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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is asking for public comments on the collection of information required for Form 1099-G, which reports certain government payments. This initiative is part of the IRS's ongoing efforts to reduce paperwork and ease the burden on respondents, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is interested in feedback on the necessity of the information, the accuracy of burden estimates, ideas to improve data quality and clarity, and ways to minimize the burden of information collection through technology. Comments must be submitted by March 3, 2025, and will be public records.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public and federal agency comments on the information collection related to Form 14411, which focuses on Systemic Advocacy Issue Submission. This form allows taxpayers, businesses, and other organizations to report systemic issues encountered with IRS processes or suggest legislative changes. The IRS is interested in comments that could help assess the necessity, utility, and clarity of the information collected and ways to minimize the burden on respondents. Comments are due by May 13, 2025.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting public comments on its information collection practices. As part of the Paperwork Reduction Act efforts, they seek input on whether these collections are necessary and useful, the accuracy of their burden estimates, and ways to improve the clarity of information collected. The FCC is particularly interested in suggestions to reduce burdens on small businesses and ensure compliance with the requirement to have a valid Office of Management and Budget control number. Comments are due by February 11, 2025, and should be sent to the designated FCC email addresses.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is asking the public and other federal agencies for feedback on its information collections, as part of efforts to reduce paperwork burdens in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act. The FCC is particularly interested in the usefulness and accuracy of these collections, how to make them clearer and more efficient, and how to lessen the impact on small businesses. They welcome comments by April 28, 2025, and specific contact information is provided for sending feedback. This request is necessary because the FCC must display a valid OMB control number to sponsor these collections.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a notice inviting public comments as part of their ongoing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The FCC is specifically seeking suggestions on how to further reduce the information collection burden for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. This notice pertains to the collection of information related to foreign sponsorship identification rules for broadcast media. These rules require broadcasters to disclose when material has been sponsored or paid for by a foreign entity, and the FCC is looking for ways to ensure compliance while minimizing paperwork costs and burdens for licensees.

The Department of Education's Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education is revising an information collection request related to the Consolidated Annual Report for the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006. They are seeking public comments on the necessity, timeliness, accuracy, and burden of this collection by June 9, 2025. The Department aims to collect feedback on how to improve the quality and reduce the burden of this reporting process, especially through technology. This revision will remove certain requirements, making it easier for respondents to complete the report.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is asking for public comments on an information collection related to equal employment opportunity (EEO) policies. The FCC aims to assess the necessity and utility of the information collected and to explore ways to lessen the burden on respondents, especially small businesses. This collection involves annual and periodic reporting requirements and affects businesses like broadcast stations and multichannel video program distributors. Public comments are due by March 17, 2025, and are intended to enhance the quality and effectiveness of the data collection process.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is seeking public comments on the renewal of an information collection effort titled, “Interagency Statement on Complex Structured Finance Transactions.” This initiative, required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, aims to reduce paperwork and burden on respondents by soliciting public feedback on the necessity and practicality of the information collected. The OCC invites comments by May 12, 2025, on aspects such as the collection’s utility, accuracy of burden estimates, ways to enhance the information quality, and methods to minimize respondent burden, including the use of technology. This notice marks the start of a 60-day comment period before the OCC will submit the collection for approval.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is inviting public comments on information collections related to Section 9100 Relief for 338 Elections. This is part of their effort to reduce paperwork and burden on respondents as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is seeking feedback on whether these information collections are necessary, the accuracy of their burden estimates, and ways to improve the quality of the data collected. Comments should be submitted by March 18, 2025, to ensure they are considered.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on an information collection process as part of its efforts to reduce paperwork burdens, following the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed collection aims to gather information necessary for the FCC's operations and improve the quality and efficiency of data collected. Comments are requested on various aspects, such as the necessity of the collection, the accuracy of burden estimates, and methods to reduce the burden on respondents, particularly small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. Interested parties have until February 4, 2025, to submit their feedback.