The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is requesting public comments on an information collection as part of its ongoing efforts to minimize paperwork and comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public is invited to share their thoughts on whether the collection is necessary, its accuracy, and how it can be improved or made less burdensome, especially for small businesses. This information collection pertains to the implementation of the local competition provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996, which involves incumbent local exchange carriers providing certain services to new market entrants at reasonable prices. Comments are due by June 17, 2025, and should be sent to Nicole Ongele at the FCC.
Simple Explanation
The FCC wants people to tell them if they really need to collect certain information and if it's too hard for small businesses. They want ideas to make this easier, like using computers to help out.