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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 385
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is asking for public feedback regarding forms related to the qualified electric vehicle credit, which helps reduce paperwork and the burden on respondents in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Individuals, households, and businesses can submit comments until March 4, 2025. The IRS is also updating information on the use of Form 8834, which is used to claim this credit, and estimates about 3,136 respondents with a total annual paperwork burden of 15,022 hours. Comments will be part of the public record, and suggestions on improving the information collection process are welcomed.

    Simple Explanation

    The IRS wants to know what people think about the forms used to get a special tax credit for electric cars, and anyone can tell them what they think until March 4, 2025. They hope this will make it easier and less time-consuming for people using these forms.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8168
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), part of the Treasury Department, is asking for public comments on information collection rules related to certain pension plans. This request is part of their effort to reduce paperwork as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Specifically, they are seeking feedback on rules for community newspaper plans and single employer defined benefit pension plans. Comments must be submitted by March 25, 2025, and will help the IRS determine if these rules are necessary and how they might be improved.

    Simple Explanation

    The IRS wants to hear from people about some rules related to special pension plans to see if those rules make sense and how they could be better. They need everyone's ideas by March 25, 2025, to help decide what to do next.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 96246
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments as part of its efforts to reduce paperwork, particularly the burden on small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. This is part of a requirement by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and no new data collection can proceed without a valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. Comments on the proposed information collection about broadband location reporting are due by January 3, 2025, and the FCC seeks ways to improve the collection process and reduce the burden on respondents. The information collected is crucial to monitor broadband deployment and ensure it aligns with public interest and support obligations.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC wants to make sure that filling out their forms isn't too hard, especially for small businesses, so they are asking people to share their ideas on how to make this easier by January 3, 2025. They need a special number to keep collecting this information, which helps them keep track of internet services and make sure they're doing a good job.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 7137
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) invites the public and federal agencies to comment on a new information collection aimed at reducing paperwork burdens, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. This effort is in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002. The collection seeks to support the transition to Next Generation 911 (NG911) services, a newer, more effective emergency response system. The FCC is requesting comments by February 20, 2025, and provides detailed instructions for submission.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC wants to hear from the public and small businesses about ways to make emergency call services better and less paperwork-heavy, especially for tiny businesses with less than 25 people working for them. They hope people give feedback so that everyone's emergency help can work smoother and easier for small companies.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10727
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on a proposal to reduce the paperwork burden required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002. This proposal focuses on simplifying the process for digital FM radio stations to report changes and requests regarding their operations, such as using different power levels on their digital sidebands, through an updated form 2100, Schedule 335-FM. The updated rules also encourage digital FM stations to operate with greater flexibility by allowing them to notify the FCC instead of applying annually for experimental authorization, which reduces regulatory barriers and encourages more stations to adopt these digital broadcasting methods. The FCC aims to alleviate the information collection burden, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to make it easier for radio stations that use a new kind of music technology to report their information. They're doing this by making a new, simpler form and asking for ways to make it even better, especially for small businesses.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11168
    Reading Time:about 15 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a notice inviting public comments on a proposed information collection to reduce paperwork burdens. The FCC aims to specifically gather input on how to alleviate this burden on small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. The notice outlines various sections of regulations and the obligations imposed on entities concerning station identification, pay-per-call services, competitive networks, and technical support. The FCC seeks feedback on whether these requirements are necessary and suggestions to improve them, ensuring transparency and compliance with existing laws.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC is asking people how they can make it easier for small businesses to do less paperwork, and they want ideas on how to change the rules to make this happen.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6645
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting public comments on information collections aimed at reducing paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They want feedback on whether collecting this information is vital, how accurate the FCC's burden estimate is, and how the quality and clarity of data can be improved. Additionally, they seek suggestions to reduce the burden on businesses, especially small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. The goal is to ensure that the FCC's processes are efficient while still fulfilling their duty under the Communications Act of 1934 and the Cable Landing License Act.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC is asking people for ideas to make sharing information easier and to help small businesses spend less time and money on paperwork. They want to find the best ways to collect information without making it too hard or confusing.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 96243
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is collecting public comments on a proposal to gather information from applicants wishing to participate in a 5G Fund auction. This effort is part of a broader initiative to reduce paperwork burdens, particularly for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC aims to ensure that applicants are legally, technically, and financially qualified to participate by using the new FCC Form 184. The public is encouraged to submit their views by January 3, 2025, through the specified government website and email addresses.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC wants people to share their thoughts on a form that helps decide who can join a 5G internet auction. They especially want to hear from small businesses to make sure it's not too hard for them to fill it out.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 2049
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking an extension for the collection of information under Rule 3a-4, which offers a safe harbor for certain investment advisory programs from being classified as investment companies. These programs typically provide personalized investment management to clients with accounts that fall between minimum requirements for individual accounts and mutual funds. The rule mandates that each account must be managed based on the client's financial situation and investment goals, with annual check-ins to confirm or adjust these parameters. The SEC estimates the paperwork burden of these requirements to be over 57 million hours annually, as approximately 28 million clients are involved in these advisory programs each year.

    Simple Explanation

    The SEC is checking if there are too many rules for investment helpers who help people manage their money, and they spend a lot of time doing paperworkβ€”like homework for grown-ups. They want to know if these rules are making it harder for smaller companies to help people with their money because they might have too much paperwork to do!

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13362
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting comments on a proposal to reduce paperwork burdens related to information collection, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. This initiative is part of compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act. The FCC seeks feedback on enhancing data collection while minimizing difficulties, using automated techniques or technology, and ensuring that radio and television stations correctly disclose foreign sponsorship. The deadline for submitting comments is April 21, 2025, and people can send their feedback through www.reginfo.gov and email.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC is asking people to suggest ways to make forms easier for businesses, especially small ones, to fill out, to save time and effort. They will use these ideas to help radio and TV stations share important information in a smooth way.

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