HHS Office of the Secretary: 60-Day Public Comment Period on Proposed Information Collection
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of the Secretary (OS), has published a notice in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) announcing a proposed information collection activity. The notice opens a 60-day public comment window, during which members of the public, organizations, and affected parties may submit feedback on the proposed collection. Under the PRA, federal agencies must seek public comment before collecting information from the public, and must demonstrate that the collection is necessary, minimizes burden, and avoids duplication. This notice is a standard procedural step in that process. The specific data collection instrument, its purpose, estimated respondent burden, and intended use are described in the published summary. Interested parties have 60 days from the publication date (April 2, 2026) to submit comments. Comments typically address the necessity of the collection, accuracy of burden estimates, ways to enhance quality or utility of the information, and methods to minimize burden on respondents, including through automation or electronic submission.
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Key Changes
- HHS Office of the Secretary is proposing a new or revised information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
- A 60-day public comment period opens from April 2, 2026, allowing stakeholders to submit feedback
- Comments must address necessity, accuracy of burden estimates, data quality, and burden minimization methods
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Obligations
What this law requires
Publish notice of proposed information collection in Federal Register in compliance with Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
Open and maintain a 60-day public comment period from publication date (April 2, 2026) for proposed information collection
Accept and consider public comments on necessity of the proposed information collection
Accept and consider public comments on accuracy of burden estimates for respondents
Accept and consider public comments on methods to minimize burden on respondents, including automation and electronic submission options