FCC Begs for Comments on Endless Forms Nightmare
Published Date: 10/8/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is asking the public and other agencies to review and comment on their paperwork plans to make things easier, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. They want feedback by November 9, 2026, to help reduce the time and hassle of filling out forms. This is part of a government effort to cut down on unnecessary paperwork and save everyone time and money.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Reporting requirements for wireline deployment and collocation
Companies involved in deploying advanced wireline telecommunications services and competitive local exchange carriers must comply with reporting, recordkeeping, and third-party disclosure requirements (OMB Control Number 3060-0848). The notice lists 584 respondents, 7,278 responses, estimated 0.5–26 hours per response, and a total annual burden of 25,873 hours.
Small businesses invited to suggest paperwork relief
If your small business has fewer than 25 employees, the FCC is asking for your written ideas on how to reduce paperwork burdens. Submit comments by November 9, 2026 at www.reginfo.gov and also send a copy to Nicole Ongele via the emails listed in the notice.
700 MHz license paperwork for safety-service organizations
Nongovernmental organizations that provide services protecting the safety of life or property must obtain a written statement from an authorizing state or local government entity to support an application for assignment of 700 MHz frequencies under Section 90.523. Regional planning regions must submit an initial plan for 700 MHz general use spectrum and any plan modifications must include full text and certification of coordination; OMB Control Number 3060-0805 shows 1,066 respondents, 1,066 responses, an estimated 1 hour per response, and a total annual burden of 1,066 hours.
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