FCC Remittance Advice Forms: FCC Form 159/159-C, 159-B, 159-E, and 159-W
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
06/11/2026
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2026
238,044
180,000
59,511
45,000
0
0
The FCC Forms 159/159-C, 159-B, 159-E, 159-W and blank Form 159-W Worksheet are remittance advice forms that applicants/licensees are required to file when making payments to the Commission for including, but not limited to: regulatory fees, application fees, auction participation, fines, forfeitures, Freedom of Information Act billings, and any other debt due to the Commission.
US Code:
47 USC 158
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code:
47 USC 159
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code:
47 USC 309(j)
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
PL:
Pub.L. 104 - 134 Section 31001
Name of Law: Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996
US Code: 47 USC 158
US Code: 47 USC 159
PL: Pub.L. 104 - 134 31001 Name of Law: Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996
US Code: 47 USC 309(j)
There are adjustments/increases to this information collection. The total number of respondents/total annual responses increased from 180,000 to 238,044 (+58,044) and the total annual burden hours increased from 45,000 to 59,511 (+14,511). These adjustments/increases are based on the most currently available data to the Commission.
There are no program changes.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Form Form 159 Remittance Advice
3060-0589_SS_2026_final version.docx
Business or other for-profit entities