Notice2026-04290
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
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Published
March 4, 2026
Issuing agencies
Defense Department
Abstract
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the PFPA announces a proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10589-10590]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-04290]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Docket ID: DOD-2026-OS-0497]
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
AGENCY: Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA), Department of Defense.
ACTION: 60-Day information collection notice.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
PFPA announces a proposed public information collection and seeks
public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on:
whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the
proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether
the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the
agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection;
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the information
collection on respondents, including through the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by May 4,
2026.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and
title, by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
Mail: Department of Defense, Office of the Director of
Administration and Management, Privacy, Civil Liberties, and
Transparency Directorate, Regulatory Division, 4800 Mark Center Drive,
Mailbox #24, Suite 05F16, Alexandria, VA 22350-1700.
Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency
name, docket number and title for this Federal Register document. The
general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the
public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the
internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> as they are received without
change, including any personal identifiers or contact information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on this
proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and
associated collection instruments, please write to 9000 Defense
Pentagon, 5B890 Washington, DC 20301 ATTN: Mr. Kumeit Salman or call
703-697-8109.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Pentagon Facilities Access
Control System: DD Form 2249, Pentagon Access Enrollment Form and
Visitor Management System (VMS); OMB Control Number 0704-0648.
Needs and Uses: The information will be used by the Pentagon Pass
Office to conduct a NCIC check of all members of the public 18 years
and older that request access to the Pentagon or a Pentagon facility.
The method for collecting the required information varies depending on
the status of the individual making the request and the length of time
that access is required.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
DD Form 2249, Pentagon Access Enrollment Form
Annual Burden Hours: 7,867.
Number of Respondents: 47,200.
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Annual Responses: 47,200.
Average Burden per Response: 10 minutes.
PFPA Visitor Management System--Registration Portal
Annual Burden Hours: 24,617 hours.
Number of Respondents: 211,000.
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Annual Responses: 211,000.
Average Burden per Response: 7 minutes.
Total
Annual Burden Hours: 32,484.
Number of Respondents: 258,200.
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Annual Responses: 258,200.
Average Burden per Response: 8.5.
Frequency: On occasion.
Use of the Information
The information will be used by the Pentagon Pass Office to conduct
an NCIC check of all members of the public 18 years and older who
request access to the Pentagon or a Pentagon facility. The method for
collecting the required information varies depending on the status of
the individual making the request and the length of time that they
require access.
A. Privilege Management Program (PMP), DD Form 2249, Pentagon Access
Enrollment Form.
a. Personnel who require swipe access to the Pentagon or any of its
leased facilities must enroll in the PMP. To enroll, personnel must
electronically submit the DD Form 2249, Pentagon Access Enrollment Form
to gain access via a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Card or
Common Access Card (CAC). The electronic submission is mandatory. The
DD Form 2249 was a paper-based form that was printed and physically
carried to the pass office for enrollment of the person's CAC into PMP.
As of November 1, 2024, PFPA requires the DD Form 2249 be submitted
electronically by Authorizing Officials (AOs), using the Access
Management Portal (AMP), located at <a href="https://access.pfpa.mil/">https://access.pfpa.mil/</a>. The same
information contained on the hardcopy is now electronically submitted,
stored, and processed using AMP and is commonly referred to as an
``e2249'' authorization.
b. For personnel who do not meet the criteria for a PIV card or a
CAC but require swipe access into the Pentagon or any of its leased
facilities, DD Form 2249 can also be used to request access.
B. Visitor Management System (VMS) Registration Portal
a. The VMS is a component of the aforementioned PMP. Personnel who
do not have swipe access into the Pentagon or its leased facilities are
deemed visitors and must be registered by a sponsor. Sponsors initiate
visits by submitting the visitor's name and email address at <a href="https://visitorsponsor.pfpa.mil/">https://visitorsponsor.pfpa.mil/</a>. The visitor will then receive a link via the
email provided, allowing the visitor to navigate to the VMS
Registration Portal and complete the application for adjudication. Once
it is complete and PFPA reviews the submission, the visitor and sponsor
will receive a system-generated email on the adjudication decision. The
system can also be used to request issuance of a Pentagon Facility
Alternate Credential (PFAC).
C. Alternative Methods for Submission
a. Visitors may provide the required information in the body of a
properly protected email when technical limitations prevent them from
accessing the Visitor Management System's Web Portal. Pentagon Pass
Office personnel will enter this information in the Visitor Management
Web Portal.
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Dated: March 2, 2026.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2026-04290 Filed 3-3-26; 8:45 am]
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