Notice2026-09840
Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission
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Published
May 18, 2026
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Federal Communications Commission
Abstract
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. 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.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 95 (Monday, May 18, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28593-28594]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-09840]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
[OMB 3060-1214; FR ID 347120]
Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal
Communications Commission
AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.
ACTION: Notice; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens,
and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the
general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to
comment on the following information collection. 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.
DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before July 17,
2026. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find
it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice,
you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible.
ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Nicole Ongele, FCC, via email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f5a5a7b4b5939696db929a83"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a1f1f3e0e1c7c2c28fc6ced7">[email protected]</span></a> and to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e58b8c868a8980cb8a8b82808980a5838686cb828a93"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="056b6c666a69602b6a6b62606960456366662b626a73">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the
information collection, contact Nicole Ongele, (202) 418-2991.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a
collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control
number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply
with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not
display a valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number.
OMB Control Number: 3060-1214.
Title: Part 52, Numbering Policies for Modern Communications, et
al., WC Docket Nos. 13-97, et al.
Form Number: N/A.
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
Number of Respondents and Responses: 120 respondents; 160
responses.
Estimated Time per Response: 15-55 hours.
Frequency of Response: One-time; ongoing and bi-annual reporting
requirements.
Obligation to Respond: Voluntary and mandatory. Statutory authority
for these collections are contained in 47 U.S.C. 251(e)(1) of the
Communications Act of 1934 and section 6(a) of the TRACED Act.
Total Annual Burden: 2,600 hours.
Total Annual Cost: $31,200.
Needs and Uses: In 2015, the FCC adopted the First Report and Order
(FCC 15-70) establishing an authorization
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process for interconnected Voice over internet Protocol (VoIP)
providers which allows them to apply for the VoIP Numbering
Authorization (Authorization) from the FCC that, once granted, permits
them to obtain numbering resources directly from the Numbering
Administrators. The FCC revised the Authorization process for
applicants in the September 2023 Second Report and Order (FCC 23-75),
and for existing authorization holders--that is, those interconnected
VoIP providers that received their Authorization prior to August 8,
2024 (the effective date of the rules adopted in the Second Report and
Order) in the December 2025 Third Report and Order (FCC 25-86). This
collection covers the information and certifications that applicants
and existing authorization holders must submit in order to comply with
the Authorization process. The data, information, and documents
acquired through this collection will allow interconnected VoIP
providers to obtain numbers with minimal burden or delay while also
preventing providers from obtaining numbers without first demonstrating
that they can deploy and properly utilize such resources. This
collection will also ensure that existing authorization holders comply
with the necessary safeguards in order to maintain their Authorization.
The revisions to this information collection are necessary to further
stem the tide of illegal robocalls perpetrated by interconnected VoIP
providers, protect the nation's numbering resources from abuse by
foreign bad actors, advance important public safety and national
security objectives ties to the use of our nation's limited numbering
resources, and ensure compliance with other important FCC rules.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION.
Aleta Bowers,
Federal Register Liaison Officer. Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2026-09840 Filed 5-15-26; 8:45 am]
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