FCC Asks Public to Review Its Paperwork Burden
Published Date: 6/25/2026
Notice
Summary
The FCC is checking in on some paperwork rules to make sure they’re still useful and not too much work for businesses, nonprofits, and local governments. They want your thoughts by August 24, 2026, especially on how to make things easier and clearer. This review won’t cost extra but aims to keep things smooth and fair for everyone involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 3 costs, 1 mixed.
Paperwork Burden and Costs for Respondents
If your organization files under OMB Control Number 3060-0441, the FCC estimates 363 respondents and 363 responses, with each response taking about 1.5 hours. The FCC reports a total annual burden of 545 hours and a total annual cost of $49,913 for this information collection.
Waiver Applicants Must Provide Interference Analysis
If you apply for a waiver under 47 CFR 90.621(b)(4), you must submit an interference analysis using a generally accepted terrain-based propagation model showing co-channel stations receive the same or greater interference protection as in the Short-Spacing Separation Table.
Letters of Concurrence Required for Reduced Separation
Under 47 CFR 90.621(b)(5), you may locate stations closer than required separation only if you provide letters of concurrence from each co-channel licensee within the specified separation and file those letters with the Commission.
800 MHz Incumbents Must Notify FCC Within 30 Days
If you are an 800 MHz incumbent Specialized Mobile Radio (SMR) licensee, you must notify the Commission within 30 days of any changes in technical parameters or additional stations constructed that fall within short-spacing criteria, per 47 CFR 90.693.
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