FCC Paperwork Reduction Act Review: Public Comment on Information Collection Burdens
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is conducting a mandatory review of its existing information collection requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995. This review is part of the FCC's ongoing effort to assess whether its data collection practices remain necessary, accurate, and minimally burdensome on regulated entities and the public. The FCC is soliciting public comments on four specific aspects: (1) the necessity and practical utility of the information collected, (2) the accuracy of the Commission's estimates of respondent burden, (3) opportunities to improve the quality and clarity of collected information, and (4) methods to reduce the burden on respondents, with special attention to small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. Any FCC information collection must display a valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number to be enforceable. Without a valid OMB control number, no person can be penalized for non-compliance with that collection requirement. This notice invites both the general public and other federal agencies to participate in the comment process.
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Key Changes
- FCC initiates public comment period for review of existing information collection requirements under PRA of 1995
- Comments specifically requested on the necessity and practical utility of current FCC information collections
- Special consideration given to reducing burden on small businesses with fewer than 25 employees
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What this law requires
FCC must conduct mandatory review of existing information collection requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
FCC must solicit and accept public comments on the necessity and practical utility of information collected
FCC must solicit and accept public comments on the accuracy of burden estimates for respondents
FCC must solicit and accept public comments on methods to reduce burden on respondents, with special attention to small businesses with fewer than 25 employees
Every FCC information collection must display a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number to be enforceable