The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking comments from the public and other federal agencies as part of its effort to minimize paperwork burdens, a requirement under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments are invited on the necessity and utility of the FCC's information collection, the accuracy of the burden estimates, and suggestions for improving the clarity and reducing the burden on respondents, particularly small businesses. The FCC's current information collection, known as FCC Form 602, involves gathering data regarding ownership interests in wireless telecommunications services, with an annual burden of 5,217 hours and an annual cost of $762,300. Comments are due by July 7, 2025.
Simple Explanation
The FCC wants to know what people think about the forms they ask them to fill out, which help them keep track of who owns parts of phone and internet companies. They're trying to make it easier, especially for tiny businesses, and want ideas on how to make these forms better and less of a hassle to fill out.