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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), part of the Commerce Department, is seeking public comments on revisions to information collection practices for licensing private remote-sensing space systems, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The changes include a new online platform, the Commerce Licensing and Compliance System for Space (CLCSS), to simplify how licensees submit applications, modifications, and notifications. The goal is to reduce paperwork and improve efficiency, while ensuring these activities align with U.S. national security and international responsibilities. Public comments can help evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and burden of this information collection.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), part of the Department of Energy, is asking for public comments on its information collections, specifically FERC Form Nos. 1, 1-F, and 3-Q. These forms are used to collect financial and operational data from major and nonmajor electric utilities, licensees, and natural gas companies. Comments are due by April 8, 2025, and FERC seeks input on the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements for the data collection processes. The request aims to understand if the information is useful for FERC's functions and how the collections can be enhanced or made less burdensome.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is asking for public comments on the FERC-512 information collection. This request is related to renewing the paperwork approval needed for preliminary permits, which allow companies the priority to apply for hydropower project licenses. These permits, which last up to four years, do not authorize construction but let companies study and plan potential projects. Public comments on this matter are due by March 12, 2021.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking public comments on revisions to an existing information collection related to the Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) and the Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP). These programs aim to protect transportation infrastructure from terrorism and other emergencies. Comments are requested to evaluate the necessity and efficiency of the data collection and to suggest improvements. The deadline for submitting comments is February 18, 2025.