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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is asking for public comments on its information collection related to incidental take authorizations under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. This collection helps assess the impact on marine mammals when small numbers are taken accidentally during certain activities. NOAA requires detailed information from applicants, including assessments of impact and monitoring reports, to ensure compliance with the law. The public has 60 days to provide feedback on these collections, aiming to improve their efficiency and reduce the burden on those who must provide the information.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has issued a notice through the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) seeking public comments on the paperwork and burden related to U.S. Income Tax Return Forms for individual taxpayers, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The notice invites individuals and federal agencies to provide feedback by January 21, 2025, on the time and out-of-pocket costs associated with tax filing. The IRS estimates approximately 168.8 million respondents, with each spending an average of 12 hours and 37 minutes to comply with tax filing requirements, resulting in a total monetized burden of nearly $93.7 billion annually. The IRS will also continue offering a free e-file tax return system, known as Direct File, in the 2025 tax season.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is asking for public comments on a new plan to gather information about greenhouse gas emissions from electricity producers. This information will help producers apply for certain tax credits related to emissions. The DOE plans to collect this data with the help of National Laboratories and aims to keep the process efficient through automated methods. The deadline for submitting comments is March 14, 2025.

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 Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a revised information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This notice provides the public with an additional 30 days to comment on the Moving to Work (MTW) Form 50900, which involves plans and reports from 39 public housing authorities. The revisions aim to simplify annual submissions, enhance transparency, and better communicate the overall impact of the MTW demonstration. Public comments are invited specifically on the necessity, accuracy, quality, and the potential to reduce the burden of this information collection.

The Department of Commerce, through the International Trade Administration, is seeking public comments on their proposal for updating information collection from businesses applying for foreign-trade zone (FTZ) status. These applications allow businesses to request new or modified zone statuses and assess the economic impact of these zones. The information collected helps evaluate the necessity and effectiveness of these zones, as well as the burden on the public. People have until May 30, 2025, to send their comments, which will become part of the public record.

The Department of Commerce is asking for feedback on their collection of information regarding the Fishery Capacity Reduction Program. This request is part of efforts to manage the burden of reporting on the public, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The main goal of the program is to reduce fishing capacity by compensating fishermen to give up their fishing permits or vessels. The public is encouraged to send their comments by March 23, 2021, to help evaluate and improve the information collection process.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is asking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend the approval for collecting information related to a rule on home insulation labeling and advertising. This rule, known as the R-value Rule, helps ensure that consumers get accurate information about how well insulation products perform, so they can decide if the cost is worth it. Comments on this request must be submitted by February 11, 2021.

The Department of Commerce is seeking comments from the public on the National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH), as they prepare to submit information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This survey, conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, gathers important data to estimate the health and wellbeing of children nationwide, focusing on those with special health care needs. There are two modes of data collection: an online survey and a mail-in paper survey. Public comments on this information collection are welcomed to help reduce paperwork burdens and improve the process before the final submission to OMB.

The Department of Commerce is inviting public comments on a new information collection process related to handling informal complaints about employment discrimination at the Census Bureau, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. This notice encourages public input on the proposed "EEO Initial Informal Complaint Contact Sheet Common Form" before it is submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for approval. The form will help collect necessary information to address claims of discrimination based on factors such as race, gender, or age. Feedback is sought to optimize the form's utility, accuracy, and efficiency, and comments will be publicly accessible.