FCC Information Collection Review Under Paperwork Reduction Act
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is conducting a mandatory review of its information collection practices under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995. The review invites public comments and input from federal agencies on whether the proposed data collections are necessary, accurate in burden estimates, and appropriately designed to minimize compliance costs. The FCC is specifically seeking feedback on four dimensions: the practical utility and necessity of the information collected, the accuracy of its estimated burden on respondents, methods to improve clarity and quality of collected data, and ways to reduce the administrative burden—especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. As a procedural requirement under the PRA, the FCC cannot conduct or sponsor any information collection that does not carry a valid OMB (Office of Management and Budget) control number. Entities are protected from penalties for non-compliance with any collection lacking this number.
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Key Changes
- FCC opens public comment period on existing and proposed information collections under PRA of 1995
- Comments solicited on practical utility and necessity of FCC information collections
- Burden reduction specifically prioritized for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees
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Obligations
What this law requires
FCC must conduct a mandatory review of its information collection practices under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
FCC must invite and accept public comments and input from federal agencies on proposed data collections
FCC must evaluate whether proposed information collections are necessary for proper performance of Commission functions with practical utility
FCC must verify the accuracy of estimated burden on respondents for each information collection
FCC must identify and implement methods to reduce administrative burden on small businesses with fewer than 25 employees