NIST Seeks Input on ASKCHIPS for Chip Program Connections
Published Date: 4/2/2026
Notice
Summary
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is asking for public feedback on their ASKCHIPS info collection form, which helps people easily request meetings or speakers from the CHIPS Program Office. This update aims to keep things smooth and simple for everyone involved, with comments due by June 1, 2026. If you’re involved in semiconductor incentives or just curious, this affects how you connect with the program—no big costs, just better communication!
No Economic Impacts Identified for this Document
Your PRIA Score
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Sign up for a PRIA Policy Scan to see your personalized alignment score for this federal register document and every other regulation we track. We analyze your financial profile against policy provisions to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-06419 — Board of Overseers of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
The Board of Overseers for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award is meeting virtually on June 11, 2026, to review and improve the Award program. This affects organizations aiming for top-quality performance in areas like business, education, and health. The meeting is open to the public and focuses on updates, ethics, and new ideas—no costs or deadlines for participants yet, but big improvements could be coming!
2026-05389 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; CHIPS Workforce Solution Participant Data Collection
The Department of Commerce is asking for public feedback on a new data collection for the CHIPS Workforce Solution program, which helps track how semiconductor companies use workforce funding. This affects companies receiving CHIPS funds and aims to make reporting easier while ensuring the government gets useful info. Comments are open until May 18, 2026, so don’t miss your chance to weigh in!
2026-03586 — Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology
The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology (VCAT) is holding a public virtual meeting on March 27, 2026, to review NIST’s policies, programs, and budget. This meeting affects U.S. industries and anyone interested in NIST’s work, with a chance to share comments by March 13. The committee will also prepare its 2025 annual report, helping shape future tech and innovation priorities.
2026-03303 — Eliminating Obsolete Regulations Related to the Advanced Technology Program and the Technology Innovation Program
NIST is cleaning house by removing old rules about two tech grant programs, the Advanced Technology Program and the Technology Innovation Program, which are no longer active or authorized by law. This update, effective February 19, 2026, helps keep things clear and current, so no one gets confused about these programs. No money or new programs are involved—just a tidy-up to keep the rulebook fresh!
2026-03307 — Eliminating Obsolete Marking Requirements for Toy, Look-Alike, and Imitation Firearms
Starting February 19, 2026, the old rules about marking toy and imitation guns from NIST are gone! Now, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is the boss of these rules, making things clearer and simpler for everyone. This change won’t cost businesses extra but will cut confusion and keep safety rules up to date.
2026-01256 — Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NIST Invention Disclosure and Inventor Information Collection
NIST is updating its forms that inventors fill out when they create something new using NIST labs. This helps protect the U.S. government’s rights to these inventions and may start the patent process. If you’re an inventor or work with NIST, you might spend a little time filling out these forms, but it keeps everything official and fair!
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2026-06390 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP) Fishing Effort Survey
NOAA wants to keep collecting info from recreational fishers to help manage fish populations better. They’re asking for public comments by June 1, 2026, before sending their survey plan to the government for approval. This survey mostly affects people who fish for fun and helps protect fish while keeping the process easy and affordable.
Next: 2026-06393 — Notice of Amendments to the Program Comment To Avoid Duplicative Reviews for the Wireless Communications Facilities Construction and Modification
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation updated rules to make it easier and faster for agencies to review wireless tower projects without repeating the same checks. These changes add the Department of Veterans Affairs and extend the program until September 30, 2030. The new rules started on September 30, 2025, helping save time and avoid extra costs for wireless construction and upgrades.
Take It Personal
Get Your Personalized Policy View
Start a Free Government Policy Watch to see how policy affects your household, then upgrade to PRIA Full Coverage for year-round monitoring.
Already have an account? Sign in