The Department of Commerce is inviting comments from the public and other federal agencies on information collection activities related to the NIST Associates Information System. This request, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, aims to evaluate and improve data collection processes while minimizing the reporting burden for respondents. Comments must be submitted by March 8, 2021, to ensure they are considered before submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The goal is to assess the necessity and utility of the information collected and explore methods to enhance the clarity and efficiency of these processes.
Simple Explanation
The Department of Commerce wants to hear what people think about how they collect information to make sure it's useful and not too much work for everyone. They're especially interested in making things clearer and easier to manage before asking for permission from their boss, the Office of Management and Budget.