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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting public comments on an information collection effort aimed at reducing paperwork burdens, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection involves evaluating whether the information gathered is necessary and useful for the FCC's functions, and seeks feedback on improving the quality and clarity of information while reducing the burden, especially on small businesses. The initiative relates to the Connect America Fund and involves respondents from businesses who, in exchange for support, must meet specific service obligations to provide broadband in rural areas. The FCC is accepting written comments until February 10, 2025.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on information collections as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce paperwork burdens under the Paperwork Reduction Act. Comments should address the necessity and practical utility of these collections, accuracy of the FCC's burden estimates, and ways to enhance and minimize the burden of these collections, especially on small businesses. The information relates to the modernization of payphone compensation rules, ensuring fair compensation for payphone service providers. Written comments are due by April 26, 2021, and can be sent to Nicole Ongele at the FCC via email.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is requesting public comments on an information collection effort as part of its ongoing initiative to reduce paperwork burdens, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The agency is specifically seeking input from small businesses on how to further reduce these burdens for those with fewer than 25 employees. The collection involves equipment performance measurements for AM, FM, and TV stations, with a total of 13,049 respondents and a corresponding number of required responses. The feedback will help determine the necessity, accuracy, and impact of this information collection.

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 and utility of the information collected, its accuracy in estimating the paperwork burden, and suggestions for improving quality and reducing burden, particularly for small businesses. The current information collection involves 2,925 respondents and requires 244,477 hours annually to complete. These efforts are part of a broader initiative to ensure that telecom services remain fair and reasonable, particularly following changes in rules for toll-free service charges.

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.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a new matching program with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) and the Tennessee Department of Human Services. This program aims to verify the eligibility of people applying for or subscribed to the Lifeline program and the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) by checking if they receive SNAP benefits in Tennessee. The initiative is expected to help confirm qualifications for these benefits, reduce fraud, and improve service to low-income consumers who rely on discounted broadband and voice services. Written comments about this program are due by March 27, 2025, and the program will last for 18 months starting from that date.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking comments from the public and other federal agencies on their information collection practices, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The goal is to understand if the information collection is necessary, assess its utility, and find ways to improve the quality and reduce the burden of these collections, especially for small businesses. The public can send their comments to the FCC by June 13, 2025. This request relates to rules protecting exclusive broadcasting rights negotiated between different parties, and fulfilling this obligation is necessary to gain or maintain certain benefits.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments as part of its efforts to reduce paperwork, particularly the burden on small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. This is part of a requirement by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and no new data collection can proceed without a valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. Comments on the proposed information collection about broadband location reporting are due by January 3, 2025, and the FCC seeks ways to improve the collection process and reduce the burden on respondents. The information collected is crucial to monitor broadband deployment and ensure it aligns with public interest and support obligations.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) held an Open Meeting on February 17, 2021, which was conducted entirely online due to COVID-19. The meeting included several key presentations: the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program to assist Americans struggling with internet costs during the pandemic; the COVID-19 Telehealth Program aimed at expanding connected care services; efforts to collect accurate broadband data to address the digital divide; and a proposal to address the improper use of 911 fees. Additionally, the FCC discussed implementing revisions to the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act. The meeting was accessible via livestream and open captioning.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting public commentary on an information collection effort aimed at reducing paperwork burdens as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are particularly interested in receiving feedback on reducing the burden for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. The collection, known as the Wireless E911 Location Accuracy Requirements, involves reporting by various entities like businesses and government agencies. The FCC is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend this collection effort, which involves ensuring accurate location data is provided for emergency services.