Federal Register #30600214

FCC Requests Comments on Information Collection for Broadcast and Cable Licensees

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public and agency input on its information collection requirements for broadcast and cable licensees. - Government Buyer: - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) - Scope of Request: - Soliciting comments on the necessity, utility, accuracy, and burden of maintaining local public inspection files and political files - Applies to broadcast licensees and cable television operators - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - Involves recordkeeping and reporting requirements, such as: - Maintenance of political advertising records - Public inspection files - Ownership reports - Compliance documentation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on minimizing paperwork burden, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees - Seeks suggestions for reducing the impact of information collection - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement opportunity

Description

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public and federal agency comments on its information collection requirements as part of its effort to reduce paperwork burdens under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collection involves maintaining local public inspection files and political files by broadcast licensees and cable television operators, including records of political advertising and other specified documents. The FCC requests feedback on the necessity, utility, accuracy, and burden of the information collection, especially on small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. Comments are due by September 4, 2026.

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