Federal Register #2026-20157

FCC Request for Comments on the Resilient Networks Information Collection

The Federal Communications Commission is seeking comments on continuing its Resilient Networks information collection for mobile wireless providers. - Government buyer: Federal Communications Commission (FCC); no sub-agency or office is identified. - Opportunity type: Request for comments on extending an existing information collection, not a procurement for products or services. - Scope: The collection supports the FCC’s Mandatory Disaster Response Initiative (MDRI) and covers facilities-based mobile wireless providers’ disaster-response practices, including roaming, mutual aid agreements, municipal preparedness and restoration, and consumer readiness. - Provider requirements covered: Reporting and written denials of roaming requests, plus annual testing of roaming capabilities and coordination processes. - Purpose: Support network resilience and public safety during disasters, inform consumers and providers, and help the FCC assess compliance and resolve disputes. - Estimated reporting burden: 75 respondents, 1,793 responses, and 5,119 total annual burden hours; no annual cost is estimated. - Notable request: The FCC seeks suggestions for reducing paperwork burdens on small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. - OEMs, vendors, products, and contracted services: None identified.

Description

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) invites comments on an information collection titled “Resilient Networks,” submitted for extension of a currently approved collection. It concerns requirements under the Mandatory Disaster Response Initiative for facilities-based mobile wireless providers, including roaming, mutual aid agreements, preparedness and restoration, reporting, annual testing, and written denials of roaming requests. The information is used to support network resilience and public safety during disasters and emergencies. Comments are due by November 2, 2026.

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