Manufacturers: Weigh In on Updated Election Tech Form
Published Date: 9/15/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission is updating its form for manufacturers who want to join the Election Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (ESTEP). This program helps check and certify election technology, and signing up is totally voluntary. If you’re a manufacturer, you can comment on the changes until November 16, 2026, and there’s no cost to participate.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Voluntary ESTEP Registration Burden
If you are an election-supporting technology manufacturer, you can voluntarily register to participate in the EAC's ESTEP program by submitting the ESTEP Manufacturer Registration form. The EAC estimates the annual total burden for this collection is 91 hours and an aggregate annual cost of $7,107.10; OMB approval is requested for 3 years and public comments are due by 5 p.m. Eastern on November 16, 2026.
Required Manufacturer Data Items
If you seek to participate in ESTEP, the form asks you to provide ownership information, contact information for management and technical representatives, and details about your manufacturer's quality processes. Participation in ESTEP is voluntary.
State and Local Officials Listed As Respondents
The EAC lists State and local election officials as respondents to this information collection, meaning those officials may be asked to provide information to the ESTEP program.
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