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FEDUnited States · May 28, 2026

FCC Information Collection Review and Public Comment Request

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The FCC is seeking public comment on information collections related to various procedural rules for cable carriage, program access, and open video systems.

The Bottom Line

The Federal Communications Commission is reviewing existing information collection requirements and is asking for public input on their necessity, accuracy, and potential for burden reduction, particularly for small businesses.

Highlights

  • The FCC is seeking comments on information collections required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA).
  • Comments should address the necessity, utility, accuracy of burden estimates, and ways to minimize burdens.
  • Specific focus on reducing burdens for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees.
  • The review covers procedural rules for cable carriage, program access, and open video systems.
  • The comment period closes on July 27, 2026.

Key Numbers

  • OMB Control Number: 3060-0888
  • Total Annual Burden: 34,816 hours
  • Total Annual Cost: $3,775,680

Source Verification

Federal Communications Commission | Country | Federal Register, Vol. 91, No. 102

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Federal Register — FCC
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/28/2026-10586/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
  • "Written comments should be submitted on or before July 27, 2026."
    — DATES