FCC Information Collection for Connect America Fund Phase II and Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Auction Support
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The Federal Communications Commission is seeking public comments on a revision to OMB control number 3060-1256. This collection covers ongoing annual reporting requirements for recipients of support from the Connect America Fund Phase II auction and the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund auction. The Commission has eliminated most requirements associated with the now-completed long-form applications (FCC Form 683) for both programs. It proposes to remove obsolete regulations at 47 CFR 54.315(a)-(b) and 54.804(a)-(b) because all initial applications have concluded. Only limited ongoing obligations remain, primarily the annual maintenance of letters of credit under 47 CFR 54.315(c) and 54.804(c). The revision reduces paperwork burdens by deleting requirements that no longer serve any operational purpose.
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Key Changes
- Removes information collection requirements related to completed CAF Phase II and RDOF long-form applications (FCC Form 683)
- Proposes deletion of obsolete rules 47 CFR 54.315(a) and (b) and 47 CFR 54.804(a) and (b)
- Retains only annual letter of credit maintenance requirements under 47 CFR 54.315(c) and 54.804(c)
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Obligations
What this law requires
Recipients of Connect America Fund Phase II and Rural Digital Opportunity Fund auction support must maintain letters of credit as required under 47 CFR 54.315(c) and 54.804(c) on an ongoing annual basis
Award recipients must submit annual reporting to the FCC regarding maintenance of letters of credit supporting their CAF Phase II and RDOF auction awards
Interested parties must submit written comments and recommendations on the proposed information collection revision by May 6, 2026
Comments on the proposed information collection must be submitted through www.reginfo.gov and copied to Nicole Ongele at PRA@fcc.gov and Nicole.Ongele@fcc.gov, including the OMB control number 3060-1256
Small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees must be offered relief measures to reduce information collection burdens related to CAF Phase II and RDOF reporting