Federal Register #2026-08268

FCC Requests Comments on Broadcast, Rebroadcast, and Broadband Transparency Information Collections

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is requesting public and agency comments on its information collection requirements related to broadcast operations, rebroadcast permissions, and broadband consumer transparency labels. - Government Buyer: - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) - OEMs and Vendors: - Only the FCC is mentioned; no commercial OEMs or vendors are involved - Products/Services Requested: - No physical products or services are being procured - The notice covers three main regulatory information collections: - Chief operator requirements for AM, FM, and TV broadcast stations (written designation, weekly record reviews) - Permissions and notifications for rebroadcasting by low power TV, TV translator, and FM translator stations (written consent, FCC reporting) - Broadband consumer transparency labels (standardized labels with pricing, data allowances, speeds, and other information at point of sale and online) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on reducing paperwork and compliance burdens, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees - Seeks input on necessity, accuracy, clarity, and burden reduction for these collections - No procurement of goods or services; this is a regulatory compliance and information collection notice

Description

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting public and federal agency comments on several information collection efforts as part of its ongoing effort to reduce paperwork burdens under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collections include requirements for chief operators of broadcast stations, rebroadcasting permissions for low power television and FM translator stations, and broadband consumer transparency labels. The FCC seeks input on the necessity, accuracy, clarity, and burden reduction of these collections, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. Comments are due by June 29, 2026.

View original listing