Civil & Administrative

USDA Seeks Comments on Non-Employee Data Collection Form

🇺🇸United States··Notice·Low Impact·View source ↗

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🇬🇧 English

The notice keeps in place and revises USDA Food and Nutrition Administration Form FNA-775, an electronic data sheet used to collect personal information from non-employees who need access to FNA locations or systems. This includes contractors, interns, volunteers, and similar personnel who must complete background checks before receiving security clearance. Businesses and organizations that place non-employee staff with FNA should expect the form and related information collection process to continue. Comments on the need for the collection, the burden estimate, and ways to reduce paperwork are due by August 14, 2026.

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Key Changes

  • Continues and revises the approved FNA-775 electronic data collection form
  • Applies to non-FNA personnel who need background checks for security clearance
  • Opens a public comment period ending August 14, 2026

Obligations

What this law requires

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Non-FNA employees, including contractors, interns, and volunteers, must provide the personally identifiable information required on electronic Form FNA-775 so FNA can conduct a background investigation before granting security clearance for employment or access at FNA locations.

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Affected Parties

USDA Food and Nutrition Administration contractorsInterns and volunteers at FNA locations+1 more…

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USDA,information collection,background checks