Opportunity
Federal Register #OMB 3060-1272
FCC Request for Comments on 3.7 GHz Band Transition Plans and Lump Sum Payment Elections Information Collection
Buyer
Federal Communications Commission
Posted
August 20, 2026
Respond By
September 22, 2026
Identifier
OMB 3060-1272
This opportunity involves a request for public comments by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding an information collection related to the 3.7 GHz Band transition plans and lump sum payment elections. - Government Buyer: - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned in this notice - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; the FCC is seeking feedback on an information collection process - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The FCC is focused on gathering input about the necessity, utility, and burden of the information collection - Special attention is given to minimizing the burden on small businesses (fewer than 25 employees) - The information collection supports the transition of the 3.7 GHz Band for next-generation wireless networks - No procurement of goods or services is involved; this is a regulatory and feedback-focused notice
Description
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is submitting an information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for emergency review and approval to reduce paperwork burdens under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collection involves gathering information related to the 3.7 GHz Band Space Station Operator Transition Plans and Incumbent Earth Station Lump Sum Payment Elections. The FCC invites comments on the necessity, utility, accuracy of burden estimates, and ways to minimize the burden, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. The comment deadline is September 21, 2026.