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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved a new information collection for rules that allow space station and earth station applicants to provide supplemental coverage from space. This approval, part of the SCS Report and Order, is effective from December 5, 2024, and focuses on enabling satellite and terrestrial services to work together for better connectivity. With an OMB Control Number of 3060-0678, the collection is intended to support policy changes made earlier in 2024 and requires detailed applications and certifications from operators wanting to offer new satellite communication services. These standards aim to ensure that operators provide services effectively while minimizing interference.

The Department of Labor is asking for public comments on an information collection request related to employee benefits laws. This request has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval as per the Paperwork Reduction Act. Comments are due by February 16, 2021, and can be submitted through the regulations website. The department aims to ensure the collected information is useful, accurate, and not overly burdensome for respondents.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is requesting public feedback on renewing the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval for collecting information titled "Public Records." This collection involves NRC Forms 507 and 509 used in its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) process. The NRC is updating these forms to notify requesters about processing fees and other aspects related to FOIA requests. Comments should be submitted by March 9, 2021, and can be sent electronically or by mail to the addresses provided.

The Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and NASA are asking the public to comment on a proposed extension of a rule that deals with extraordinary contractual action requests. They are interested in opinions on whether collecting this information is necessary and useful for federal acquisitions, how accurate the burden estimate is, and how to improve the process to make it easier for those providing information. These comments can be submitted through a government website by June 10, 2025, and they are especially focusing on how this information helps in making decisions about contract adjustments and indemnification against hazards.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has issued a notice for a 30-day public comment period regarding a proposed information collection for evaluating EnVision Centers. These centers aim to help low-income individuals achieve self-sufficiency by offering combined services in economic empowerment, educational advancement, health and wellness, and character and leadership. HUD plans to gather information through interviews with stakeholders to understand how these centers are selected and developed. HUD encourages the public to provide feedback on the necessity, usefulness, and burden of this information collection.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is inviting comments from the public and federal agencies on a proposed information collection related to deposit insurance awareness. This initiative is part of the FDIC's responsibilities under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They will conduct a survey to evaluate public awareness and understanding of deposit insurance and its effects on financial decisions. The survey aims to gather input that will help enhance the FDIC's communication, education, and outreach efforts, ensuring the financial system's stability and public confidence.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has released a notice regarding the revision of various OMB-approved information collection activities. This notice invites public comments on the necessity and accuracy of these information collections, as well as suggestions for improvement, before the agency submits them to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. The collections involve various forms and questionnaires related to Social Security benefits, eligibility, and appeals processes. The SSA aims to gather feedback to enhance these processes while minimizing the burden on respondents.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comments under the Paperwork Reduction Act regarding the collection of information associated with Rule 239. This rule provides certain exemptions for security-based swaps issued by qualified clearing agencies. The SEC intends to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget to continue this information collection process, estimating that each agency will update or provide information about 20 times a year, resulting in an annual burden of 180 hours. The public is invited to send their comments on whether the collection is necessary, the accuracy of the burden estimate, ways to improve the information's clarity, and methods to reduce the burden, within 60 days from the date of publication.

The Census Bureau under the Department of Commerce has issued a notice inviting public comments for 60 days on a new information collection process called the Decennial Census Temporary, Intermittent Applicant Information Collection. This will gather data from job applicants for temporary positions related to the upcoming census. Applicants will fill out electronic forms that collect details like personal data, employment status, and job-related qualifications. The aim is to streamline the hiring process for census jobs and improve future recruitment efforts. Public comments will help the Bureau refine its information collection methods to minimize the public's reporting burden.

The Department of State has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval of information collection concerning the Professional Development Fellowship (PDF) Application. This application is specifically for spouses and partners of U.S. government employees working overseas. The Department is seeking public comments until February 26, 2021, about the necessity, accuracy, and burden of this information collection process. The comments received will help the Department evaluate and possibly improve the information collection, which is essential for determining the award of professional development fellowships.