Government Files Mystery Paperwork About Mystery Things

2026-10296 — Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority

The FCC is asking the public and businesses to share their thoughts on how it collects information to make sure it’s useful and not too much work. They want to cut down on paperwork, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. If you want to comment, you’ve got until July 21, 2026, so don’t miss your chance to help shape smarter rules!

2026-10299 — Information Collection Being Submitted for Review and Approval to Office of Management and Budget

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is asking the public and other agencies to share their thoughts on a paperwork update that aims to make things easier, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. They want to reduce the hassle of filling out forms and need approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to keep collecting this info. Comments are open until June 22, 2026, so don’t miss your chance to weigh in!

2026-10238 — Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Enhancement of Survival Permit Application; Conservation Benefit Agreement for the Greenback Cutthroat Trout; Colorado

Colorado Parks and Wildlife wants a special permit to help save the greenback cutthroat trout, a rare fish in Colorado. This permit would let them and local landowners work together on projects to protect and grow the trout’s population. The public can share their thoughts by June 22, 2026, as this plan moves forward without big environmental hurdles or extra costs.

2026-10316 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request

The Social Security Administration wants your thoughts on how they collect info to fix earnings records. If you’ve spotted mistakes in your Social Security earnings, this affects you! They’re asking for comments by June 22, 2026, to make the process easier and less time-consuming—no extra costs involved, just your feedback to help improve things.

2026-10290 — Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is asking for public feedback on a new information collection plan that could affect traders and companies. They want to make sure the paperwork isn’t too much of a hassle and are open to comments until June 22, 2026. This review helps keep things fair and clear without costing too much time or money.

2026-10284 — Protein Efficiency Ratio Rat Bioassay Studies To Demonstrate That a New Infant Formula Supports the Quality Factor of Sufficient Biological Quality of Protein; Guidance for Industry; Availability

The FDA just released new guidance to help baby formula makers prove their products have good-quality protein using special rat studies. This update affects formula manufacturers and labs, making it easier and clearer to show their formulas meet nutrition standards. The guidance is effective now, helping companies avoid costly mistakes and speed up getting new formulas to market.

Previous: 2024-31470 — Liquid Eggs Deviating From the Standard of Identity; Revocation of Temporary Permit for Market Testing

The FDA is ending the special temporary permit that let Michael Foods test their ultrapasteurized liquid eggs with extra heat and citric acid. This means the test phase is over as the company gathered enough info on how people like the product and how to make it. Starting January 2, 2025, the permit is officially revoked, so the company must follow the usual rules for liquid eggs.

Next: 2024-31473 — Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization and Establishing Intervention and Protest Deadline

Columbia Gas Transmission wants to shut down and plug one old well and its pipeline in Guernsey County, Ohio, because it’s not working well and costs too much to maintain. This $1.1 million project helps keep things safe and follows new safety rules. If you want to speak up or get involved, you’ve got until a set deadline to do so!