Federal Register #3060-0917

FCC Seeks Comments on CORES Registration Form Information Collection

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public and agency feedback on its information collection process for the CORES Registration Form (FCC Form 160): - Government buyer: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) - OEM/vendor: FCC (as the developer and administrator of the CORES system and form) - Product/service requested: - CORES Registration Form (FCC Form 160) information collection process - No physical products or external services are being procured - Notable requirements: - The information collection is required for entities to register for regulatory transactions (e.g., licenses, fees, auctions) - The FCC is especially interested in suggestions to reduce paperwork burdens for small businesses (fewer than 25 employees) - The process is authorized under the Debt Collection Act of 1996 - The opportunity is for public comment, not for procurement of goods or services

Description

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public and federal agency comments on an information collection request related to the CORES Registration Form, FCC Form 160. This form is used by businesses, individuals, non-profits, and government entities to register in the FCC's Commission Registration System (CORES) to conduct regulatory transactions such as receiving licenses, paying fees, and participating in auctions. The FCC aims to reduce paperwork burdens, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees, and ensure compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. Comments are requested by June 1, 2026.

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