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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on its efforts to reduce the paperwork burden, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees, as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act. The FCC is requesting feedback on the necessity, utility, and potential improvements of its information collection processes and is revising the collection to address new requirements from the Safe Connections Act. The public can submit comments by January 10, 2025, and view more detailed information about the proposals on the reginfo.gov website.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking comments from the public and other Federal agencies as part of its effort to lessen the burden of paperwork. This request is made under the Paperwork Reduction Act, aiming to assess if the collection of information is necessary, check the accuracy of its estimates, and explore ways to improve the quality and reduce the burden of data collection. Responses and comments should be submitted by May 16, 2025, and can be directed to Cathy Williams at the FCC via email. The information mainly concerns Section 87.103 about the posting of station licenses, which affects many businesses and government institutions, totaling 33,622 respondents.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has denied Public Knowledge's request to reconsider a 2018 decision related to simplifying the process for carriers to discontinue older voice services as part of a technology transition. The FCC found that the concerns raised by Public Knowledge had already been addressed, including issues about Federal agencies being negatively affected and the adequacy of replacement services. The FCC explained that new streamlined options allow carriers to focus on upgrading to next-generation networks while ensuring customers have access to comparable voice services. Additionally, a motion to delay implementing the decision, pending an appeal, was dismissed as irrelevant since the appeal was denied.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to hearing loss compatible wireless handsets. This initiative aims to reduce paperwork burdens, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The FCC has revised its rules to ensure all wireless handset models are compatible with hearing aids, including new requirements for Bluetooth connectivity and digital labeling. These changes are intended to improve access and reduce costs for consumers and manufacturers.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has finalized a rule adjusting civil monetary penalties for inflation as mandated by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015. These changes aim to keep the penalties effective as deterrents by adjusting them according to inflation. The rule specifies the updated penalty amounts for various violations under the Communications Act, and these changes apply to penalties assessed from January 15, 2025, onwards. The FCC has also corrected a previously removed footnote regarding penalties for misrepresentation or lack of candor.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is asking the public and other federal agencies to comment on certain information collections as part of its effort to reduce paperwork, following the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They want feedback on whether collecting this information is necessary for their tasks, how accurate their burden estimate is, and how it could be more useful and clear. They also seek ways to reduce the burden on small businesses using technology. Written comments should be submitted by February 18, 2025.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is introducing a new computer matching program with the Colorado Governor's Office of Information Technology to verify eligibility for programs like Lifeline and the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). These programs offer discounts on broadband and voice services to low-income individuals. The program will check if applicants are enrolled in benefits like SNAP and Medicaid, using data shared between various agencies. This verification aims to ensure only eligible individuals receive these discounts while reducing fraud.

The Federal Communications Commission's Enforcement Bureau released an order on December 10, 2024, telling 2,411 companies to fix issues with their Robocall Mitigation Database certifications. These problems include missing or incomplete robocall mitigation plans and certifications. If the companies don't resolve these issues by December 31, 2024, they risk being removed from the database, which would force other service providers to stop accepting calls directly from them. Companies need to either correct these deficiencies or explain why the bureau shouldn't remove their certification.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking feedback from the public and other federal agencies on an information collection effort to reduce paperwork burdens, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. Comments must be submitted by February 3, 2025. This initiative is part of the FCC's compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and involves a review under the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002. The information collection focuses on the marketing and importing of RF devices before equipment authorization, with a goal of refining marketing and importation rules to benefit equipment manufacturers.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is asking for public comments on its information collection methods under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The goal is to find out if these collections are truly necessary, if the burden estimates are accurate, and how they might be improved or lessened, especially for small businesses. Two specific information collections are discussed: one involves AM radio stations applying for extensions of service times, and the other pertains to submissions for AM radio auction applications to ensure fair distribution of radio service. The FCC emphasizes that they cannot collect information without a valid control number from the Office of Management and Budget.