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FEDUnited States · May 29, 2026

FCC Seeks Comments on Information Collection for Cable Franchise Transfers

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The FCC is requesting public comments on the extension of an information collection (FCC Form 394) used for cable franchise assignment and transfer of control, seeking input on necessity, utility, and burden reduction.

The Bottom Line

The FCC is seeking public input on an existing information collection process for cable television franchise transfers. The comment period closes on July 20, 2026.

Highlights

  • The FCC is requesting comments on FCC Form 394, used for assignment or transfer of control of cable television franchises.
  • Comments are sought on the necessity, practical utility, accuracy of burden estimates, and ways to minimize the collection's burden.
  • Particular attention will be given to reducing the burden on small businesses with fewer than 25 employees.
  • The current information collection has an estimated annual burden of 7,000 hours and costs of $750,000.

Key Numbers

  • 2,000 respondents
  • 1,000 responses
  • 7,000 hours
  • $750,000

Source Verification

Federal Communications Commission | Federal Agency | Federal Register, Vol. 91, No. 96

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Federal Register — FCC
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/19/2026-09991/information-collection-being-reviewed-by-the-federal-communications-commission
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  • "As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collections."
    — SUMMARY
  • "Comments are requested concerning: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees."
    — SUMMARY
  • "OMB Control Number: 3060-0573. Title: Application for Franchise Authority Consent to Assignment or Transfer of Control of Cable Television Franchise, FCC Form 394. Respondents: Business of other for-profit entities; State, local or Tribal government. Number of Respondents and Responses: 2,000 respondents; 1,000 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 1-5 hours. Total Annual Burden: 7,000 hours. Total Annual Costs: $750,000."
    — SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION