Commerce Seeks Input on Simplifying Government Data Gathering
Published Date: 4/15/2025
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Summary
The Department of Commerce wants your thoughts on how they collect info to make sure it’s not too much work for you or other agencies. They’re asking for comments for 60 days before sending their plan to the Office of Management and Budget for approval. This helps keep things simple and saves time and money for everyone involved.
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