Defense Department Submits Routine Info Collection Plan for OMB Review
Published Date: 4/8/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Defense wants permission to collect some info from people, and they’ve asked the Office of Management and Budget to review it. This affects anyone who has to fill out these forms, and it’s all about making sure the paperwork isn’t too much of a hassle. If approved, it could change how and when you provide this info, but no big costs are expected.
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