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  • 2021-00912 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Representative and Address Provisions
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 4003
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is requesting public comments on the extension and revision of an existing information collection related to "Representative and Address Provisions." According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, they are inviting comments to be submitted before March 16, 2021. The collection includes various forms and procedures for managing power of attorney and correspondence addresses related to patent applications. USPTO is seeking feedback on the necessity, burden, and efficacy of the information collection methods, including electronic submission options.

    Simple Explanation

    The United States Patent and Trademark Office wants to know what people think about their way of managing who can talk on your behalf about your patents and where they send the mail. They especially want to make sure their way is easy to use, even if you like to mail things the old-fashioned way or use a computer.

  • 2024-28367 — Permitting of Rights-of-Way Across National Wildlife Refuges and Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service-Administered Lands
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 99732
    Reading Time:about 98 minutes

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is revising the process for granting rights-of-way across National Wildlife Refuge System lands and other lands they manage. The changes are aimed at making the permitting process quicker and more efficient by aligning it with other Department of the Interior procedures. Key updates include requiring a preapplication meeting, allowing electronic submission of applications, and ensuring flexibility in determining the value of rights-of-way. The rule also introduces new terms and conditions for permits to ensure use is compatible with the conservation goals of the Refuge System, effective January 10, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has made new rules to make it faster and easier for people to get permission to build on protected lands like wildlife refuges. They want to have meetings before you apply, let you send your papers online, and be fair about how much it costs, starting in January 2025.

  • 2024-28169 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: Survey of State Criminal History Information Systems (SSCHIS)
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95243
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Department of Justice (DOJ), through its Bureau of Justice Statistics, is seeking public comments on a proposed revision to an existing information collection regarding state criminal history systems. Known as the Survey of State Criminal History Information Systems (SSCHIS), this collection aims to gather comprehensive data on how state criminal history record systems function and their effectiveness. Comments are encouraged and accepted until January 2, 2025, focusing on aspects such as the necessity, burden, and utility of this data collection. The information is collected biennially from state, local, and tribal governments, with this year's collection covering key details like the percentage of automated records and participation in national fingerprint exchanges.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Justice wants to hear what people think about updating a survey that checks how well states keep and use criminal history records. They're asking for ideas on how to make it better and easier to do, and people can share their thoughts until January 2, 2025.