Opportunity
Federal Register #3060-0584
FCC Requests Public Comment on Information Collection for Maritime Radio Services
Buyer
Federal Communications Commission
Posted
August 14, 2026
Respond By
October 13, 2026
Identifier
3060-0584
This opportunity is a request for public comment from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding information collection for U.S. Certified Accounting Authorities in Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile-Satellite Radio Services. - Government Buyer: - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) - No OEMs or vendors are named or involved in this notice - No products or services are being procured or awarded - The FCC seeks feedback on: - The necessity and practical utility of the information collection - The accuracy of the FCC's burden estimate - Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected - Methods to minimize the burden on respondents, especially small businesses (fewer than 25 employees) - The collection involves FCC Forms 44 and 45, used to determine eligibility, monitor activity, ensure compliance, and identify accounting authorities to the International Telecommunications Union - No contract value, period of performance, or procurement requirements are specified
Description
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is requesting public and federal agency comments on a proposed information collection as part of its efforts to reduce paperwork burdens under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collection involves the administration of U.S. Certified Accounting Authorities in Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile-Satellite Radio Services, using FCC Forms 44 and 45. The FCC seeks feedback on the necessity, accuracy, clarity, and burden of the information collection, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. The information collected will be used to determine eligibility for certification, monitor activity, ensure compliance, and identify accounting authorities to the International Telecommunications Union.