Agency Seeks Permission to Keep Asking How It’s Doing
Published Date: 6/5/2026
Notice
Summary
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) wants to keep collecting feedback from the public about how well they deliver their services. They’re asking for permission to continue this through October 2029 and want your comments by August 4, 2026. This helps PBGC improve without costing extra time or money for most people.
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