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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has finalized a rule adjusting civil monetary penalties for inflation as mandated by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015. These changes aim to keep the penalties effective as deterrents by adjusting them according to inflation. The rule specifies the updated penalty amounts for various violations under the Communications Act, and these changes apply to penalties assessed from January 15, 2025, onwards. The FCC has also corrected a previously removed footnote regarding penalties for misrepresentation or lack of candor.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on a new information collection related to the IoT Cybersecurity Labeling Program. This is part of the FCC's efforts to reduce paperwork, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The program aims to provide consumers with accessible information about the security of IoT products they are considering purchasing. The FCC wants feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and potential burdens of the information collection process, and comments should be submitted by February 28, 2025.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting public comments on information collections aimed at reducing paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They want feedback on whether collecting this information is vital, how accurate the FCC's burden estimate is, and how the quality and clarity of data can be improved. Additionally, they seek suggestions to reduce the burden on businesses, especially small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. The goal is to ensure that the FCC's processes are efficient while still fulfilling their duty under the Communications Act of 1934 and the Cable Landing License Act.