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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 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on its efforts to reduce paperwork burdens, particularly focusing on small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC is interested in feedback on the necessity and effectiveness of information collection and how it might lessen the burden on small businesses. Public comments must be submitted by February 10, 2021, through the specified website and also by email to Cathy Williams at the FCC. This effort is part of the Commission's compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act.

The Coast Guard is proposing a new rule to update the list of recurring safety zone regulations for events like fireworks displays and air shows in the Ohio Valley area. This update aims to reduce administrative efforts by eliminating the need for separate rule proposals for each event. The rule would enhance safety by restricting vessel movement in these zones and informing the community in advance, while allowing for public comments to ensure effective implementation. It also considers impacts on small businesses, regulatory costs, and environmental effects, but is expected to have minimal economic impact.

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 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing a new information collection related to their concessions program, as part of their efforts to reduce paperwork and gather comments from the public. This program involves private businesses and nonprofits managing recreation facilities within National Wildlife Refuges. They aim to collect information to ensure operations minimize wildlife disturbance, offer high-quality visitor experiences, and comply with financial and management requirements. Comments are invited from the public until February 3, 2021, focusing on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to improve the information collection process.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting public comments on information collection as part of efforts to reduce paperwork, according to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are interested in feedback on the practicality, accuracy, and clarity of the information collected, as well as ways to ease the burden on respondents, including small businesses. The focus is on the collection related to "Numbering Resource Optimization," which includes managing the North American Numbering Plan. The deadline for submitting written comments is March 18, 2025.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on the information collection required under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The comments should address whether this information collection is necessary, its practical utility, the accuracy of the burden estimates, ways to improve its quality and clarity, and how to reduce the burden on small businesses. The deadline for submitting comments is May 19, 2025. This effort is part of the FCC's ongoing review to minimize paperwork burdens.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comment on information collection efforts to reduce paperwork burdens, particularly for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. This aligns with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act and the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act. The FCC is considering ways to enhance the quality and utility of the information collected and to address the overall impact on respondents. Comments on the proposed collection must be submitted by February 3, 2025, through specified online portals and email addresses.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection effort as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are particularly interested in ways to reduce the paperwork burden on small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. This effort involves digital audio broadcasting and requires comments to be submitted by March 12, 2021. The FCC aims to improve AM radio service by adopting new rules to allow AM stations to operate digitally, which is intended to enhance signal quality and coverage.

The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA are proposing changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation to implement the National Archives and Records Administration's Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) program. This proposed rule aims to standardize how CUI is handled by contractors and federal agencies. It includes the creation of a new standard form called SF XXX, which outlines the requirements for managing CUI in contracts, ensuring information is protected from unauthorized access. The proposal highlights the benefits of uniform cybersecurity measures and the expected costs of compliance for government and contractors, with a focus on protecting sensitive information.