FCC Checks Info Burden Estimates
Published Date: 7/28/2026
Notice
Summary
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. 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.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Stronger Wireless Service During Disasters
You may get more reliable mobile wireless service during disasters because the FCC's MDRI (adopted in June 2022) requires providers to improve roaming, mutual aid agreements, municipal preparedness, restoration, and consumer readiness; the FCC will collect provider data to gauge compliance and resolve roaming disputes. The collection supports public-safety benefits in events like Hurricane Ida, earthquakes in Puerto Rico, severe winter storms in Texas, and wildfire seasons.
Mobile Providers Must Report and Test
Facilities-based mobile wireless providers must follow the FCC's Mandatory Disaster Response Initiative (MDRI) and submit both one-time and annual reports about roaming, mutual aid, municipal preparedness, restoration, and consumer readiness. The information collection (OMB Control Number 3060-1317) covers 75 respondents, 1,793 responses, an estimated 2.85 hours per response, and a total annual burden of 5,119 hours; responding is mandatory.
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