DoD Hopes to Ease Paperwork Burden with OMB Nod
Published Date: 9/23/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Defense wants to collect some info and needs the green light from the Office of Management and Budget. This affects folks who have to fill out forms for the DoD, and it’s all about making sure paperwork isn’t a pain. If approved, it could change how and when you share info, but no big money changes are expected.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
DoD proposes changes to paper forms
You may need to fill out different or updated Department of Defense (DoD) forms if this proposal is approved by the Office of Management and Budget. The submission is for clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act and aims to reduce paperwork burden and change how and when you share information with the DoD; the notice says no big money changes are expected.
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Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2025-18419 — Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
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 needs to provide this info, and it helps keep paperwork easy and quick. No big costs or delays are expected, but the review is a key step to keep things running smoothly.
Next: 2025-18421 — Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
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. No big money moves yet, but keep an eye out for updates and deadlines!