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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comment on information collection efforts to reduce paperwork burdens, particularly for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. This aligns with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act and the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act. The FCC is considering ways to enhance the quality and utility of the information collected and to address the overall impact on respondents. Comments on the proposed collection must be submitted by February 3, 2025, through specified online portals and email addresses.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that the Communications Security, Reliability, and Interoperability Council (CSRIC) VII will hold its final meeting on March 10, 2021, via a live internet stream due to COVID-19 restrictions. This session will be conducted wholly online and is accessible to the public at http://www.fcc.gov/live. CSRIC is a federal committee advising the FCC on improving communication systems' security, reliability, and interoperability. Public comments can be submitted ahead of the meeting, and accommodations for people with disabilities will be provided upon request.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved new information collection requirements that allow the use of unlicensed devices in the 6 GHz band and establish new rules for broadband operations in the 900 MHz band. The rules are part of FCC's efforts to expand wireless services and enable broadband deployment. The compliance date for these changes, which will require modifications to existing procedures and forms, is February 19, 2021. These changes aim to promote the efficient use of spectrum and support innovative wireless technologies.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a final rule that changes the TV channel allotment for Monroe, Louisiana. Previously, the PBS member station KLTM-TV operated on channel 13. Now, it will switch to channel 29. This change aims to fix existing reception problems without affecting current service levels. The rule becomes effective on April 10, 2025.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has suspended Q Link Wireless LLC from the federal Lifeline program and all universal service support mechanisms following its conviction for defrauding the government. Q Link was found guilty of fraudulent activities, including wire fraud, theft of government funds, and submitting false claims to the Lifeline program. The suspension is effective immediately, and debarment proceedings are also being initiated, which may prevent the company from participating in these federal programs for at least three years. Q Link and any related parties can contest this decision within 30 days by providing supporting documents.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting public comments on a proposed information collection effort aimed at reducing paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They seek feedback on the necessity and utility of the information collection, the accuracy of burden estimates, and ways to minimize the impact on small businesses. Prepaid calling card service providers are required to report on their access charges and certify their contributions to the Universal Service Fund. Comments should be submitted by March 24, 2025.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is holding an Open Meeting on December 11, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. in Washington, DC. The meeting is open to the public, but attendees must check in with FCC security as the building is not open access. The meeting will cover several topics, including expanding unlicensed use of the 6 GHz band and updating broadcast rules. It will be streamed live online with available accommodations for people with disabilities. Members of the press are welcome and will have the ability to attend a news conference with the Chairwoman afterward.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is requesting public comments on a proposed information collection, as part of its ongoing effort to reduce paperwork burdens under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are particularly interested in feedback on reducing information collection burdens for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees, as per the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002. The information collection concerns submarine cable reporting, which is important for national security and emergency preparedness. Comments are due by February 10, 2021.

USTelecom, The Broadband Association, has filed a petition with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requesting reconsideration of part of the 8YY Access Charge Reform Order. This order is connected to a revenue recovery mechanism for certain local exchange carriers. Interested parties can submit oppositions to this petition by February 17, 2021, and responses to those oppositions must be filed by March 1, 2021. The full text of the petition and related documents can be accessed via the FCC’s designated links.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering a petition from the Louisiana Educational Television Authority to change the channel of station KLTM-TV in Monroe, Louisiana, from channel 13 to channel 29. The request aims to improve TV reception issues that viewers have experienced since 2009 by moving the station to a different broadcast frequency. The proposed change is supported by engineering evaluations, which confirm that the new channel would enhance signal quality without causing interference. The public can submit comments on this change until March 17, 2025.