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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on its information collection practices as part of efforts to reduce paperwork burdens, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Feedback is requested on the necessity and utility of collecting this information, as well as suggestions for improving its quality and minimizing the burden on small businesses. Comments are due by February 21, 2025, and can be submitted via email to Nicole Ongele at the FCC. This notice specifically addresses requirements related to unlicensed devices in TV White Space Broadcast Bands, which help prevent interference with TV reception.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting comments from the public and other federal agencies on its efforts to reduce paperwork, as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are evaluating the necessity and utility of the information collected under the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA). The notice seeks feedback on various aspects, including the accuracy of the burden estimate, ways to improve information quality and clarity, and strategies to lessen the collection burden, especially on small businesses. The FCC emphasizes that this information collection cannot proceed without a valid control number from the Office of Management and Budget.

The Department of Defense is proposing a new information collection and is seeking public comment on it according to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They want feedback on whether the information collection is necessary, how accurate their burden estimate is, and how they can make the collection process easier and more useful. This collection is intended to verify who is eligible to access certain restricted American Forces Network services. The deadline for submitting comments is March 3, 2025.

The Washington Headquarters Services of the Department of Defense is planning to collect public information and is seeking feedback on this proposal. This initiative is in response to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and aims to evaluate the impact of new workplace safety policies implemented due to COVID-19. The findings will help improve the work environment and ensure effective communication. The public can submit their comments electronically by April 1, 2021, as physical mail submissions are not possible during the pandemic.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is asking the public to comment on a proposed information collection related to deceased debtors. This collection is necessary for the Defense Finance and Accounting Service to obtain information from probate courts about estates of deceased debtors to file claims for money owed to the U.S. government. The DoD is seeking feedback on the necessity, utility, and burden of this information collection, which will involve 300 respondents and have an annual burden of 100 hours. Comments are accepted until April 27, 2021, through the federal eRulemaking portal, as mail submissions are not possible due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has published a notice inviting public comments on Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) information collection activities that are generally considered low-burden and noncontroversial. This involves an expedited process under the Paperwork Reduction Act for approval of necessary data collection. The notice highlights updates to a State Plan Amendment (SPA) template linked to the permanent coverage of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) benefit under Medicaid, following the SUPPORT Act and other legislative actions. Public comments must be submitted by April 30, 2025, either electronically or by mail.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking public comments on its plan to collect information as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This process involves gathering feedback about the necessity, usefulness, and clarity of the proposed information collection, along with suggestions on reducing the burden on those who must provide it. The highlight of this announcement is the Review Choice Demonstration for Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) Services, aimed at tackling Medicare fraud by improving procedures for identifying and investigating potential fraud. The demonstration will take place in several states and will impact both for-profit and non-profit organizations, with an estimated 526 respondents providing 179,910 responses annually.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is requesting public comments on a proposed information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collection will help manage military retired pay and related payments to individuals such as spouses and beneficiaries. Comments on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to reduce the burden of this process are encouraged and must be submitted by April 1, 2021. The collection involves various forms and affects approximately 40,371 respondents with an annual burden of 7,233.1 hours.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new information collection as part of the application process for federally assisted housing. This notice allows the public to submit comments on the collection for an additional 30 days. The goal of the collection is to help housing providers contact someone connected to the applicant, like a family member or friend, to assist with any issues during their tenancy. Comments can be made on the necessity and accuracy of the information as well as suggestions to improve or reduce the burden of the collection process.

The Defense Health Agency (DHA) has announced a proposed public information collection and is inviting comments from the public. This initiative is being implemented in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The DHA is focusing on gathering feedback about the necessity, utility, and clarity of the proposed information collection and strategies to minimize the burden on respondents. Public comments will be considered until March 11, 2025, and submissions can be made through various methods including the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by mail to the Department of Defense.