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2026-19307, Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority

The FCC is checking in on its paperwork rules to make sure they’re not too tricky or time-consuming for businesses, governments, and nonprofits. They want your thoughts on how to keep things clear, useful, and easy, especially for small businesses. If you want to share your ideas, you’ve got until November 23, 2026, so don’t miss out!

2026-19309, Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority

The FCC is checking in on a form that AM radio stations use to report their signal settings, making sure it’s still useful and not too much work. They want feedback from businesses and nonprofits by November 23, 2026, to keep the process smooth and easy, especially for small groups. This review won’t cost much time—just about an hour per response—and helps keep paperwork light and clear.

2026-19313, Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission

The FCC is asking for public feedback on a new paperwork form related to choosing managers for the 4.9 GHz radio band. This affects businesses, nonprofits, and local governments who must spend about 120 hours to complete it once. Comments are due by November 23, 2026, and the FCC wants to make sure the process is clear and not too time-consuming, especially for small groups.

2026-19305, Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission

The FCC is checking in on its paperwork rules for companies and groups that handle emergency 911 info, especially for internet phone services. They want to make sure the forms are useful, clear, and not too much work—especially for small businesses. If you have thoughts, speak up by November 23, 2026, so the FCC can keep things smooth and efficient without costing extra time or money.

2026-19314, Information Collection Being Submitted for Review and Approval to Office of Management and Budget

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is asking the public and other agencies to comment on a paperwork update aimed at making things easier, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. They want to reduce the hassle of filling out forms and are accepting feedback until October 22, 2026. This effort helps save time and money by cutting down unnecessary paperwork.

2026-18774, Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission

The FCC is checking in on its paperwork rules for businesses, nonprofits, and governments that use phone systems to make sure emergency calling info is up to date and easy to handle. They want your thoughts on how to keep this info collection useful but less of a hassle, especially for small businesses. Comments are due by November 13, 2026, and this process helps keep emergency phone services running smoothly without wasting time or money.

Previous: 2026-19312, Unsafe or Unsound Practices, Matters Requiring Attention; Correction

The Treasury’s Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) fixed a small but important mistake in their recent rule about unsafe banking practices. They corrected the OCC’s docket number to make sure everything’s official and clear. This fix takes effect November 2, 2026, and helps banks and regulators stay on the same page without any confusion.

Next: 2026-19350, Nonclinical Testing Terminology

The FDA is updating its rules to replace the words “animal” tests with “nonclinical” tests, making room for new, smarter ways to check drug safety without relying only on animal testing. This change affects drug makers and researchers but won’t add new costs or requirements. The rule kicks in on February 4, 2027, and comments are open until December 7, 2026.