Federal Register #30600678

FCC Requests Public Comment on Information Collection for Licensing and Competitive Bidding

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is requesting public and agency input on its information collection practices related to licensing and competitive bidding processes. - Government Buyer: - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) - Focused on licensing and spectrum usage for commercial earth stations and space stations - Includes competitive bidding for Universal Service Fund support - Products/Services Requested: - No procurement of goods or services - Information collection forms referenced: FCC Form 312, FCC Form 312EZ, FCC Form 312R, Schedules A, B, and S - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors mentioned - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Solicits feedback on necessity, accuracy, and burden of information collection - Seeks ways to enhance efficiency and minimize paperwork, especially for small businesses - Encourages use of automated collection techniques - No contract or procurement activity; this is a request for comment on administrative processes

Description

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is reviewing information collection activities as part of its effort to reduce paperwork burdens under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The review includes requests for public and federal agency comments on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to enhance and minimize the burden of the information collection. The information collections pertain to licensing and spectrum usage by commercial earth stations and space stations, as well as participation in competitive bidding for support. Comments are due by November 9, 2026.

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