Search Results for keywords:"Telecommunications Act of 1996"

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  • 2025-06683 — Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16526
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is requesting public comments on an information collection as part of its ongoing efforts to minimize paperwork and comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public is invited to share their thoughts on whether the collection is necessary, its accuracy, and how it can be improved or made less burdensome, especially for small businesses. This information collection pertains to the implementation of the local competition provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996, which involves incumbent local exchange carriers providing certain services to new market entrants at reasonable prices. Comments are due by June 17, 2025, and should be sent to Nicole Ongele at the FCC.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC wants people to tell them if they really need to collect certain information and if it's too hard for small businesses. They want ideas to make this easier, like using computers to help out.

  • 2025-02960 — Information Collections Being Submitted for Review and Approval to Office of Management and Budget
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10498
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection to reduce paperwork burdens, as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The FCC is particularly interested in feedback on how to decrease the information collection burden for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. The public is encouraged to submit comments by March 26, 2025, through specified online platforms or via email. This initiative includes reviews of specific FCC forms, such as those dealing with payphone reclassification and volunteer services.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC is asking people to help them find ways to make paperwork simpler, especially for tiny businesses with fewer than 25 employees. They want to make sure that filling out forms doesn't take too long or cost too much.