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The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced plans to update an information collection process concerning the importation of undenatured inedible products and samples for research and testing. This proposal aims to make the forms more user-friendly, thus reducing the time and burden on importers by 8,818 hours. Comments on these changes are welcomed until April 21, 2025, via multiple submission methods including online or mail. The main goal is to ensure the safe import of these products without them being mixed with goods intended for sale.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation is seeking public comments on their Information Collection Request (ICR) under the Paperwork Reduction Act. They are asking for feedback on the necessity and utility of the information collection activities, the accuracy of their burden estimates, and ways to improve or reduce the burden of these activities. The FRA aims to use this feedback to enhance reporting efficiency, improve information quality, and accurately assess resource expenditures. Public comments must be submitted by May 12, 2025.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is asking for public comments on its information collection methods under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The goal is to find out if these collections are truly necessary, if the burden estimates are accurate, and how they might be improved or lessened, especially for small businesses. Two specific information collections are discussed: one involves AM radio stations applying for extensions of service times, and the other pertains to submissions for AM radio auction applications to ensure fair distribution of radio service. The FCC emphasizes that they cannot collect information without a valid control number from the Office of Management and Budget.

The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration is seeking public comments on the proposed extension of the information collection request titled "Work Application/Job Order Recordkeeping." This initiative aims to minimize paperwork and the burden on respondents as part of the department's ongoing effort to align with the Paperwork Reduction Act. They encourage feedback on the necessity, utility, and efficiency of the data collection and the methods used to collect it. Public comments must be submitted by March 17, 2025, and will be made publicly available without redaction.

The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA are seeking public feedback on extending certain requirements of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), specifically part 9. This relates to the collection of information needed for determining whether companies are eligible for government contracts, including issues of debarment, tax violations, and corporate responsibility. The Office of Management and Budget has approved this information collection until April 30, 2025, and the agencies propose extending it for another three years. The goal is to improve the quality and reduce the burden of this information collection process.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval, seeking an extension for the "NSPS for Electric Utility Steam Generating Units." This extension is essential for compliance with air quality standards and involves periodic reporting and recordkeeping by electric utility steam generating unit operators. The EPA expects a decrease in the burden on these operators due to fewer respondents, as there are no new coal-fired boilers being added and some existing units are being phased out. Public comments on this request are invited until February 10, 2021.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is requesting public comments on extending the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval for collecting information under the Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories standard. This extension aims to ensure that laboratories continue managing chemical hazards effectively to protect employees' health. OSHA seeks feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of the information collected, as well as ways to minimize the burden on businesses. They propose reducing the estimated paperwork burden from 622,482 to 602,594 hours and reducing estimated costs significantly due to updated pricing methods for medical consultations and examinations. Comments must be submitted by April 15, 2025.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is inviting public comments on information collections related to Section 9100 Relief for 338 Elections. This is part of their effort to reduce paperwork and burden on respondents as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is seeking feedback on whether these information collections are necessary, the accuracy of their burden estimates, and ways to improve the quality of the data collected. Comments should be submitted by March 18, 2025, to ensure they are considered.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on reducing paperwork burdens related to information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are particularly interested in ways to lessen the burden on small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC forms mentioned, such as the FCC Forms 472, 473, and 474, involve paperwork for the Universal Service Support Program and will see a revision to address new certification requirements. Comments should be submitted by April 4, 2025, via the www.reginfo.gov website and emailed to Nicole Ongele at the FCC.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is requesting public comments on an information collection as part of its ongoing efforts to minimize paperwork and comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public is invited to share their thoughts on whether the collection is necessary, its accuracy, and how it can be improved or made less burdensome, especially for small businesses. This information collection pertains to the implementation of the local competition provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996, which involves incumbent local exchange carriers providing certain services to new market entrants at reasonable prices. Comments are due by June 17, 2025, and should be sent to Nicole Ongele at the FCC.