FCC Begs for Comments on More Paperwork
Published Date: 7/17/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is asking the public and other agencies to review and comment on their paperwork plans by August 17, 2026. They want to make sure small businesses with fewer than 25 employees have less paperwork to deal with. This is part of a bigger effort to cut down on unnecessary forms and save time and money for everyone involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Commercial broadcast permit filing burdens
The FCC requests a three-year OMB extension for OMB Control No. 3060-0027, covering Form 2100 schedules for commercial AM and FM construction-permit applications. The collection lists 3,092 respondents, 4,199 responses, an estimated 0.075 to 6.25 hours per response, total annual burden of 12,435 hours, and total annual cost of $61,420,108.
Noncommercial (NCE) stations: 30-day public notice rule
The FCC requests a three-year OMB extension for OMB Control No. 3060-0029 covering Schedule 340 for noncommercial educational (NCE) FM and DTV construction-permit applications. The collection reports 2,820 respondents and responses, estimated 0.5 to 6 hours per response, total annual burden of 6,603 hours, and total annual cost of $30,039,119. NCE applicants must post local public notice online for 30 consecutive days beginning within five business days of application acceptance and link to the filed application.
Small businesses: paperwork relief solicited
The FCC is asking for public comment on ways to reduce paperwork for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. Comments are due by August 17, 2026, as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act and the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act review.
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