Federal Register #2026-20681

FCC information collection for broadcast station license renewals

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking comments on the information collection used for broadcast station license renewals. - Government buyer: Federal Communications Commission (FCC); no specific sub-agency or office is identified. - Purpose: The FCC is requesting public and Federal agency comments on FCC Form 2100, LMS Schedule 303-S, which commercial and noncommercial broadcast station licensees use to apply for license renewal. - Renewal cycle and burden: Applications are filed every eight years. The FCC estimates 4,738 respondents and 4,738 responses, with 13,090 annual burden hours and annual costs of $4,181,731. - Notable requirements: Qualifying stations must air six public notices of their renewal application. Certain translator, low-power, or silent stations may instead post notice online for 30 continuous days. - OEMs, vendors, products, and services: None identified; this is an information-collection notice, not a procurement of products or services.

Description

The Federal Communications Commission invites public and Federal agency comments on an information collection submitted for review and approval by the Office of Management and Budget. The collection concerns FCC Form 2100, Application for Renewal of Broadcast Station License, LMS Schedule 303-S, which is used to apply for renewal of commercial and noncommercial broadcast station licenses. Broadcast station licenses must be renewed every eight years, and the collection includes on-air or online public notice requirements for renewal applications. Comments are due November 9, 2026.

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