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The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking public feedback on extending the approval for an information collection about displaying fire control plans on commercial vessels. This information helps firefighters and damage control efforts during emergencies. The Coast Guard invites the public to comment on the necessity, utility, accuracy, and potential burden of this data collection. Comments must be submitted by April 9, 2025, through the Federal eRulemaking Portal or the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) website.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking comments from the public and other federal agencies on a proposed information collection, aiming to reduce paperwork burdens as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The FCC is specifically interested in feedback on minimizing the burden on small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. Two main topics are being addressed in this notice: telemetry, tracking, and command earth station operations, and participation in competitive bidding for universal service support. The commission's goal is to ensure fair competition and efficient use of resources to support next-generation services, such as 5G, and universal broadband access across the nation.

The Department of Education is inviting public comments on a proposed information collection related to the Perkins Innovation and Modernization Program Grants. This initiative is part of a discretionary grant program under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, aimed at improving career and technical education. The department is seeking feedback on the necessity, timeliness, and burden of the collection, as well as suggestions for enhancing the quality and clarity of the information gathered. Comments must be submitted by February 25, 2021.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on information collections as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce paperwork burdens under the Paperwork Reduction Act. Comments should address the necessity and practical utility of these collections, accuracy of the FCC's burden estimates, and ways to enhance and minimize the burden of these collections, especially on small businesses. The information relates to the modernization of payphone compensation rules, ensuring fair compensation for payphone service providers. Written comments are due by April 26, 2021, and can be sent to Nicole Ongele at the FCC via email.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has proposed changes to improve the operations of the Electric Reliability Organization (ERO), which oversees the reliability of the Bulk Power System. Under the new proposal, the ERO would need to submit performance assessments every three years instead of every five years, ensuring more timely reviews. FERC also suggests including more detailed discussions in these assessments and setting up a formal public comment period for stakeholders to provide suggestions. These changes aim to enhance the effectiveness of the ERO and adapt to the rapid changes in the electric industry.

The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is proposing an extension, without changes, of a currently approved data collection method known as the Obligor Change of Address form. This effort is part of adhering to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, allowing public comments up to January 2, 2025. ICE uses this form to accurately manage communications with individuals (or "obligors") who need to notify ICE of any address changes. The estimated completion time for the form is about 15 minutes, with an overall projected annual burden of 1,321 hours based on 5,282 responses.

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.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is requesting public comments on an information collection effort as part of its ongoing initiative to reduce paperwork burdens, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The agency is specifically seeking input from small businesses on how to further reduce these burdens for those with fewer than 25 employees. The collection involves equipment performance measurements for AM, FM, and TV stations, with a total of 13,049 respondents and a corresponding number of required responses. The feedback will help determine the necessity, accuracy, and impact of this information collection.