Department of Commerce Information Collection Review: Technology Letter of Explanation
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The U.S. Department of Commerce has published a notice under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) seeking public comment on an information collection activity related to the 'Technology Letter of Explanation.' This notice opens a 60-day public comment period before the collection is formally submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The Technology Letter of Explanation is a form or documentation requirement through which entities — likely exporters, technology firms, or license applicants — must provide explanatory information regarding technology-related transactions or applications. The PRA process requires agencies to justify the burden placed on respondents and demonstrate the necessity and utility of the collected information. The public and other federal agencies are invited to comment on the proposed or continuing collection, including whether it is necessary, whether the burden estimates are accurate, and whether there are ways to minimize the reporting burden or enhance the quality of the data collected. Comments must be submitted within 60 days of the notice's publication date of March 30, 2026, prior to the collection being forwarded to OMB for final approval.
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Key Changes
- 60-day public comment period opened starting March 30, 2026 for the Technology Letter of Explanation information collection
- Collection will be submitted to OMB for formal review and approval following the comment period
- Public and federal agencies may comment on necessity, burden accuracy, and burden-reduction opportunities
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Obligations
What this law requires
Department of Commerce must justify the burden placed on respondents and demonstrate the necessity and utility of collected information under the Paperwork Reduction Act
Submit a Technology Letter of Explanation providing detailed information regarding technology-related transactions or applications
Department of Commerce must accept and review public comments on the information collection for a 60-day period following the March 30, 2026 publication date
Submit the information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval following the 60-day public comment period
Members of the public and other Federal agencies must submit any comments within 60 days of the March 30, 2026 notice publication date