Department of State Request for Public Comment on Information Collection

Detected March 19th, 2026

Summary

The Department of State is requesting public comment on an information collection related to its Risk Analysis and Management Program. This program screens potential contractors and grantees to prevent funding from supporting national security risks. The comment period is open until May 18, 2026.

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The Department of State has issued a notice seeking public comment on an information collection request (OMB Control Number: 1405-0204, Form DS-4184) for its Risk Analysis and Management Program. This program aims to vet potential contractors and grantees to ensure State-funded activities do not support entities or individuals deemed a risk to national security. The collection is described as voluntary and is estimated to require 1 hour and 30 minutes per response, with 7,000 respondents expected.

Interested parties can submit comments via the Regulations.gov portal, email, or regular mail until May 18, 2026. The Department is soliciting feedback to evaluate the necessity, accuracy, utility, and clarity of the proposed collection, as well as to minimize reporting burdens. The information collected is used for screening to mitigate national security risks associated with State funding.

What to do next

Submit comments on the proposed information collection by May 18, 2026.
Include DS form number, information collection title, and OMB control number in correspondence.

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Content

ACTION:

Notice of request for public comment.

SUMMARY:

The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described
below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested
individuals and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the
collection to OMB.

DATES:

The Department will accept comments from the public up to May 18, 2026.

ADDRESSES:

For public comments, use the following text:

You may submit comments by any of the following methods:

• Web: Persons with access to the internet may comment on this notice by going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the document by entering “Docket Number: DOS-2026-0265” in the Search field. Then click the “Comment Now”
button and complete the comment form.

• Email: MURTADHAAN@state.gov.

• Regular Mail: Send written comments to: U.S. Department of State, Office of Risk Analysis and Management, 2401 E St. NW, L408, Washington,
DC 20037.

Hand Delivery or Courier: U.S. Department of State, Office of Risk Analysis and Management, 2401 E St. NW, L408, Washington, DC 20037.

You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Direct requests for additional information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including requests for copies of
the proposed collection instrument, and supporting documents, to Annura Murtadha, U.S. Department of State, Office of Risk
Analysis and Management, 2401 E St. NW, L408, Washington, DC 20037; who can be reached at 202-657-6020 or at MURTADHAAN@state.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

• Title of Information Collection: Risk Analysis and Management.

• OMB Control Number: 1405-0204.

• Type of Request: Extension (or Revision) of a Currently Approved Collection.

• Originating Office: Bureau of Administration, Global Operations (A/GO).

• Form Number: DS-4184.

• Respondents: Potential Contractors and Grantees.

• Estimated Number of Respondents: 7,000.

• Estimated Number of Responses: 7,000.

• Average Time Per Response: 1 hour and 30 minutes.

• Total Estimated Burden Time: 10,500 hours.

• Frequency: On occasion.

• Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.

We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:

Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper functions of the Department.
Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost burden for this proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used.
Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected.
Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are public record. Before including any detailed personal information, you should be aware that your comments as submitted, including your personal information, will be available for public review.

Abstract of Proposed Collection

The information collected from individuals and organizations is used to conduct screening to ensure that State funded activities
do not provide support to entities or individuals deemed to be a risk to national security.

Methodology

The State Department has implemented a Risk Analysis and Management Program to vet potential contractors and grantees seeking
funding from the Department of State to mitigate the risk that such funds might benefit entities or individuals who present
a national security risk. To conduct this vetting program the Department collects information from contractors, sub-contractors,
grantees and sub-grantees regarding their directors, officers and/or key employees through electronic submission. The information
collected is compared to information gathered from commercial, public, and U.S. government databases to determine the risk
that the applying organization, entity or individual might use Department funds or programs in a way that presents a threat
to national security.

Seth E. Green, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Administration, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2026-05391 Filed 3-18-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710-24-P