Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-19922
FCC Requests Public Comment on Proposed Information Collections for Program Administration
Buyer
Federal Communications Commission
Posted
September 29, 2026
Respond By
October 29, 2026
Identifier
2026-19922
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is requesting public and agency comments on proposed information collections to support program administration and compliance. - Government Buyer: - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) - Programs and Forms Covered: - Radio Service Authorization (FCC Form 601) - Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service (IP CTS) misuse reporting - Broadcast Equal Employment Opportunity Program Reports (FCC Form 2100, Schedule 396) - Lifeline eligibility verification - Space launch services licensing - Telecommunications relay services for individuals with hearing and speech disabilities - Equal employment opportunity compliance for broadcast licensees - Notable Requirements: - Focus on reducing paperwork burden, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees - Solicitation of feedback on necessity, accuracy, and burden of information collections - No procurement of products or services; this is an administrative notice - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement opportunity - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being requested; only information collection requirements are addressed
Description
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is requesting comments on proposed information collections as part of its effort to reduce paperwork burdens under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collections include applications for radio service authorization, misuse of Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service, and broadcast equal employment opportunity program reports. The FCC seeks to reduce the burden on small businesses with fewer than 25 employees and invites public and federal agency comments by October 29, 2026. The collections cover various FCC programs including Lifeline eligibility verification, space launch services licensing, and telecommunications relay services.