Federal Register #OMB 3060-0501

FCC Requests Comments on Information Collection Related to Political Candidate Rates

This notice from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeks public and federal agency comments on information collection requirements related to political candidate rates for broadcast stations and cable operators. - Government Buyer: - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - The notice concerns information collection and reporting requirements under Sections 73.1942, 76.206, and 76.1611 of the Communications Act - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The FCC requests feedback on the necessity, utility, accuracy, and clarity of the information collected - Suggestions are invited for minimizing respondent burden, including the use of automated collection techniques - The collection involves disclosures and calculations to ensure compliance with statutory requirements for political advertising rates and practices - No purchase quantities, part numbers, or procurement actions are involved

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. The FCC requests feedback on the necessity, utility, accuracy, and clarity of the information collected, as well as ways to minimize respondent burden, including the use of automated techniques. The collection involves political candidate rates and classes of time for broadcast stations and cable operators, requiring disclosures and calculations to ensure compliance with statutory requirements. Comments are due by August 7, 2026.

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