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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.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a final rule to amend its Table of FM Allotments by allocating FM Channel 260C0 to Ethete, Wyoming, as a Tribal Allotment. This change follows a staff engineering analysis confirming that the channel meets the FCC's distance separation requirements, with a restriction of 42 kilometers north of Ethete. The decision, effective April 14, 2025, aims to enhance local radio broadcasting services and is documented in a Report and Order available on the FCC's website.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will hold an Open Meeting on March 27, 2025, to discuss various issues, including improving GPS alternatives and enhancing 911 services. The meeting will start at 10:30 a.m. in Washington, DC. Public and media are welcome to attend, but security screening is required at the entrance, and the meeting will also be streamed online. The meeting aims to gather input and propose new rules to ensure reliable communication and safety services.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has renewed the charter of the Disability Advisory Committee under the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The Committee's mission is to give recommendations on disability access and to help people with disabilities participate effectively in FCC proceedings. The first meeting of the Committee's fourth term is scheduled for February 18, 2021, and it will be held remotely, allowing public members to view the proceedings online and submit questions or comments. The Committee will focus on various topics, including communication transitions, telecommunications relay services, and video programming accessibility.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking comments on its information collection processes as part of efforts to reduce paperwork burdens and ensure the effectiveness of its collections. The FCC is specifically interested in feedback on whether the information collections are necessary, how accurate their burden estimates are, and ways to improve the use and clarity of the data collected. They also wish to minimize the burden on smaller businesses. All comments should be submitted by April 27, 2021, in accordance with the guidelines provided.

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.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that companies must now comply with a rule that requires reporting the most recent date of permanent disconnection to the Reassigned Numbers Database. This requirement comes from the 2018 Second Report and Order and compliance is effective as of March 10, 2021. The rule is designed to help manage issues related to reassigned phone numbers. The document also mentions that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved the information collection associated with this rule on June 2, 2020.