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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to submit an information collection request for the "Annual Public Water System Compliance Report" to the Office of Management and Budget. They are seeking public comments on the proposal before it is finalized. This report concerns the violations of water regulations by states and is mandatory under the Safe Drinking Water Act. The estimated burden for states is 4,400 hours annually, with costs totaling $530,000 per year. There are no significant changes in requirements or costs from previous years, aside from updated labor rates.

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), operating as AmeriCorps, is seeking to renew its information collection process under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This renewal involves the AmeriCorps Enrollment and Exit Form, which collects data from current and potential AmeriCorps members. Public comments are invited to determine the necessity and utility of the information, making the process more efficient and less burdensome. Comments must be submitted by April 26, 2021, and can be submitted via mail, courier, or electronically through regulations.gov.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is requesting public comments to help reduce paperwork burdens as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002. They are interested in suggestions for reducing the information collection burden, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. The comments are due by April 4, 2025, and should be submitted online and emailed to Nicole Ongele at the FCC. This information collection involves the use of a white space database that helps avoid interference with TV reception by unlicensed devices and has an estimated annual burden of 7,000 hours with a total annual cost of $151,000.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing a public advisory committee meeting involving the Arthritis Advisory Committee and the Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committee. This meeting, which will be held online due to COVID-19, is set for March 24-25, 2021. During the meeting, the committees will discuss a drug application by Pfizer for a treatment targeting moderate to severe osteoarthritis. The FDA has established a public docket to gather comments on regulatory issues, which will remain open until March 23, 2021.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is requesting public comments on rules about when and how tax return information can be shared. This involves sharing for quality checks or if a tax preparer can't fulfill their duties due to incapacity or death. Comments must be sent by April 19, 2021, and the IRS aims to lessen paperwork and make sure the information collection remains efficient and useful. The IRS also asks for feedback on improvements, accuracy, and ways to reduce the burden of collecting this information.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on an information collection process under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This initiative aims to reduce the paperwork burden and improve the efficiency of data collection, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC is particularly interested in feedback on whether the proposed data collection is necessary and how it could be improved or minimized. Responses should be submitted by March 26, 2025, through the specified online platforms.

The Federal and State Current Issues Collaborative held a public meeting on November 12, 2024, and is now inviting the public to submit comments on topics discussed during the meeting. Interested individuals have 30 days from the notice's publication date to submit their comments. Comments can be submitted online via the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's website, or by mail to their offices in Washington, DC, or Rockville, Maryland. For more details or assistance, individuals can contact FERC Online Support or Cecelia Coffey at the Office of the General Counsel.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is seeking public feedback on a proposed information collection process for the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Family Needs Assessment. This initiative, which requires approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), aims to improve the consistency and efficiency of support services for military families with special needs as they move across different service locations. The deadline for comments is January 30, 2025, and interested parties can submit their input through the website mentioned in the notice.