Contractors, Fess Up on Gov't Ride Shares
Published Date: 4/2/2025
Notice
Summary
The DoD, GSA, and NASA want to keep collecting info from contractors who use government fleet vehicles and are asking for your thoughts on how to make this process easier and clearer. This info helps the government manage vehicle use better and the approval to collect it could be extended for three more years, through 2029. If you’re involved with these vehicles, your feedback matters and there’s no new cost right now—just a chance to improve how things work!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Contractors: Reporting Continues Through 2029
If you are a contractor who uses interagency fleet management system vehicles, the government will continue collecting information about vehicle use. OMB approval for the collection is currently valid through January 31, 2026, and the agencies propose extending that approval for three more years (through January 31, 2029).
Opportunity to Reduce Reporting Burden
DoD, GSA, and NASA are asking for public comments on whether the collection is necessary and on ways to reduce the burden, including using automated collection techniques. If you use these vehicles, you can submit feedback now to suggest how to make the information requests clearer or less burdensome.
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