WHS Proposed Information Collection – Public Comment Request Under Paperwork Reduction Act
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The Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) has published a notice under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 announcing a new proposed public information collection. The agency is soliciting public comments before finalizing the collection to ensure it meets legal and practical standards. The public is specifically invited to comment on four aspects: (1) whether the collection is necessary and has practical utility for agency functions; (2) the accuracy of the agency's burden estimate for respondents; (3) ways to improve the quality, utility, and clarity of the collected information; and (4) ways to reduce the burden on respondents, including through automation or other technology. This is a standard administrative notice required by federal law before any new information collection can be approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). It does not yet describe the specific subject matter or data being collected, as those details would be disclosed in a subsequent Federal Register notice or supporting documentation.
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Key Changes
- WHS proposes a new public information collection as of March 31, 2026
- Public comment period opened — comments invited on necessity and practical utility of the collection
- Agency must receive public input on accuracy of respondent burden estimates before proceeding
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Obligations
What this law requires
WHS must consider public comments on ways to minimize burden on respondents, including through automated collection techniques or other information technology
WHS must solicit and accept public comments on the proposed information collection before submitting it for OMB approval
WHS must provide public notice announcing the proposed information collection in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
WHS must evaluate comments received regarding whether the collection is necessary for proper performance of agency functions and has practical utility
WHS must review and respond to public comments on the accuracy of the agency's burden estimate for respondents