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The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD P&R) has announced a proposed collection of information and is seeking public comments. This collection is part of the Department of Defense's Voluntary Education Partnership Memorandum of Understanding Institutional Compliance Program, aimed at assessing the compliance of educational institutions with the MOU standards. The process involves reviewing recruiting practices, financial matters, accreditation, and post-graduate opportunities. The Department invites feedback on whether this information collection is necessary and how it can be made more effective and less burdensome.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a chance for the public to comment on their plan to collect information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public has until February 18, 2025, to share their thoughts about the need and usefulness of the information being collected, as well as suggestions for minimizing the burden of this process. Specifically, CMS is focusing on maintaining records for grandfathered health plans under the Affordable Care Act, which are plans that have specific exemptions from newer rules. CMS is seeking feedback to enhance these processes while ensuring transparency and compliance with the law.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments to help reduce the paperwork burden associated with its information collection processes, as part of efforts required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request is particularly focused on lessening the burden on small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC has outlined new requirements related to Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA), including a voluntary system for reporting false alerts to keep track of these incidents. Comments are due by February 13, 2025, and can be submitted through the specified online portal.

The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to use a slightly revised version of its annual survey. The survey is conducted to gather feedback from individuals who have sought assistance from OSC, such as filing complaints or seeking advisory opinions. It consists of four electronic questionnaires, each with five to ten questions, aimed at determining if individuals feel informed about their rights, successful at resolving issues, and satisfied with OSC's help. The OSC invites public comments on the survey's effectiveness and the potential burden on respondents by March 8, 2021.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is requesting public comments to help reduce paperwork burdens as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002. They are interested in suggestions for reducing the information collection burden, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. The comments are due by April 4, 2025, and should be submitted online and emailed to Nicole Ongele at the FCC. This information collection involves the use of a white space database that helps avoid interference with TV reception by unlicensed devices and has an estimated annual burden of 7,000 hours with a total annual cost of $151,000.

The Defense Finance and Accounting Service of the Department of Defense has announced a proposed collection of public information in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are seeking public comments on whether this information collection is necessary and if it can be improved. This collection involves gathering signatures and details needed to process death gratuity payments to designated beneficiaries or next-of-kin of deceased service members. Public comments must be submitted by April 1, 2021, through the official eRulemaking Portal.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is seeking public comments on their Inspire! Grants for Small Museums Program as part of their effort to streamline information collections under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The program supports small museums in implementing projects aligned with their strategic plans, specifically in areas like Lifelong Learning, Institutional Capacity, and Collections Stewardship and Access. Feedback is requested to assess the necessity and effectiveness of the information collection, and how to reduce the burden on respondents. Comments must be submitted by March 8, 2021, to the address provided.