Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Building Permits Survey Program
By Commerce Department, Census Bureau · Sep 30, 2026, 11:00 PM CDT
The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment on
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AI analysisFormal/legal framingThe notice grounds its request in statutory authority, lending procedural legitimacy.
Public‑service appealThe language emphasizes participation and transparency, encouraging stakeholder engagement.
Burden minimization emphasisThe statement frames the comment period as a protective measure for the public, aligning with PRA goals.
Context
AI analysisMissing context
The notice does not explain why the surveys are being extended, what changes (if any) are proposed to the surveys, how the data will be used, or the potential impact on respondents beyond the generic statement about minimizing burden.
Important context
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act, federal agencies must obtain OMB approval for information‑collection activities and provide an opportunity for public comment. This process is intended to ensure that data‑collection requirements are necessary, not duplicative, and that the burden on respondents is minimized.
Opinion vs. reporting
AI analysisThe document is purely informational; it does not contain opinion or editorial commentary.