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  • 2024-29154 — Disruptions to Communications; Improving 911 Reliability; Ensuring the Reliability and Resiliency of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline; Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications; Implementation of the National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2018
    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 101500
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved some new information collection requirements related to communication service outages. These rules, intended to improve the reliability of 911 emergency services and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, are set to become effective on April 15, 2025. This approval is part of the FCC's efforts to enhance monitoring and response during communication disruptions, ensuring that vital services remain active whenever possible. The new rules will help notify and prepare emergency services for potential communication outages, aiding in more efficient crisis management.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC made new rules to keep important phone lines, like 911 for emergencies and 988 for people needing help, working well, even when there are problems. They want these new rules to start in a while to make sure everything is ready!

  • 2021-03936 — Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11767
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting public comments on its information collection efforts as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). They aim to determine whether collecting the information is necessary, how to improve its quality, and ways to reduce the burden on small businesses. The FCC has proposed amendments to rules around Caller ID to help identify threatening calls and improve emergency services by ensuring access to blocked numbers without compromising privacy. The deadline for submitting comments is April 27, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC wants people to tell them if filling out their forms is helpful or too much work. They're trying to make sure these forms are easy and not too hard for small businesses to handle.

  • 2021-04029 — Information Collection Being Submitted for Review and Approval to Office of Management and Budget
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11770
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting public commentary on an information collection effort aimed at reducing paperwork burdens as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are particularly interested in receiving feedback on reducing the burden for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. The collection, known as the Wireless E911 Location Accuracy Requirements, involves reporting by various entities like businesses and government agencies. The FCC is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend this collection effort, which involves ensuring accurate location data is provided for emergency services.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC wants to make sure they are not making people or small businesses do too much paperwork. They are asking everyone to help them figure out how to make it easier, especially for businesses with fewer than 25 workers, and they want to make sure emergency services can find you if you call for help.