60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Media Inquiry System

Issuing agencies

Abstract

The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 191 (Monday, October 5, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 63377]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-20283]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 13142]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Media Inquiry 
System

ACTION: Notice of request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. 
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are 
requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals 
and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for 
public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 
December 4, 2026.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
    <bullet> Web: Persons with access to the internet may comment on 
this notice by going to <a href="http://www.Regulations.gov">www.Regulations.gov</a>. You can search for the 
document by entering ``Docket Number: DOS-2026-1090'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
    <bullet> E-mail: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#603012051313522013140114054e070f16"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="38684a5d4b4b0a784b4c594c5d165f574e">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.
    You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information 
collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional 
information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including 
requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and 
supporting documents, to Cory Andrews, Office of Press Operations, 
Bureau of Global Public Affairs, U.S. Department of State, 2201 C ST 
NW, Suite 2109, Washington, DC 20520; <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7f2f0d1a0c0c4d3f0c0b1e0b1a51181009"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ffaf8d9a8c8ccdbf8c8b9e8b9ad1989089">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    <bullet> Title of Information Collection: Media Inquiry System.
    <bullet> OMB Control Number: None.
    <bullet> Type of Request: New Collection.
    <bullet> Originating Office: Bureau of Global Public Affairs, 
Office of Press Operations (GPA/PR/OPS).
    <bullet> Form Number: No form.
    <bullet> Respondents: Journalists or others who submit media 
inquiries to the Department of State.
    <bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 20,000.
    <bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 20,000.
    <bullet> Average Time Per Response: 5 minutes.
    <bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 1,667 hours.
    <bullet> Frequency: On occasion.
    <bullet> Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.
    We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:
    <bullet> Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper functions of the Department.
    <bullet> 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.
    <bullet> Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected.
    <bullet> Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, 
including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
information technology.
    Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are 
public record. Before including any detailed personal information, you 
should be aware that your comments as submitted, including your 
personal information, will be available for public review.

Abstract of Proposed Collection

    The information collected will be used by the Department's Office 
of Press Operations to receive, route, track, and respond to inquiries 
and interview requests from members of the news media concerning U.S. 
foreign policy. The information may also be used to coordinate 
interview requests and other media engagements and to maintain an 
administrative record of press inquiries handled by the Department.

Methodology

    The collection will be completed online, through a dedicated web 
page.

Edgar J. Vasquez,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Press, Bureau of Global Public Affairs, 
Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2026-20283 Filed 10-2-26; 8:45 am]
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