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The Department of Education is proposing changes to the existing information collection for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2026-2027 period. The department is seeking feedback from the public to evaluate the necessity and efficiency of this collection process while aiming to reduce the reporting burden. Comments can be submitted electronically by April 7, 2025. The proposal estimates a reduction in burden hours and involves a comprehensive analysis of the application process components.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is planning to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to amend the data collection requirements related to the Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) program. According to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), federal agencies must publish a notice and allow for a 60-day public comment period before submitting their information requests to OMB. The SBA is requesting public feedback on whether this information collection is necessary for its functions, and seeks suggestions on reducing the burden and improving information quality. Comments are due by February 21, 2025.

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 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 Office of the Secretary at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection project, as part of compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The project involves the annual OMHA Appellant Climate Survey, which measures satisfaction of those who have participated in Medicare hearings. The survey seeks input on the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of the information collected. Public comments are invited by April 23, 2021, and contributors are encouraged to focus on ways to improve the process and reduce the burden of information collection.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public and new agency comments about their information collection methods. They are doing this to reduce paperwork, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The FCC is particularly interested in views on the necessity, accuracy, and utility of the information collected, as well as any suggestions for improving it. Comments should be submitted by April 25, 2025, via email.

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is seeking public comments for a proposed update to the way it collects information from subgrantees and technical assistance providers under the ArtsHERE grant program. This effort is part of a broader initiative to minimize paperwork, ensure data is collected efficiently, and reduce the burden on respondents. The NEA welcomes feedback on the necessity, accuracy, quality, and burden of the proposed information collection methods, especially those that might incorporate technology. Comments should be submitted within 60 days from the notice's publication date in the Federal Register.

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 Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a 30-day notice seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to the "Record of Employee Interview." This collection is meant to help enforce federal wage provisions on HUD-assisted construction projects, as required by regulations. The public is invited to comment on the necessity and effectiveness of the proposed information collection, as well as ways to reduce the burden on those who need to respond. Interested individuals can submit their feedback by February 18, 2025, via the provided contact details and website.

The U.S. Coast Guard plans to submit a request to renew approval for collecting information about facilities transferring oil or hazardous materials. This request, necessary under the Paperwork Reduction Act, involves operators submitting a Letter of Intent and an Operations Manual, which details procedures for transfers and spills. The public is invited to comment on the usefulness, burden, and enhancement of the information collection process by May 9, 2025. The number of responses has decreased, leading to a reduction in the estimated burden from 37,360 to 27,537 hours annually.