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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to extend the Information Collection Request (ICR) related to the "Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Rule." This extension, which is approved until August 31, 2021, aims to improve electronic reporting and reduce paperwork. The EPA is asking for public comments on this proposal by March 16, 2021. The proposed changes may reduce the amount of time and effort required from entities reporting electronically, leading to an estimated decrease in respondent burden by 9,554 hours annually.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is inviting public comments on the renewal of an information collection related to "Market Risk," as part of its ongoing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. According to this rule, national banks and federal savings associations with significant market risk exposure are required to adhere to specific guidelines for managing and disclosing this risk. Public comments on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to improve the information collection process are due by June 17, 2025. The OCC aims to ensure that these financial institutions maintain sufficient capital adequacy for their market risk level through these regulations.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office, part of the Department of Commerce, is requesting comments on the information collection for the admission and roster of registered patent attorneys and agents. This process involves a series of forms required for registration, reinstatement, and practice before the USPTO. The estimated total annual burden for respondents is 18,188 hours, with an additional non-hour cost of $875,706. The submissions help the USPTO assess the qualifications of individuals wishing to represent applicants in patent processes.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments as part of its effort to reduce paperwork burdens under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The FCC is specifically asking for feedback on whether the proposed information collection is necessary and useful, whether its burden estimation is accurate, and how to improve the collection process, especially for small businesses. The notice outlines the revised rules for licensing and spectrum usage by commercial and space earth stations and provides a detailed burden estimate, including time and cost burdens. Public comments are due by May 5, 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is requesting public comments on the necessity and efficiency of the information collected through Form N-8A, which investment companies use to register under the Investment Company Act of 1940. This form is critical for the SEC's oversight and involves a modest annual time and cost burden on companies. The commission is particularly interested in opinions on the relevance of the information collected, as well as suggestions for reducing the burden of submission through technology. Comments are open until February 10, 2025.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is asking for public comments on their information collection practices to help reduce paperwork burdens as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. They want feedback on the necessity, usefulness, and accuracy of the information collected and ways to lessen the burden on businesses, especially small ones. This request for comments includes areas like online public file obligations for satellite TV and radio providers, aimed at making required public information more accessible. Public comments should be submitted by February 4, 2025, and can be sent via email to the FCC.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting public comments on information collection, as part of efforts to reduce paperwork burdens under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collection concerns requests by AM, FM, and TV broadcast stations for experimental authorizations to improve technical operations. Comments should focus on the necessity, utility, accuracy, burden, and quality of the information collected. Public input should be submitted by April 28, 2025, to the FCC’s Cathy Williams via email.

In this notice, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is requesting public comments on renewing an information collection related to its financial assistance programs, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The agency issues grants and cooperative awards to various entities under different programs, and seeks feedback on whether collecting this information is necessary, accurate, and efficient. The public is encouraged to submit their comments by March 31, 2025, and it’s noted that personal information included in these comments could be made publicly available.

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 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.