The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting comments from the public and other federal agencies on its efforts to reduce paperwork, as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are evaluating the necessity and utility of the information collected under the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA). The notice seeks feedback on various aspects, including the accuracy of the burden estimate, ways to improve information quality and clarity, and strategies to lessen the collection burden, especially on small businesses. The FCC emphasizes that this information collection cannot proceed without a valid control number from the Office of Management and Budget.
Simple Explanation
The FCC is asking people and other government groups to tell them what they think about the forms and information they collect to help track phone and internet rules. They want to make sure the forms are useful and clear, while also making it easier for little companies to fill them out.