# 2026-12428: Labor Stats Bureau Updates Researcher Data Access Forms

2026-12428, Proposed Revision of Information Collection; BLS Data Sharing Program, is a Federal Register notice from Labor Department, Labor Statistics Bureau published 2026-06-22, effective Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the ADDRESSES section of this notice on or before August 21, 2026. (as of 2026-06-29).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-12428
- Title: Proposed Revision of Information Collection; BLS Data Sharing Program
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Labor Department; Labor Statistics Bureau
- Citation: 91 FR 37150
- Published: 2026-06-22
- Effective: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the ADDRESSES section of this notice on or before August 21, 2026.
- Comments close: 2026-08-21
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-29

## In one line

Labor Stats Bureau Updates Researcher Data Access Forms

## Summary

The Bureau of Labor Statistics wants to update its Data Sharing Program to make it easier and clearer for researchers to access important but confidential labor data. This change affects eligible researchers who use this data for studies, and the public can share their thoughts by August 21, 2026. The update aims to reduce paperwork and keep data safe without costing extra time or money.

## Abstract

The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is soliciting comments concerning the proposed revision of the "BLS Data Sharing Program." A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the individual listed below in the ADDRESSES section of this notice.

## Effects PRIA read

No economic effects identified for this document.

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## Sources
- [2026-12428 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/22/2026-12428/proposed-revision-of-information-collection-bls-data-sharing-program)
- [2026-12428 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-22/pdf/2026-12428.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12428 (as of 2026-06-29).