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Search Results: keywords:"Burden Reduction"

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 105535
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is inviting the public and other federal agencies to comment on the proposed AID 114-2 Anti-Harassment Program Intake Summary Sheet. This is part of a process required by the Paperwork Reduction Act to evaluate the impact and need of information collection and to reduce the public's reporting burden. Comments need to be submitted within 30 days of the notice. This form aims to gather details about harassment allegations to improve the quality and necessity of information collected by USAID.

    Simple Explanation

    The USAID is asking people to check and respond to a form about how they collect information on harassment, so they can make it better and not too hard for people to fill out. They want people to send their thoughts in by email in the next 30 days, so they can think about these ideas before asking for an official approval.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 104538
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is seeking public comments on a proposal to extend the Semiannual Report of Derivatives Activity for three years without making any changes. This report collects data from eight major U.S. dealers of over-the-counter derivatives to understand global financial derivatives markets better. The proposal asks for feedback on various aspects, such as the necessity and effectiveness of the information collection and how to reduce the burden on respondents. Comments must be submitted by February 21, 2025, and can be sent through the Federal Reserve's website or by mail.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Reserve System wants to keep checking big banks on their use of a special kind of financial trade, called derivatives, for three more years without changing how they do it. They are asking people to tell them if this is helpful or if it makes too much work for the banks, and anyone can send in their thoughts about this by February 21, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10953
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is asking for public feedback on its plan to continue collecting information required by the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Standard for Shipyard Employment. This proposal aims to extend the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) approval for these paperwork requirements. They are particularly interested in comments on the necessity and usefulness of this information, ways to reduce the burden on employers, and the accuracy of the estimated time and costs involved. Comments must be submitted by April 29, 2025, and can be sent electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal.

    Simple Explanation

    OSHA wants to keep asking workers about the safety gear they use at shipyards and needs permission to do this. They're looking for help to make sure it's not too hard to fill out the forms, costs the right amount of time and money, and keeps everyone's information safe.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6416
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is requesting comments from the public and other federal agencies on the paperwork related to the Diesel Fuel and Kerosene Excise Tax, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS aims to reduce the paperwork burden while ensuring that diesel fuel and kerosene used for non-taxable purposes are properly dyed according to regulations. The public is invited to share feedback on aspects such as the necessity and utility of the information collection, methods to improve it, and ways to reduce the burden on respondents. Comments are due by March 22, 2021, and will be included in the IRS's request for approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

    Simple Explanation

    The IRS wants to hear from people about how they can make it easier for companies to report on how they handle special dyes in diesel and kerosene fuel. They're asking for ideas to make this paperwork less of a hassle, and they want people to share their thoughts by a certain date.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10954
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is asking for public comments on its plan to continue the information collection requirements for the Coke Oven Emissions Standard. This standard is in place to protect workers from the health risks associated with exposure to coke oven emissions. OSHA wants feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and clarity of the information it collects and on ways to reduce the burden on employers. Comments must be submitted by April 29, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    OSHA wants people to tell them what they think about continuing the rules that keep workers safe from harmful fumes when making coke (a kind of fuel made from coal). They want to know if the rules make sense, are easy to follow, and if there's a better way to do it without making it hard for the bosses.