# 2026-12502: FTC Seeks Comments on Survey Clearance Plan

2026-12502, Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed OMB Generic Clearance; Comment Request; Generic Clearance for Information Collection Using Voluntary Surveys for Studies Conducted by the Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Economics To Support the FTC's Missions To Protect Consumers and Competition, is a Federal Register notice from Federal Trade Commission published 2026-06-22, effective Comments must be filed by July 22, 2026. (as of 2026-06-29).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-12502
- Title: Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed OMB Generic Clearance; Comment Request; Generic Clearance for Information Collection Using Voluntary Surveys for Studies Conducted by the Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Economics To Support the FTC's Missions To Protect Consumers and Competition
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Federal Trade Commission
- Citation: 91 FR 37118
- Published: 2026-06-22
- Effective: Comments must be filed by July 22, 2026.
- Comments close: 2026-07-22
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-29

## In one line

FTC Seeks Comments on Survey Clearance Plan

## Summary

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) wants your thoughts on a new plan to use voluntary surveys to better understand consumers and keep markets fair. This plan helps the FTC gather info without too much hassle and asks for comments by July 22, 2026. It could take about 10,000 hours a year but aims to protect you and promote healthy competition.

## Abstract

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking public comment on the proposed generic clearance for information collection using voluntary surveys titled, "Generic Clearance for Information Collection Using Voluntary Surveys for Studies Conducted by the Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Economics to Support the FTC's Missions to Protect Consumers and Competition." The proposed information collection requirements described below are being submitted to the Office of Management and Budget ("OMB") for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act.

## Effects PRIA read

No economic effects identified for this document.

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## Sources
- [2026-12502 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/22/2026-12502/agency-information-collection-activities-proposed-omb-generic-clearance-comment-request-generic)
- [2026-12502 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-22/pdf/2026-12502.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12502 (as of 2026-06-29).