HHS Office of the Secretary: 30-Day Public Comment Period on Information Collection Request Under Paperwork Reduction Act

The Office of the Secretary (OS) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has submitted an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). This act mandates federal agencies to obtain OMB clearance before collecting information from the public in order to minimize the burden on respondents. As part of the standard OMB review process, a 30-day public comment period has been opened, during which members of the public, affected organizations, and other stakeholders may submit feedback on the proposed information collection. Comments typically address the necessity of the collection, its practical utility, the accuracy of burden estimates, and suggestions to reduce respondent burden. The ICR pertains to data collection activities administered by the HHS Office of the Secretary. While the specific form or survey subject is not detailed in this notice, the submission follows routine federal compliance procedures to ensure transparency and accountability in government data collection. Stakeholders who wish to comment must do so within the 30-day window from the notice publication date of April 2, 2026. Comments should be submitted directly to OMB through the designated review and approval channel.

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