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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to renew its information collection request for the Natural Gas STAR and Methane Challenge Programs. These programs are voluntary initiatives aimed at encouraging oil and natural gas companies to adopt technologies and practices that reduce methane emissions. The EPA is seeking public comments before merging this request with the existing one for the Natural Gas STAR Program. This renewal is necessary as it will streamline participation and simplify reporting processes for companies involved. Comments must be submitted by March 22, 2021.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is requesting public comments on their efforts to collect information, as part of their ongoing mission to reduce paperwork, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Feedback is specifically sought on whether the information collection is vital for the FCC's functions, its accuracy, and its impact on small businesses. The FCC highlights the obligations under certain sections of the Communications Act, detailing requirements for toll-free numbers and pay-per-call services, to protect consumer rights and ensure clear billing information. Public comments should be sent by February 3, 2025.

The Department of Agriculture has submitted an information collection requirement to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. They are asking the public for comments on whether this information collection is necessary and how it could be improved. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) will collect details about organizations applying for research and education grants to ensure they can responsibly manage federal funds. This includes details like the organization's legal name, key officials, and financial health. The deadline for comments is March 31, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) concerning the Clean Water Act Section 404 State-Assumed Programs. This request, aimed at extending a currently approved information collection, allows states and tribes to manage their own permit programs for certain water discharges. The EPA seeks public comments on the necessity and accuracy of this proposed information gathering, which involves significant hours of work for applicants and states. The total estimated cost for the programs is over $5 million, and the collected information will be available for public review.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public and agency comments on its proposed information collections under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The FCC aims to alleviate paperwork burdens and improve the collection of information, particularly for small businesses. The comments will assess the necessity, utility, and accuracy of the information collected, and suggest ways to optimize this process. The submission deadline for written comments is April 27, 2021, and comments can be emailed to Cathy Williams at the FCC.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public feedback on a proposed information collection as part of efforts to reduce paperwork, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are interested in opinions on the necessity, effectiveness, accuracy, and burden of the information collection process, especially for small businesses. This notice is linked to rules requiring providers to disclose exclusive marketing arrangements in multi-tenant environments to promote competition and transparency. Interested parties should send their comments by March 17, 2025.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is seeking public and agency comments on the renewal of an information collection called the "Examination Survey," as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. This survey collects feedback from banks regarding the OCC's supervisory activities and aims to improve the examination process through responses on communication, data requests, and examiner professionalism. Comments are due by February 10, 2021, and can be submitted via email, mail, fax, or courier. The survey helps the OCC in enhancing examination quality and targeting examiner training.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on an information collection as part of its efforts to reduce paperwork burdens, following the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The comments should address the necessity and utility of the information, accuracy in burden estimates, ways to enhance information quality and minimize the burden on respondents, especially small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC requires feedback before it continues collecting information related to Mobility Fund Phase I support, which helps deploy mobile broadband in underserved areas. People can send their comments by April 28, 2025.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), a part of the Treasury Department, has announced a request for public comments on a revised information collection about Appraisal Management Companies as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection involves recordkeeping requirements for managing appraisal companies, as directed by the Dodd-Frank Act. The deadline for submitting comments is January 21, 2025. The OCC has reduced the estimated annual paperwork burden from 2,455 hours in 2021 to 1,991 hours due to fewer respondents.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is asking for public comments on their information collection process, part of efforts to cut down on paperwork as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The focus is on ensuring that the collection is effective, necessary, and not burdensome, especially for small businesses. The rule changes include updates to the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and improvements in reporting false alerts to boost public trust and ensure effective communication during national emergencies. Public feedback is invited until February 7, 2025.