Commerce Renews Event Registration Information Collection
Published Date: 6/1/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Commerce is asking for public feedback on their plan to keep collecting info from people who want to meet with top officials or register for events and conferences. This is just a renewal—no changes or new costs—helping them keep things organized and smooth. Comments are open until July 31, 2026, so now’s the time to speak up if you have thoughts!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
Renewal of Registration Collection
The Department of Commerce is renewing without change its information collection for requests to meet with senior officials and registrations for DOC events. The collection covers an estimated 51,000 respondents, takes about 5 to 30 minutes per response, totals 46,125 annual burden hours, and is covered under OMB Control Number 0690-0038; the estimated total annual cost to the public is described as "nominal."
Public Comments May Be Published
Comments submitted in response to this notice will be made part of the public record and may include any personal identifying information you include. You may ask the Department to withhold personal contact details, but the Department states it cannot guarantee it will be able to do so; submit comments by July 31, 2026.
Registrations May Involve Payments/Travel
The Department may use information collected from registrants to collect payment and to make hotel reservations or other special arrangements when applicable. If you register for a DOC event, your registration information could be used to arrange or bill for travel-related services.
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