Notice2026-15932
Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission
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Published
August 6, 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 of 1995 (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. 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. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 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 OMB control number.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 150 (Thursday, August 6, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50834-50835]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-15932]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
[OMB 3060-XXXX; FR ID 360845]
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 of 1995 (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. 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.
The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information
unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) 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 OMB control number.
DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before October 5,
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 Cathy Williams, FCC, via email to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6c3c3e2d2c0a0f0f420b031a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="29797b68694f4a4a074e465f">[email protected]</span></a> and to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#266547524e5f08714f4a4a4f474b556640454508414950"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="377456435f4e19605e5b5b5e565a447751545419505841">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the
information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418-2918.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control Number: 3060-XXXX.
Title: One-Time Information Collection on Submarine Cable Licenses.
Form Number: N/A.
Type of Review: New Collection.
Respondents: Business and other for profit entities and State,
Local or Tribal Governments.
Number of Respondents and Responses: 236 respondents; 236
responses.
Estimated Time per Response: 10 hours.
Frequency of Response: One time reporting requirement; third party
disclosure.
Obligation To Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The
statutory authority for this information collection is contained in
Sections 1, 4(i), 4(j), 201-255, 303(r), 403, 413 of the
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Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i), 154(j),
201-255, 303(r), 403, 413, and the Cable Landing License Act of 1921,
47 U.S.C. 34-39, and Executive Order No. 10530, Section 5(a) (May 12,
1954) reprinted as amended in 3 U.S.C. 301.
Total Annual Burden: 2,360 hours.
Total Annual Cost: $35,400.
Needs and Uses: The Federal Communications Commission (Commission)
is requesting that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approve a
new one-time information collection applicable to all submarine cable
landing licensees as adopted in the Submarine Cable First Report and
Order, FCC 25-49. The Submarine Cable First Report and Order modernized
the Commission's submarine cable rules to facilitate infrastructure
deployment, while strengthening national security. Pursuant to the
Cable Landing License Act and Executive Order 10530, the Commission
holds broad legal authority to regulate submarine cables that connect
to the United States. Under section 35 of title 47, the Commission has
legal authority to withhold or revoke a license if such action will
``promote the security of the United States.''
The Submarine Cable First Report and Order was the first major
review of the Commission's submarine cable rules since 2001, and
updated rules and procedures to streamline and improve the timeliness
and transparency of its submarine cable licensing process. The
Commission also modernized the definition of submarine cable system to
include Submarine Line Terminal Equipment (SLTE) as part of the cable
system and adopted common sense measures to presumptively preclude
foreign adversaries and other entities from accessing the nation's
communications networks. The updates will provide greater certainty for
applicants, while making targeted improvements to address national
security threats.
In line with the Commission's modernization efforts, the Submarine
Cable First Report and Order adopted a one-time information collection
to obtain information on how many entities currently own or operate
SLTE on existing licensed cable systems. The one-time information
collection will further inform the Commission about the identities of
SLTE owners and operators and their role in operating a portion of the
submarine cable system. The one-time collection will also assess for
insolvent cables or licensees and require licensees to disclose whether
or not their submarine cable systems use equipment or services
identified on the Commission's Covered List, uses a third-party foreign
adversary service provider, or uses a third-party service provider that
can access the submarine cable system from a foreign adversary country.
Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2026-15932 Filed 8-5-26; 8:45 am]
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