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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting public comments on its information collection process as part of efforts to reduce paperwork burdens under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments are encouraged on whether the data collection is necessary, how to improve its clarity and utility, and ways to reduce the burden on small businesses. The collection processes include FCC Forms 479, 486, and 500, used to support the E-Rate program, which helps schools and libraries with technology and internet services and ensures compliance with the Children's Internet Protection Act. Feedback is due by February 3, 2025.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted an information collection request regarding "COVID-19 Pandemic Response, Laboratory Data Reporting" to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This proposed data collection aims to gather comprehensive laboratory testing data to aid in the public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic by tracking disease trends, facilitating contact tracing, and managing testing resources. The CDC is inviting public comments for an additional 30 days to ensure this collection is efficient, clear, and minimally burdensome. Interested individuals can comment on the necessity and accuracy of the data collection or contribute suggestions for improvement.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on its information collection process, as part of efforts to reduce paperwork burdens under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The FCC is interested in feedback regarding the necessity, practicality, and clarity of the collection, as well as ideas to minimize the burden on respondents, especially small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. The collection involves nearly 3,000 businesses responding to over 665,000 inquiries annually, with an average response time ranging from 1 to 20 minutes. All feedback should be submitted by April 25, 2025.

The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), part of the Department of Defense, is asking for public comments on a proposed information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The purpose of the collection is to help private transportation companies, contracted with the DoD, manage shipments of personal property by identifying ownership and scheduling pickups and deliveries. They are particularly interested in feedback on the necessity and utility of the information collected, its accuracy, and ways to reduce the burden on respondents. Comments will be considered if submitted by February 10, 2025.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking comments from the public and federal agencies on the burden associated with completing Form 7203 related to S Corporation shareholder stock and debt basis limitations. This request is part of an ongoing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden according to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS has specific areas they want feedback on, including the necessity, accuracy, and enhancement of the information collected, and how to minimize the burden on respondents. Comments are due by April 4, 2025, and should be submitted to Andrés Garcia at the IRS.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is allowing the public to comment on its plan to gather information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Federal agencies must make a public announcement in the Federal Register about any proposed data collection and give the public 60 days to comment. The comments can cover various aspects, such as the necessity of the data collection and ways to reduce the burden of providing information. This notice specifically discusses the extension of the National Implementation of the In-Center Hemodialysis CAHPS Survey, which helps report on dialysis facilities and improve healthcare quality.

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 Corporation for National and Community Service (AmeriCorps) is proposing revisions to an information collection called the Schools of National Service Commitment Form. This initiative helps educational institutions provide incentives to AmeriCorps alumni. The proposed changes include adding options for career and technical education, online or in-person programs, and benefits for senior citizens. Feedback is requested, focusing on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to reduce the burden of the information collection.

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is requesting public comments on a proposal to extend, for three more years, the recordkeeping and disclosure requirements related to the regulation of Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs) under Regulation Y. These requirements are associated with the minimum standards that AMCs must meet and are necessary for states that participate in this regulatory program. The Federal Reserve is inviting feedback on the necessity, accuracy, quality, and burden of the information collection and suggestions to improve the process or reduce its burden. Comments should be submitted by February 21, 2025, and the submissions will become publicly accessible.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on the proposed collection of information to improve its processes and reduce paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The FCC is interested in the necessity, practicality, and clarity of the information collected, as well as ways to minimize the burden on businesses, particularly small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. The collection aims to facilitate efficient communication between property owners and local carriers in telecommunications, ensuring competition and compliance with radiofrequency exposure limits. Public feedback is encouraged before February 11, 2025.