Federal Register #OMB 3060-0149, OMB 3060-0741

FCC Request for Public Comments on Information Collection for Telecommunications Regulations

This opportunity is a request for public comments from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding information collection requirements under telecommunications regulations. - Government Buyer: - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement for products or services. - Products/Services Requested: - Public input on information collection and reporting requirements related to telecommunications regulations - Focus on reducing paperwork burden, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees - Notable Requirements: - Covers revisions to reporting, recordkeeping, and third-party disclosure requirements for network improvements, service changes, and technology transitions - Applies to local exchange carriers (LECs) and incumbent local exchange carriers (ILECs) - Streamlined processing for technology transition discontinuance applications - Reduced comment periods for certain legacy services - Expanded notice requirements for network changes affecting 911 connectivity - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are requested, as this is a regulatory compliance and information gathering activity, not a procurement.

Description

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is requesting public comments on proposed information collections as part of its effort to reduce paperwork burdens under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995. The FCC seeks specific input on reducing the information collection burden for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. The collections relate to telecommunications regulations including network improvements, service changes, and technology transitions. Comments are due by August 17, 2026.

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