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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99871
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting public comments on its plan to collect information, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This process involves a 60-day comment period, allowing people to share their thoughts on the collection methods and its impact, necessity, and utility. The notice outlines information collections related to the Affordable Care Act and the No Surprises Act, and provides details such as the number of respondents and anticipated annual hours required. Comments can be submitted electronically or by mail, and further information can be found on the CMS website.

    Simple Explanation

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services wants to know what people think about how they plan to collect information from themβ€”like a big group homework project where everyone can say if they like, don't like, or have ideas to make it better. They're giving people 60 days to share their thoughts, and anyone can send their ideas either online or by mail.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97004
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA are asking the public to comment on continuing the requirement for subcontracting plans. This involves providing feedback on whether the collection of information is needed for government functions and how it can be improved. The proposal asks for extending the approval for collecting this information until after the current expiration date. Comments are due by February 4, 2025, and can be submitted through the provided government website.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to know if people think it's helpful or not when they ask businesses to share plans about working with other smaller businesses. They also want ideas on how to make this process easier and better.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9905
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Foreign Agricultural Service of the USDA has announced their intention to gather approval for a new information collection process related to their Trade Missions and Trade Shows Program. This collection will help determine the eligibility of applicants for participation in trade missions, shows, and virtual events sponsored by the USDA. Feedback is sought from participants about these events, such as their satisfaction and sales data. Comments on the necessity, burden, and ways to minimize the collection process are being requested from the public until April 19, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The USDA wants to collect some information to decide who can join their trade events and see if people enjoyed them, but they haven't clearly explained what they will collect or how they'll keep things private.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 7138
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting public comments on a proposed information collection effort aimed at reducing paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They seek feedback on the necessity and utility of the information collection, the accuracy of burden estimates, and ways to minimize the impact on small businesses. Prepaid calling card service providers are required to report on their access charges and certify their contributions to the Universal Service Fund. Comments should be submitted by March 24, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC (a group that helps decide how we use things like phones and the internet) is asking people to share their ideas on how to collect information better, especially to make it easier for small businesses to answer questions they need for phone card services. They want to make sure this is done in a way that’s helpful and not too hard for people to do.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95217
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking public comments on its intention to collect certain information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This information collection concerns the State-based Exchange and Small Business Health Options Program, which are part of the Affordable Care Act. The goal is to gather feedback on their burden estimates, the necessity, and the usefulness of this information collection. Comments are open until January 31, 2025, and can be submitted electronically or by mail.

    Simple Explanation

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) wants to know what people think about a plan to collect information so they can do their jobs better, and people can send in their ideas about this until January 31, 2025. πŸ“…βœ‰οΈ

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9935
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is asking the public and other federal agencies to comment on renewing some paperwork processes. This request is part of their duties under a law called the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are looking at seven specific areas, such as rules for municipal securities dealers and foreign banks, and they want to know if these processes are still effective and have real-world uses. People can send in their comments via the FDIC website, email, or regular mail by April 19, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The FDIC is asking people if they should keep using some forms and rules they have for banks. They want to know if these rules are still helpful, and people can tell them what they think by sending a message by April 19, 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11728
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has issued a notice in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, concerning the Information Collection Request (ICR) for Swap Execution Facilities (SEFs). This request has been sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. The purpose is to ensure SEFs meet specific registration and operational requirements, including providing transaction confirmations and complying with 15 core principles. The estimated burden for respondents is adjusted to 775 hours each, totalling 15,499 hours annually for 20 respondents. Public comments on this collection can be submitted by April 10, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is checking if some special trading places called Swap Execution Facilities are doing things right, like recording trades correctly and following important rules. They want people to share their thoughts about this by April 10, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 7694
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is inviting public comment on renewing three information collections as part of its Paperwork Reduction Act obligations. These include applications for banks seeking trust powers, assessments of diversity policies, and notifications of computer security incidents. The comment period is open until February 21, 2025, and feedback can be submitted via the FDIC website, email, mail, or hand delivery. The FDIC seeks input on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to reduce the burden of these information collections.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) wants people to share their thoughts on some forms that banks fill out about their services and safety rules, like being safe online and how they treat different people. They are asking for help to make sure these forms are important and easier to fill out.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97155
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Social Security Administration (SSA) is asking for public feedback on its information collection processes that require approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). They are seeking comments on aspects like the accuracy of their burden estimates, the necessity of the information, and ways to improve the process while minimizing the burden on respondents. The listed information collections include forms and procedures related to Social Security disability claims and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), which are used to assess claimant eligibility and manage the application process. Comments on these collections should be submitted by specific dates to be considered.

    Simple Explanation

    The Social Security Administration wants people to share their thoughts on how they collect information to see if it's done in a helpful way without causing too much work for everyone. This feedback will help them decide if their forms and processes need any changes.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 3871
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking public comments on its plan to collect information from the public. This is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, which requires federal agencies to announce new or extended data collections for public feedback. The call for comments focuses on the necessity and usefulness of the information, the accuracy of burden estimates, and ways to improve data collection efficiency. Comments must be submitted by March 17, 2025, either online or by mail to the addresses provided by CMS.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to collect information from people to help make healthcare better but needs to ask for the public’s thoughts first. They're asking everyone to share their ideas on whether collecting the info is helpful and how to make it easier.