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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11415
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection to reduce paperwork burdens as part of the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed data collection aims to enhance communication services for incarcerated individuals, ensuring fair and reasonable rates for all services. The FCC is inviting feedback on various aspects, including the usefulness of the collected information, minimizing the burden on small businesses, and improving data quality. The initiative is part of broader efforts under the Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act of 2022, which expands FCC's authority over communication services for inmates.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC is asking people to give their thoughts on a plan to make paperwork easier and make sure phone calls in jails are fair and don't cost too much. They want to know if the plan is helpful, easy to understand, and not too hard on small businesses.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10631
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is asking for public feedback on their information collection practices, required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. They want to know if these collections are necessary and useful for their work, if their burden estimates are accurate, and how they can improve the quality and clarity of the information collected. The FCC is also seeking ideas on how to make the process less of a burden, particularly for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. Comments should be sent by April 28, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC wants people to tell them if collecting information is necessary and helpful for them, and they also want ideas to make it easier, especially for small companies with fewer than 25 workers. They're asking everyone to share their thoughts by April 28, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 104536
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on its information collection practices as part of efforts to reduce paperwork burdens, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Feedback is requested on the necessity and utility of collecting this information, as well as suggestions for improving its quality and minimizing the burden on small businesses. Comments are due by February 21, 2025, and can be submitted via email to Nicole Ongele at the FCC. This notice specifically addresses requirements related to unlicensed devices in TV White Space Broadcast Bands, which help prevent interference with TV reception.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Communications Commission wants to know if the way they collect information, like how remote-control toys work, is helpful and not too hard for small businesses. They also want to hear if this information helps to make sure TV signals aren't messed up by other devices.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11319
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is requesting public comments to help reduce paperwork burdens as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002. They are interested in suggestions for reducing the information collection burden, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. The comments are due by April 4, 2025, and should be submitted online and emailed to Nicole Ongele at the FCC. This information collection involves the use of a white space database that helps avoid interference with TV reception by unlicensed devices and has an estimated annual burden of 7,000 hours with a total annual cost of $151,000.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC is asking people to share ideas about how to make paperwork easier, especially for tiny businesses with fewer than 25 workers. They want to know how they can simplify things, and people can tell them their thoughts until April 4, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10826
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting public comments on information collection, as part of efforts to reduce paperwork burdens under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collection concerns requests by AM, FM, and TV broadcast stations for experimental authorizations to improve technical operations. Comments should focus on the necessity, utility, accuracy, burden, and quality of the information collected. Public input should be submitted by April 28, 2025, to the FCC’s Cathy Williams via email.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC wants to hear what people think about new ideas to let radio and TV stations test ways to work better without making too much extra work for small businesses. They want to know if this is really helpful and if the rules are clear enough for everyone.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 96971
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is asking for public comments on their information collection practices to help reduce paperwork burdens as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. They want feedback on the necessity, usefulness, and accuracy of the information collected and ways to lessen the burden on businesses, especially small ones. This request for comments includes areas like online public file obligations for satellite TV and radio providers, aimed at making required public information more accessible. Public comments should be submitted by February 4, 2025, and can be sent via email to the FCC.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC wants to hear from people on how they collect information to make sure it's easy and not too much work, especially for small businesses. They are asking for ideas on how to do this and want comments by February 4, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12315
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a notice inviting public comments on its data collection efforts as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act. The aim is to assess the necessity and practical utility of the information collected, the accuracy of the burden estimates, and the means to enhance and simplify the collection process. The FCC emphasizes that no information collection should happen without a valid Office of Management and Budget control number, protecting respondents from penalties. Comments should be submitted by May 16, 2025, to help further improve FCC's documentation and information collection processes.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC is asking people to say what they think about how it collects information to make sure everything is fair and useful. They promise not to make anyone collect information without a special number that shows it's approved.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11765
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    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.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 96971
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on an information collection process as part of its efforts to reduce paperwork burdens, following the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed collection aims to gather information necessary for the FCC's operations and improve the quality and efficiency of data collected. Comments are requested on various aspects, such as the necessity of the collection, the accuracy of burden estimates, and methods to reduce the burden on respondents, particularly small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. Interested parties have until February 4, 2025, to submit their feedback.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC wants people to share their thoughts on a plan to collect information, hoping to make it easier and less work for everyone involved, especially small businesses. They’re asking for ideas on whether this information is really needed and how they can improve the process, but they need feedback by February 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 106480
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC wants people to share their thoughts on a new program that helps them know how safe smart devices are before buying them. They’re asking if this program is needed, how it works, and if it’s easy for everyone, especially smaller businesses, to take part.