DoD Seeks Blessing for More Info from the Public
Published Date: 4/15/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Defense wants to collect some info and needs the Office of Management and Budget’s thumbs-up first. This affects folks who provide data to the DoD and could change how and when they share it. Keep an eye out for deadlines and possible updates that might save time or tweak paperwork.
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