Department of State Information Collection Comment Period

Detected March 15th, 2026

Summary

The Department of State is seeking public comments on an information collection. The comment period is open for 50 days, and interested parties can submit their feedback through the Regulations.gov portal. The submission process includes options for identifying as an individual, organization, or anonymously.

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What changed

The Department of State (DOS) has opened a 50-day public comment period for an information collection, as indicated by the "Comment on State Dept. information collection, ends 50 days" title and the Regs.gov portal. This is a standard procedural step for federal agencies to gather public input on proposed or existing information collection requests under the Paperwork Reduction Act.

Regulated entities and interested parties should review the specific information collection notice (linked via the URL) and submit comments through Regulations.gov by the stated deadline. While this is a consultation and not a binding rule, comments can influence the final design or necessity of the information collection. The submission process allows for attachments and requires users to acknowledge terms of participation and privacy notices. No specific penalties are mentioned for non-participation, but feedback is crucial for shaping agency information requirements.

What to do next

Review the specific information collection notice from the Department of State.
Submit comments via Regulations.gov before the 50-day deadline.
Ensure any submitted personally identifiable information is understood to be publicly disclosed.

Source document (simplified)

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