NOAA Plans Flash Surveys to Probe Public Weather Vibes
Published Date: 3/31/2025
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The Department of Commerce wants your thoughts on a quick survey plan to better understand how people feel and react to public info. This helps them keep surveys short and easy, so fewer people get stuck filling out long forms. They’re asking for comments for 60 days before sending it to the Office of Management and Budget for approval—no big costs or changes, just smarter surveys!
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