FCC Reviews Info Collection Burdens Again
Published Date: 8/11/2026
Notice
Summary
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.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
Upper C-band Auction Schedule Announced
The FCC reconfigured 160 megahertz of spectrum in 3.98–4.14 GHz to make new flexible-use licenses available and tentatively scheduled the Commission auction to begin in April 2027; Congress directed licenses be granted no later than July 4, 2027. This creates an opportunity for applicants to bid for Upper C-band licenses under that timetable.
Deadlines for Incumbent FSS Relocation
Incumbent fixed-satellite service (FSS) operations must be relocated under FCC deadlines: a Primary Transition Deadline of December 30, 2030 for the top 75 Partial Economic Areas (PEAs) and a Final Transition Deadline of June 30, 2031 for all remaining PEAs in the contiguous United States. Terrestrial wireless operations may begin in PEAs subject to the Final Transition Deadline as of July 1, 2031 or once Certifications of Completion are validated and incentive payments made.
Licensees Must Pay Relocation Reimbursements
The FCC requires new Upper C-band licensees to reimburse eligible incumbent FSS operators for reasonable and necessary transition costs and to make associated incentive payments; clearing of FSS operations is structured so that new terrestrial operations begin only after Certifications are validated and incentive payments are made.
Real-time Disclosure Paperwork Requirement
The FCC requires the Upper C-band Clearinghouse and the Relocation Coordinator to make real-time disclosures of the content, timing, and parties to communications with auction applicants when the prohibition in 47 CFR 1.2105(c) applies. The new information collection estimates 2 respondents, up to 12 responses, about 1 hour per response, for a total annual burden of 12 hours and reports no annual cost.
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