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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8026
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on an information collection related to FCC Form 175, which individuals and businesses must complete to participate in FCC auctions for licenses and permits. This effort is part of the agency's ongoing mandate to minimize paperwork and maximize the clarity and utility of collected data. The FCC aims to ensure that only qualified applicants participate in auctions, enhancing the competitive bidding process and upholding the public interest. The current approval of the information collection requirements under OMB Control Number 3060-0600 will be reviewed for a three-year extension, with no changes being made to the requirements.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC wants to hear what people think about a form that helps them pick who can join phone and TV auctions. They are checking if filling out the form takes too much time and how they can make it easier for everyone, especially small businesses.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11540
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is asking for public comments on reducing paperwork burdens, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees, as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The FCC has a proposed information collection related to the IoT Labeling Program, where businesses report information regarding cybersecurity of consumer IoT products. Reporting is voluntary and aims to increase IoT device security. Comments are due by April 7, 2025. The FCC emphasizes the importance of a valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number for such information collections.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC wants to know what people think about making rules to protect small businesses from having too much paperwork, especially about making sure smart devices, like those connected to the internet, are safe.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6645
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC is asking people for ideas to make sharing information easier and to help small businesses spend less time and money on paperwork. They want to find the best ways to collect information without making it too hard or confusing.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 5882
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on ways to reduce paperwork burdens, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees, as part of its compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request is part of the FCC’s ongoing efforts to streamline its processes and reduce the burden of information collection. Comments should be submitted through the website www.reginfo.gov by February 18, 2025. The proposal includes the evaluation of existing forms and requirements to ensure they are necessary and effectively support FCC functions.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC wants people to tell them how they can make filling out forms easier, especially for tiny businesses with fewer than 25 workers. They want everyone to share their ideas by February 18, 2025, to make sure these forms are not too hard to understand and only ask for important stuff.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 100491
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a notice inviting public comments as part of their ongoing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The FCC is specifically seeking suggestions on how to further reduce the information collection burden for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. This notice pertains to the collection of information related to foreign sponsorship identification rules for broadcast media. These rules require broadcasters to disclose when material has been sponsored or paid for by a foreign entity, and the FCC is looking for ways to ensure compliance while minimizing paperwork costs and burdens for licensees.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC wants to make it easier for small businesses to follow rules about saying who paid for things on TV or radio, especially if a foreign company did. They're asking people how they can keep these rules without making small businesses do too much extra work.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10281
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting comments from the public and other federal agencies to help reduce paperwork, as per the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are particularly interested in feedback from small businesses with fewer than 25 employees about how to lessen their information collection burdens. The FCC has outlined specific information collection topics, including burden estimates and ways to improve the clarity and usefulness of collected information. Comments must be submitted by March 22, 2021, through the provided channels.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC is asking for ideas on how to make paperwork easier, especially for small businesses, but they don't explain clearly how they'll do it or what forms are for.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11968
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on its efforts to reduce paperwork burdens related to information collections, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. The FCC is particularly interested in opinions on the necessity and utility of the information collected, the accuracy of its burden estimates, and suggestions on improving the process, especially for small businesses. The information collection under review involves the notification requirements for FM translator or booster stations intending to discontinue operations. Public comments should be submitted by May 12, 2025, and should be addressed to Cathy Williams at the FCC.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC, which is a government group that helps manage communication like TV and radio, wants people to tell them if they're making things hard with too much paperwork. They want to know if the rules they have are really useful and if there are ways to make things easier for small businesses.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13362
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting comments on a proposal to reduce paperwork burdens related to information collection, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. This initiative is part of compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act. The FCC seeks feedback on enhancing data collection while minimizing difficulties, using automated techniques or technology, and ensuring that radio and television stations correctly disclose foreign sponsorship. The deadline for submitting comments is April 21, 2025, and people can send their feedback through www.reginfo.gov and email.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC is asking people to suggest ways to make forms easier for businesses, especially small ones, to fill out, to save time and effort. They will use these ideas to help radio and TV stations share important information in a smooth way.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10497
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on an information collection process under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This initiative aims to reduce the paperwork burden and improve the efficiency of data collection, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC is particularly interested in feedback on whether the proposed data collection is necessary and how it could be improved or minimized. Responses should be submitted by March 26, 2025, through the specified online platforms.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC wants people to tell them how they can make filling out forms easier, especially for tiny companies. They are asking for these ideas by March 26, 2025, so they can reduce how much work it takes to fill out paperwork.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 517
    Reading Time:about 27 minutes

    The Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have issued a final rule that changes how small businesses must report their size and socioeconomic status when bidding for government contracts. This rule aligns with the changes made by the Small Business Administration and requires businesses to confirm their status for orders under certain contracts. The updated regulation aims to ensure that orders set aside for small businesses actually go to qualified small businesses, even if their business status changes during the lifecycle of the contract. These changes are effective from January 17, 2025, and include specific conditions under which businesses must update their size and status information.

    Simple Explanation

    The government has made a new rule to make sure that small businesses getting special contracts are truly small by asking them to double-check and confirm their size when they say they are small or special. This means they need to tell the truth about being small at certain times to keep things fair, starting January 17, 2025.