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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 3864
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection effort as part of its ongoing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The FCC is specifically looking for feedback on the necessity, utility, clarity, and burden estimates of the proposed information collection, as well as suggestions for minimizing its impact on small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. Interested parties have until March 17, 2025, to submit their comments. This initiative requires the submission of information for statutory obligations and involves businesses or other for-profit entities related to utility pole attachments.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC wants to know what people think about a plan to collect information to make things less complicated and easier, especially for small businesses. They are asking for ideas on making this task simpler and to figure out if it's really needed and useful. Interested people can share their thoughts until March 17, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 104536
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Communications Commission wants to know if the way they collect information, like how remote-control toys work, is helpful and not too hard for small businesses. They also want to hear if this information helps to make sure TV signals aren't messed up by other devices.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 96971
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC wants to hear from people on how they collect information to make sure it's easy and not too much work, especially for small businesses. They are asking for ideas on how to do this and want comments by February 4, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 3962
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of Labor is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection request related to unemployment insurance claims and benefit payment activities. This request is being reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as per the Paperwork Reduction Act. People can submit their comments online until February 14, 2025. The Department of Labor wants to know if this information collection is necessary and how it might be improved or made less burdensome for state, local, and tribal governments, who are the primary respondents.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Labor wants to know what people think about how they collect information on unemployment benefits, and they want ideas for making it easier and better. They are asking for comments until February 14, 2025, to make sure it's not too hard for people and governments who provide the info.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10631
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is asking for public feedback on their information collection practices, required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. They want to know if these collections are necessary and useful for their work, if their burden estimates are accurate, and how they can improve the quality and clarity of the information collected. The FCC is also seeking ideas on how to make the process less of a burden, particularly for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. Comments should be sent by April 28, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC wants people to tell them if collecting information is necessary and helpful for them, and they also want ideas to make it easier, especially for small companies with fewer than 25 workers. They're asking everyone to share their thoughts by April 28, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11634
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comments on the continuation of an information collection process involving Form 8-A. This form is used by companies to register a class of securities with the SEC, as required by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The SEC estimates that about 1,052 forms are filed annually, each taking approximately 3 hours to complete, resulting in a total annual burden of 3,156 hours. Public comments on this information collection are invited before May 9, 2025, to ensure it remains efficient and useful.

    Simple Explanation

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wants to hear what people think about a form called "Form 8-A," which companies fill out to tell the SEC about their stocks. They want to make sure filling out this form is not too hard and would like ideas on how to make it easier by May 9, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10631
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is reviewing a new information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This involves FM broadcasters using boosters to originate programming for brief periods, allowing different content from the main station's broadcasts. The FCC seeks public comments on the necessity and impact of this information collection, addressing concerns like reducing paperwork, ensuring accurate burden estimates, and utilizing technology to decrease respondent burden. Additionally, broadcasters must meet specific notification requirements and certifications related to the Emergency Alert System and public interest considerations.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC is checking if some new rules about radio stations using extra antennas to send different shows for short times are needed. They want to know if doing this is useful and won't make people do too much paperwork.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11768
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC wants people's thoughts on how they gather information and fill out forms so it's easier, especially for small businesses. They want to make sure the forms are useful and not too tricky.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6326
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public and federal agency comments on its information collection efforts as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The FCC wants feedback on the necessity and utility of the information collected, its accuracy in estimating the paperwork burden, and suggestions for improving quality and reducing burden, particularly for small businesses. The current information collection involves 2,925 respondents and requires 244,477 hours annually to complete. These efforts are part of a broader initiative to ensure that telecom services remain fair and reasonable, particularly following changes in rules for toll-free service charges.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC wants to know what people think about the forms and information they collect to see if it helps them do their job properly and how they can make it easier, especially for tiny businesses. They ask for ideas on making it less time-consuming but didn't explain how they count the time it takes or how the cost of doing it is figured out.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 3983
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is requesting public comments on the continuation of its Form 11-K, used by employee stock purchase and savings plans to report financial information. This form is part of the requirements under the Securities and Exchange Act. The SEC estimates that completing each form takes about 95.81 hours, with a cost of $7,525, and receives about 941 submissions annually. Feedback is requested on the necessity and utility of the form, ways to enhance its quality, and suggestions to reduce the burden on respondents, by March 17, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wants to hear people's thoughts about a form called Form 11-K, which companies use to tell about their employee stock and savings plans. They want ideas on making it easier and quicker to fill out since it currently takes a long time and costs a lot to complete.

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