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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking public input on their plan to collect information from the public, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This includes proposed new collections, extensions, or updates to existing collections. The public has until February 28, 2025, to submit comments. This process aims to ensure the information collected is necessary and useful, and help improve the quality and effectiveness of the information gathering methods used by the CMS.

The Department of the Navy, under the Department of Defense, has announced a proposed information collection regarding the retention of diversity groups within certain military ranks. This notice, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, seeks public feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of the proposed collection, as well as suggestions on reducing the response burden. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their comments by March 11, 2025. The collected information will help the Marine Corps understand how to increase retention of underrepresented groups at higher officer levels.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on its efforts to reduce paperwork burdens related to information collections, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. The FCC is particularly interested in opinions on the necessity and utility of the information collected, the accuracy of its burden estimates, and suggestions on improving the process, especially for small businesses. The information collection under review involves the notification requirements for FM translator or booster stations intending to discontinue operations. Public comments should be submitted by May 12, 2025, and should be addressed to Cathy Williams at the FCC.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is proposing a new information collection for the Smart and Connected Communities (S&CC) program. This initiative aims to drive innovative technology development to address significant challenges in American communities. The collected data will help NSF evaluate project outcomes and program progress. Public feedback is welcome until February 24, 2025, on the necessity and effectiveness of this information collection.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection to reduce paperwork burdens as part of the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed data collection aims to enhance communication services for incarcerated individuals, ensuring fair and reasonable rates for all services. The FCC is inviting feedback on various aspects, including the usefulness of the collected information, minimizing the burden on small businesses, and improving data quality. The initiative is part of broader efforts under the Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act of 2022, which expands FCC's authority over communication services for inmates.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is giving the public a chance to comment on its plan to gather information. This is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act, which requires federal agencies to announce new or ongoing information collection efforts and invite public feedback. The notice highlights how this information collection helps CMS with its functions and seeks input on improving data collection methods to reduce burden. Public comments are welcome through various channels until April 26, 2021.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is asking for public comments on the extension of two information collections related to its Electronic Data Collection System and Form TCR, both of which help gather information on potential securities law violations. The SEC estimates that submitting a tip, complaint, or referral online takes about 30 minutes, while completing a hard copy Form TCR takes about 1.5 hours. The SEC invites feedback on whether these collections are necessary, the accuracy of the time estimates, and ways to improve or reduce the burden of these processes. Comments are due by February 24, 2025.

The U.S. Corps of Engineers is proposing to collect public information and is seeking comments on this plan by April 27, 2021. This collection is meant to judge whether the information is helpful for agency functions and accurately assesses any burden it might pose. The information will be used to improve regulatory services provided to the public by gathering feedback through a customer service survey. It will be a voluntary survey with an estimated 2,000 respondents, each taking about 10 minutes to complete, affecting various public and private groups.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is allowing the public to comment on its plan to gather information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Federal agencies must make a public announcement in the Federal Register about any proposed data collection and give the public 60 days to comment. The comments can cover various aspects, such as the necessity of the data collection and ways to reduce the burden of providing information. This notice specifically discusses the extension of the National Implementation of the In-Center Hemodialysis CAHPS Survey, which helps report on dialysis facilities and improve healthcare quality.

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.