FCC tweaks job form for broadcasters—business as usual.
Published Date: 9/29/2026
Notice
Summary
The FCC is checking in on a form that businesses and nonprofits fill out about equal job opportunities in broadcasting. They want your thoughts on how to make this paperwork easier and clearer, especially for small businesses. If you have ideas or concerns, speak up by November 30, 2026—this helps keep the process smooth and fair without extra costs or hassle.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Broadcast licensees must file EEO report
If you operate an AM, FM, TV, Class A, Low Power TV, International station, or are a Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service (SDARS) licensee, you must file FCC Form 2100, Schedule 396 (Broadcast Equal Employment Opportunity Program Report) when you renew your license. Filing is required to obtain or retain your license under the Communications Act authority cited in the notice.
Paperwork burden: hours and costs quantified
The FCC estimates 1,479 respondents will file Schedule 396, each response taking about 0.5 to 2 hours. The agency estimates a total annual burden of 2,280 hours and total annual cost of $333,000 for this information collection.
Opportunity to seek reduced burden for very small firms
The FCC is requesting public comments on ways to minimize the collection burden, including ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees; comments must be submitted on or before November 30, 2026. You can submit suggestions about reducing paperwork, clarifying the form, or using automated tools to reduce time and cost.
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