Federal Register #2026-20485

FCC Request for Comments on Broadcast Station Equipment-Test Reporting

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking comments on its broadcast equipment-test information collection, not soliciting products or services. - Government buyer: Federal Communications Commission (FCC); no sub-agency or office is identified. - Notice purpose: Gather public and interagency comments under the Paperwork Reduction Act on “Section 73.1610, Equipment Tests” (OMB Control Number 3060-0180). - Requirement: Permittees of new broadcast stations notify the FCC of planned equipment tests used to make adjustments and measurements and confirm compliance with construction permits and engineering standards. - Estimated reporting burden: 50 respondents and 50 responses, with 0.5 hours per response and 25 total annual burden hours; no annual cost is estimated. - OEMs and vendors: None identified. No products, services, quantities, or part numbers are requested.

Description

The Federal Communications Commission is requesting comments on an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The collection, titled “Section 73.1610, Equipment Tests,” requires permittees of new broadcast stations to notify the FCC of plans to conduct equipment tests for adjustments and measurements to ensure compliance with construction permits and applicable engineering standards. The FCC estimates 50 respondents, 50 responses, 25 total annual burden hours, and no annual cost. Written comments are due by December 7, 2026.

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