The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public and federal agency comments on its information collection efforts as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The FCC wants feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and quality of the information collected, as well as suggestions for minimizing the burden on small businesses. This collection supports the FCC's implementation of reforms to ensure Americans have access to affordable broadband and voice services, including commitments for deployment, maintenance, and operation of 5G networks by competitive eligible telecommunications carriers (ETCs). The FCC’s rule provides flexibility for ETCs to manage their legacy support funds, specifically detailing how they can use their resources in 2021 and 2022.
Simple Explanation
The FCC wants to know if the way they collect information, like asking people questions to help make internet and phone services better, is working well or if it's too hard for small businesses. They want to be sure that everything is fair and also want ideas on how to make it easier.