FCC Information Collection Review Under Paperwork Reduction Act
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting public comment on an ongoing information collection as part of its obligations under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995. The notice is part of a routine review process aimed at reducing administrative burdens on individuals and organizations that must respond to FCC data requests. Comments are specifically sought on five issues: the necessity and practical utility of the information collected, the accuracy of the FCC's burden estimates, ways to improve the quality and clarity of the collection, opportunities to use automation or technology to reduce compliance burden, and special accommodations for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. As a statutory requirement, the FCC cannot conduct or sponsor any information collection that lacks a currently valid OMB control number. Respondents cannot be penalized for failing to comply with collections that do not display a valid OMB control number, providing a legal safeguard for the public.
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Key Changes
- FCC opens a public comment period on an active information collection under PRA 1995 — no deadline specified in notice
- Comments must address five specific criteria: necessity, burden accuracy, quality improvements, automation opportunities, and small business impact
- Special consideration required for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees to reduce compliance burden
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