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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting public comments on its information collection practices. As part of the Paperwork Reduction Act efforts, they seek input on whether these collections are necessary and useful, the accuracy of their burden estimates, and ways to improve the clarity of information collected. The FCC is particularly interested in suggestions to reduce burdens on small businesses and ensure compliance with the requirement to have a valid Office of Management and Budget control number. Comments are due by February 11, 2025, and should be sent to the designated FCC email addresses.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is asking the public and other federal agencies for feedback on its information collections, as part of efforts to reduce paperwork burdens in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act. The FCC is particularly interested in the usefulness and accuracy of these collections, how to make them clearer and more efficient, and how to lessen the impact on small businesses. They welcome comments by April 28, 2025, and specific contact information is provided for sending feedback. This request is necessary because the FCC must display a valid OMB control number to sponsor these collections.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a notice inviting public comments as part of their ongoing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The FCC is specifically seeking suggestions on how to further reduce the information collection burden for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. This notice pertains to the collection of information related to foreign sponsorship identification rules for broadcast media. These rules require broadcasters to disclose when material has been sponsored or paid for by a foreign entity, and the FCC is looking for ways to ensure compliance while minimizing paperwork costs and burdens for licensees.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on an information collection process as part of its efforts to reduce paperwork burdens, following the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed collection aims to gather information necessary for the FCC's operations and improve the quality and efficiency of data collected. Comments are requested on various aspects, such as the necessity of the collection, the accuracy of burden estimates, and methods to reduce the burden on respondents, particularly small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. Interested parties have until February 4, 2025, to submit their feedback.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is asking the public and other government agencies to comment on a revised plan to collect information, as part of their effort to reduce paperwork. This plan, which is necessary for the FCC to perform its duties properly, especially focuses on helping small businesses. The Commission plans to make changes to the rules related to information collection on broadband deployment, introducing new forms and updating how data is reported and certified. These updates will affect how broadband providers file their reports, aiming to streamline the process and reduce duplications.

The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is proposing to renew and revise its information collection for student admissions to Haskell Indian Nations University and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute. The aim is to make the application process easier, including allowing digital submissions. Public comments on this collection effort are invited, especially on its necessity, accuracy, clarity, and ways to reduce burdens on respondents. The deadline to submit comments is March 31, 2025, and more details are available through provided online links.

The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA are seeking public feedback on extending certain requirements of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), specifically part 9. This relates to the collection of information needed for determining whether companies are eligible for government contracts, including issues of debarment, tax violations, and corporate responsibility. The Office of Management and Budget has approved this information collection until April 30, 2025, and the agencies propose extending it for another three years. The goal is to improve the quality and reduce the burden of this information collection process.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking public feedback on its plan to extend the approval of the information collection requirements found in the Inorganic Arsenic Standard. This standard is in place to protect workers from the harmful health effects of inorganic arsenic exposure. OSHA is particularly interested in public comments on whether these requirements are necessary, the accuracy of the estimated costs and time involved, and ways to reduce the burden on employers. Comments must be submitted by April 15, 2025, via the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by fax.

The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration is seeking public comments on the proposed extension of the information collection request titled "Work Application/Job Order Recordkeeping." This initiative aims to minimize paperwork and the burden on respondents as part of the department's ongoing effort to align with the Paperwork Reduction Act. They encourage feedback on the necessity, utility, and efficiency of the data collection and the methods used to collect it. Public comments must be submitted by March 17, 2025, and will be made publicly available without redaction.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public and new agency comments about their information collection methods. They are doing this to reduce paperwork, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The FCC is particularly interested in views on the necessity, accuracy, and utility of the information collected, as well as any suggestions for improving it. Comments should be submitted by April 25, 2025, via email.