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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on reducing paperwork burdens related to information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are particularly interested in ways to lessen the burden on small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC forms mentioned, such as the FCC Forms 472, 473, and 474, involve paperwork for the Universal Service Support Program and will see a revision to address new certification requirements. Comments should be submitted by April 4, 2025, via the www.reginfo.gov website and emailed to Nicole Ongele at the FCC.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing updates to the fees charged under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for fiscal years 2022 to 2024. This proposal aims to adjust existing fees and introduce new fee categories to ensure the fees offset a portion of the costs of the EPA's responsibilities under TSCA. New exemptions are also proposed for certain manufacturers to reduce the burden on smaller entities and those engaged in specific activities, like research and development. EPA seeks to redistribute the fees more equitably among manufacturers based on production volume, aiming to refine the fee process from previous implementations and ensure industries that contribute to chemical manufacturing support EPA's oversight and evaluation efforts.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is requesting public comments on an information collection as part of its ongoing efforts to minimize paperwork and comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public is invited to share their thoughts on whether the collection is necessary, its accuracy, and how it can be improved or made less burdensome, especially for small businesses. This information collection pertains to the implementation of the local competition provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996, which involves incumbent local exchange carriers providing certain services to new market entrants at reasonable prices. Comments are due by June 17, 2025, and should be sent to Nicole Ongele at the FCC.

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 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting public comments on information collection practices to reduce paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The FCC seeks input on several aspects including the necessity of these collections, their utility, and ways to improve them while minimizing burdens, especially for small businesses. Comments should be submitted by March 29, 2021. This initiative also includes updates on the registration and lighting requirements for antenna structures used in communication transmissions.

The Department of Agriculture has asked for comments on a new information collection plan under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This collection is involved with several areas in the Forest Service, like tracking visitors to national forests and ensuring small businesses get fair opportunities in timber sales. The plan also includes gathering information about non-timber forest products, such as plants and mushrooms, from individuals and organizations. The agency is looking to gauge the necessity, accuracy, and ways to reduce the data collection burden on respondents.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is asking for public comments on its information collection methods as part of its ongoing effort to reduce paperwork. This review is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. Comments are sought on the necessity and utility of the existing information collection, the accuracy of the FCC's burden estimate, and suggestions for minimizing the burden on respondents, particularly small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. Interested parties should submit their comments by February 3, 2025.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on its efforts to reduce the paperwork burden, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees, as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act. The FCC is requesting feedback on the necessity, utility, and potential improvements of its information collection processes and is revising the collection to address new requirements from the Safe Connections Act. The public can submit comments by January 10, 2025, and view more detailed information about the proposals on the reginfo.gov website.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is asking for comments on some rules regarding crowdfunding. These rules, under Regulation Crowdfunding, detail what intermediaries must do when helping startups or small businesses raise money online. They include requirements about registration, dealing with investors, and keeping track of funds. The SEC wants feedback on whether these rules are helpful, the estimated costs, and how they can be improved, with all comments needed by May 27, 2025.

The Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03 presents updates to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) agreed upon by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council. The document summarizes new rules aimed at improving consistency in suspension and debarment procedures, rerepresentation of business size and socioeconomic status, and subcontracting with Puerto Rican and specific U.S. territory small businesses. These changes are intended to enhance transparency and ensure that small businesses meet size and status requirements for certain government contracts, but are not expected to significantly impact a large number of small businesses economically.