Opportunity

Federal Register #30601272

FCC Request for Comments on Information Collection for C-Band Transition Plans and Lump Sum Payment Elections

Buyer

Federal Communications Commission

Posted

August 20, 2026

Respond By

September 21, 2026

Identifier

30601272

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public and agency comments regarding an information collection for the C-band transition process. - Government Buyer: - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) - No sub-agency or office specified - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is a regulatory information collection, not a procurement - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are requested - The information collection relates to: - 3.7 GHz Band Space Station Operator Transition Plans - Incumbent Earth Station Lump Sum Payment Elections - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focused on gathering input about the necessity, utility, accuracy, and burden of the information collection - Seeks suggestions for minimizing respondent burden and supporting small businesses - Part of FCC's initiative to clear the 4.0-4.16 GHz portion of the C-band for flexible-use terrestrial wireless service - No product or service line items are included - No technical or procurement requirements beyond information collection

Description

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is requesting comments on an information collection submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for emergency review and approval. The collection relates to the 3.7 GHz Band Space Station Operator Transition Plans and Incumbent Earth Station Lump Sum Payment Elections, which are part of the FCC's efforts to clear the 4.0-4.16 GHz portion of the C-band for flexible-use terrestrial wireless service. The FCC seeks to gather public input on the necessity, utility, accuracy, and burden of the information collection, including ways to minimize the burden on respondents and small businesses. Comments are due by September 21, 2026.

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