Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Revision of Currently Approved Information Collection; Comment Request; Limited Access Death Master File Certification Program Forms
Published Date: 3/27/2026
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The Department of Commerce is updating forms for the Limited Access Death Master File program, which helps control who can see sensitive death records. About 600 people or groups who use these forms will spend a bit more time filling them out, but the changes aim to keep data safe and accurate. Public comments are open for 30 more days before final approval, with no big cost changes expected.
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