On April 4, 2022, ARRL News reported:
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) staff has clarified in response
to an ARRL request that the new $35 application fee will not apply to most
license modifications, including those to upgrade anamateur radio licensee’s
operator class and changes to club station trustees. The FCC staff explained
that the new fees will apply only to applications for a new license, renewal,
rule waiver, or a new vanity call sign. As previously announced, the new fees
take effect on April 19, 2022.