Notice2026-10851
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Generic Clearance for Requests for Meetings and Registrations for Events and Conferences
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Published
June 1, 2026
Issuing agencies
Commerce Department
Abstract
The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 104 (Monday, June 1, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 32374]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-10851]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Office of the Secretary
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment
Request; Generic Clearance for Requests for Meetings and Registrations
for Events and Conferences
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of information collection, request for comment.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other
Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information
collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information
collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The
purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment
preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
DATES: To ensure consideration, comments regarding this proposed
information collection must be received on or before July 31, 2026.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments by
mail to OUSEA, Departmental Paperwork Reduction Act Compliance Officer,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7b2b293a181416161e150f083b1f1418551c140d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e2b2b0a3818d8f8f878c9691a2868d81cc858d94">[email protected]</span></a>). Please reference OMB Control Number 0690-0038 in
the subject line of your comments. Do not submit Confidential Business
Information or otherwise sensitive or protected information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
specific questions related to collection activities should be directed
to S. Dumas, DOC PRA Compliance Officer, Office of the Under Secretary
for Economic Affairs, 14th and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC
20230 or at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#aefefcefcdc1c3c3cbc0daddeecac1cd80c9c1d8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="85d5d7c4e6eae8e8e0ebf1f6c5e1eae6abe2eaf3">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This is a request for an extension without change of a currently
approved collection.
This collection of information is needed to obtain information from
respondents who request meetings or appearances with Senior Officials
or those who register to participate in DOC events, and conferences.
The information is collected by the DOC employees who host the
conferences and events, and those who manage calendars for Senior
personnel. DOC collects common elements from interested respondents
such as name, organization, address, country, phone number, email
address, state, city or town, special accommodations requests and how
the respondent learned of the event or conference. The information
collection element may also include other relevant information. The
information is primarily used to assess attendance and assist DOC staff
in preparations to serve individuals registering online or for in
person events. If applicable, the information collection may be used to
collect payment from the respondents and make hotel reservations and
other special arrangements as necessary.
II. Method of Collection
The information will be collected in paper format, electronically,
verbally or another form that may be appropriate.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0690-0038.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Regular submission. Extension of a currently
approved information collection.
Affected Public: Individuals, Business or other for-profit, non-
for-profit institutions, Federal Government, State, Local, or Tribal
Government.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 51,000.
Estimated Time per Response: 5 to 30 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 46,125.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: Nominal.
Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
IV. Request for Comments
We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to: (a)
Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for
the proper functions of the Department, including whether the
information will have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the accuracy of
our estimate of the time and cost burden for this proposed collection,
including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c)
Evaluate ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (d) Minimize the reporting burden on
those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information technology.
Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of
public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request
to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including your address, phone
number, email address, or other personal identifying information in
your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment--including
your personal identifying information--may be made publicly available
at any time. While you may ask us in your comment to withhold your
personal identifying information from public review, we cannot
guarantee that we will be able to do so.
Sheleen Dumas,
Departmental PRA Compliance Officer, Office of the Under Secretary for
Economic Affairs, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2026-10851 Filed 5-29-26; 8:45 am]
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