The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments to help reduce the paperwork burden associated with its information collection processes, as part of efforts required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request is particularly focused on lessening the burden on small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC has outlined new requirements related to Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA), including a voluntary system for reporting false alerts to keep track of these incidents. Comments are due by February 13, 2025, and can be submitted through the specified online portal.
Simple Explanation
The FCC is asking people to help them find ways to use less paper and make things easier for small businesses, especially those with less than 25 workers. They also want to know if there's a better way to report mistakes in emergency alerts.