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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7749
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announced its schedule for public meetings for February and early March 2021. There are no meetings scheduled for the weeks of February 1, February 22, March 1, and March 8. However, on February 11, there will be a discussion on the NRC’s regulatory framework for dry cask storage and transportation of spent nuclear fuel. On February 18, there will be a briefing on equal employment opportunity, affirmative employment, and small business. Due to COVID-19, these meetings will be held virtually, and the public can watch via webcast. Anyone needing special accommodations or who wishes to receive meeting updates can contact the NRC for assistance.

    Simple Explanation

    The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is planning online meetings to talk about storing used nuclear fuel safely and making workplaces fair for everyone. People can watch these meetings on the internet because of COVID-19.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11767
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public feedback on a proposed information collection, as part of efforts to reduce paperwork burdens under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are particularly interested in how they can lessen the information collection burden for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. Public comments must be submitted by March 29, 2021, through the specified online platform. This collection primarily addresses transparency rules for internet service providers, ensuring consumers have the information needed to make informed decisions about internet services.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC wants people to tell them what they think about a plan to make it easier for small internet companies to share information with customers, so customers know what they are paying for. They want ideas before the end of March 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11316
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC wants to know what people think about its plans to collect information in a way that is easier and more helpful, especially for small businesses. They are changing how internet companies report their data to make it less complicated and faster.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13362
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting comments on a proposal to reduce paperwork burdens related to information collection, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. This initiative is part of compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act. The FCC seeks feedback on enhancing data collection while minimizing difficulties, using automated techniques or technology, and ensuring that radio and television stations correctly disclose foreign sponsorship. The deadline for submitting comments is April 21, 2025, and people can send their feedback through www.reginfo.gov and email.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC is asking people to suggest ways to make forms easier for businesses, especially small ones, to fill out, to save time and effort. They will use these ideas to help radio and TV stations share important information in a smooth way.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11968
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on its efforts to reduce paperwork burdens related to information collections, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. The FCC is particularly interested in opinions on the necessity and utility of the information collected, the accuracy of its burden estimates, and suggestions on improving the process, especially for small businesses. The information collection under review involves the notification requirements for FM translator or booster stations intending to discontinue operations. Public comments should be submitted by May 12, 2025, and should be addressed to Cathy Williams at the FCC.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC, which is a government group that helps manage communication like TV and radio, wants people to tell them if they're making things hard with too much paperwork. They want to know if the rules they have are really useful and if there are ways to make things easier for small businesses.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 5882
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on ways to reduce paperwork burdens, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees, as part of its compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request is part of the FCC’s ongoing efforts to streamline its processes and reduce the burden of information collection. Comments should be submitted through the website www.reginfo.gov by February 18, 2025. The proposal includes the evaluation of existing forms and requirements to ensure they are necessary and effectively support FCC functions.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC wants people to tell them how they can make filling out forms easier, especially for tiny businesses with fewer than 25 workers. They want everyone to share their ideas by February 18, 2025, to make sure these forms are not too hard to understand and only ask for important stuff.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 100491
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC wants to make it easier for small businesses to follow rules about saying who paid for things on TV or radio, especially if a foreign company did. They're asking people how they can keep these rules without making small businesses do too much extra work.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8906
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC wants to know what people think about some rules that make companies fill out a lot of forms. They especially want ideas on how to make it easier for tiny businesses with less than 25 people.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6645
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting public comments on information collections aimed at reducing paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They want feedback on whether collecting this information is vital, how accurate the FCC's burden estimate is, and how the quality and clarity of data can be improved. Additionally, they seek suggestions to reduce the burden on businesses, especially small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. The goal is to ensure that the FCC's processes are efficient while still fulfilling their duty under the Communications Act of 1934 and the Cable Landing License Act.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC is asking people for ideas to make sharing information easier and to help small businesses spend less time and money on paperwork. They want to find the best ways to collect information without making it too hard or confusing.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 15485
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comments on a request to extend a program that collects feedback from small businesses and their investors. The goal is to better understand how the SEC’s Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation can effectively serve this community through outreach and educational materials. The feedback will address demographic details, opinions on educational content, and challenges small businesses face. Public comments on this information collection are invited, with a deadline for submission of May 12, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The SEC wants to know how it can help small businesses better, so it's asking people to share their thoughts, but it's not clear how they'll keep people's information safe or use it to make rules better.

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