Federal Register #30601053

FCC Requests Public Comment on Information Collections Related to IP CTS and Station Records

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is requesting public and federal agency comments regarding its information collection requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act. - Focus areas: - Misuse of Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service (IP CTS) - Station records requirements - No specific products, OEMs, or vendors are involved; this is a regulatory information request. - Key requirements: - Annual, periodic, and ongoing reporting, recordkeeping, and third-party disclosure - Registration and certification of IP CTS users, including those in carceral facilities - Maintenance of station records and reporting on tower light functioning - Emphasis on minimizing burden for small businesses (fewer than 25 employees) - Statutory authority: Communications Act and Americans with Disabilities Act - OMB Control Numbers referenced: 3060-1053 and 3060-0249

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 the misuse of Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service (IP CTS) and station records requirements. 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 29, 2026.

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