Federal Register #2026-22338

FCC requests comments on radio interference notifications and broadcast call sign reservations

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is requesting public feedback on two information collections, not seeking to purchase products or services. - Government buyer: Federal Communications Commission (FCC). - Information collections: - Section 73.1030: notifications about potential interference affecting radio astronomy, research, and receiving installations; 57 respondents and an estimated 29 annual burden hours. - Call Sign Reservation and Authorization System, FCC Form 380: requests for new or modified broadcast call signs; 1,600 respondents and an estimated 333 annual burden hours. - Requested feedback: Whether the collections are necessary and useful, whether burden estimates are accurate, whether the information is clear, and how respondent burden could be reduced, including through automation and information technology. - Procurement: No products or services, OEMs, vendors, quantities, or contract value are identified.

Description

The Federal Communications Commission invites comments on two information collections under the Paperwork Reduction Act. One concerns notifications about potential interference to radio astronomy and receiving installations; the other concerns the online Call Sign Reservation and Authorization System, FCC Form 380. Comments are requested on the collections’ necessity, burden estimates, clarity, and ways to reduce respondent burden. Written comments are due January 4, 2027.

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