to Real-Time Text to create and share consumer education materials, post accessible information online, run a telephone hotline and online interactive service, and train staff. Outreach must be provided in acces… - Waiver Notices: TTY Not Supported for 911 Over IP: cost, high. Wireless providers that obtain a waiver to stop supporting TTY over IP-based wireless must notify customers that, until TTY is sunset, TTY will not be supported for 911 calls over IP-based wireless services and must list text-based alternatives. 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