Federal Register #3060-0967

FCC Requests Comments on Accessibility and Emergency Information Collection Requirements

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public and agency comments on its information collection requirements related to accessibility of emergency information and audio description for video programming and associated devices. - Government Buyer: - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) - No OEMs or vendors are named in this notice - No products or services are being procured - Focus of the request: - Comments on information collections under OMB control numbers 3060-0967, 3060-0910, 3060-1004, and 3060-0798 - Ensuring emergency information and video programming are accessible to individuals with disabilities, including those who are blind or visually impaired - Requirements apply to video programming distributors, apparatus manufacturers, and service providers - Emphasis on minimizing the burden of compliance, especially for small businesses - This is part of the FCC's compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and is not a solicitation for goods or services

Description

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting 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 accessibility of emergency information and audio description requirements for video programming and apparatus. The FCC seeks input on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to enhance and minimize the burden of these collections, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. Comments are due by September 25, 2026.

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