Federal Register #2026-09568

FCC Requests Comments on Information Collection Requirements for Telecommunications Regulations

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is soliciting public and agency feedback on its information collection requirements related to telecommunications regulations. - Government Buyer: - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) - Scope of Request: - Seeks comments on information collections under the Paperwork Reduction Act - Focuses on FCC regulations including Part 63 (telecommunications service discontinuances and network changes) - Includes provisions under sections 222 and 251 of the Communications Act of 1934 - Purpose and Requirements: - Designed to accelerate network modernization and promote competition - Ensures continued 911 connectivity - Requests input on necessity, accuracy, clarity, and burden minimization of these collections - Special attention to impacts on small businesses - No procurement of goods or services is involved - No OEMs, vendors, or specific products are mentioned

Description

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public and federal agency comments on information collections as part of its effort to reduce paperwork burdens under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collections relate to FCC regulations including Part 63, which governs telecommunications service discontinuances and network changes, and provisions under sections 222 and 251 of the Communications Act to accelerate network modernization and competition. The FCC requests feedback on the necessity, accuracy, clarity, and burden minimization of these collections, especially for small businesses. Comments are due by July 13, 2026.

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