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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting public comments on an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002. The FCC aims to reduce paperwork burdens for small businesses, particularly those with fewer than 25 employees. The information collection relates to the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and involves updates to State EAS Plans and false alert reporting. Written comments on the proposed changes should be submitted by April 3, 2025.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is requesting comments from the public and other federal agencies about continuing information collections related to the repeal of the bonding requirement for low-income housing tax credit recapture, as outlined by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The comment period is open until May 5, 2025, and inputs are sought on the necessity, burden, and potential improvements to these collections. This notice also clarifies that the IRS is not making any changes to the current paperwork burden for this collection. Kerry L. Dennis, a Tax Analyst at the IRS, approved this request.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting public comments on information collection, as part of efforts to reduce paperwork burdens under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collection concerns requests by AM, FM, and TV broadcast stations for experimental authorizations to improve technical operations. Comments should focus on the necessity, utility, accuracy, burden, and quality of the information collected. Public input should be submitted by April 28, 2025, to the FCC’s Cathy Williams via email.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public comments on the information collection related to funding relief for multiemployer defined benefit pension plans under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The notice intends to gather feedback on the necessity and accuracy of the information collection, ways to improve it, and methods to reduce the burden on respondents. Written comments can be submitted until May 19, 2025 to ensure they are taken into consideration. This effort is part of the IRS’s ongoing initiative to reduce paperwork and make processes more efficient.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced it will submit requests for information collection to the Office of Management and Budget, as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are seeking public comments on this, which should be submitted by March 3, 2025. The U.S. Mint aims to gather qualitative feedback from individuals and businesses to improve its service delivery through surveys and focus groups. This information will be used to enhance U.S. Mint products and services, with an expected 250,000 responses annually, varying in time from 3 minutes to 2 hours per response.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has announced a plan to collect information as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are seeking public comments on a new information collection named the Pre-Screening Interview Questionnaire Form, which is part of the selection process for law enforcement candidates. The aim is to assess candidate suitability prior to a mandatory polygraph test, with feedback requested to improve the collection process. The CBP estimates that 20,000 individuals will respond to this form annually, leading to a total of 200,000 responses and requiring roughly 6,667 hours of collective effort from respondents each year.

The Department of Commerce is submitting a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for extending the information collection related to the Alaska Region Permit Family of Forms under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This involves permits required for groundfish fishing activities in Alaska, including the Federal Fisheries Permit (FFP), Federal Processor Permit (FPP), and Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP). The permits are necessary for fisheries management, regulatory compliance, and to support projects that help both the fishing industry and the environment. Public comments on this proposal are invited for an additional 30 days.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), under the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to network adequacy for Medicare Advantage and 1876 Cost Plans. This effort is part of its compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, which mandates that federal agencies must get approval from the Office of Management and Budget for collecting data from the public. The aim is to ensure adequate access to healthcare services by maintaining a network of providers that meet set criteria. The information collection is crucial for monitoring and ensuring compliance with these requirements. Public comments are invited until January 13, 2025.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it received approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a collection of information titled the "National Agriculture and Food Defense Strategy Survey". This approval was granted under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and is valid until November 30, 2027. The survey is designed to gather information and support strategic planning in agriculture and food defense. The approval is marked with the OMB control number 0910-0855.

The Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services is seeking public comments on a new data collection effort called the Family Planning Annual Report 2.0 (FPAR 2.0) as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This data collection aims to gather detailed information on family planning services and user demographics for their Title X Family Planning Program. The new system will provide more precise data to improve program monitoring and reporting, support strategic and financial planning, and help evaluate the program's impact. Comments are invited by April 12, 2021, and can be submitted via email or phone to Sherrette Funn.