FEDUnited States · May 29, 2026
FCC Information Collection Review and Public Comment Request
The FCC is seeking public comment on existing information collections related to station records, as part of an effort to reduce paperwork burdens.
The Bottom Line
The Federal Communications Commission is requesting public comment on its information collection requirements for station records, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act, to assess necessity, accuracy, and potential burden reduction.
Highlights
- The FCC is reviewing information collections for station records (Sections 74.781, 74.1281, and 78.69) under the Paperwork Reduction Act.
- Comments are requested on the necessity, utility, accuracy of burden estimates, and ways to minimize burdens for respondents, including small businesses.
- The current collection involves 14,052 respondents and 19,077 responses, with an estimated annual burden of 12,751 hours and a cost of $6,030,000.
- Specific record-keeping requirements include maintaining authorization instruments, correspondence, maintenance records, and logs related to transmissions, tower lights, and repairs.
Key Numbers
- 14,052 respondents
- 19,077 responses
- 12,751 hours (annual burden)
- $6,030,000 (annual cost)
Source Verification
Federal Communications Commission | Federal Government | 91 FR 32048
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✓ Quote-groundedFederal Register — FCC
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/29/2026-10793/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."— AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice; request for comments.
- "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: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens...
- "Respondents: Business and other for-profit entities; not-for-profit institutions; State, Federal or Tribal governments."— Respondents: Business and other for-profit entities...
- "Number of Respondents and Responses: 14,052 respondents; 19,077 responses."— Number of Respondents and Responses: 14,052 respondents; 19,077 responses.
- "Total Annual Burden: 12,751 hours."— Total Annual Burden: 12,751 hours.
- "Total Annual Cost: $6,030,000."— Total Annual Cost: $6,030,000.