Federal Register #0970-0421

Request for Public Comment on Extension of Federal Case Registry Information Collection

This opportunity concerns the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) seeking public comment on extending the Federal Case Registry (FCR) information collection for three years. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Administration for Children and Families (ACF) - Office of Child Support Enforcement - Purpose: - Request for public comment on a three-year extension of the FCR information collection (OMB #0970-0421) - The FCR is a national database of child support cases from state agencies and non-IVD support orders - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned - The request is for continued authorization to collect and maintain child support case data - Requirements: - No changes to the FCR instrument or data collection process - Estimated 54 respondents (state and territory child support enforcement agencies) submitting 390 responses each annually - No unique or notable requirements beyond continuation of current practices

Description

The Office of Child Support Enforcement, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), is requesting a 3-year extension of the Federal Case Registry (FCR) (OMB # 0970-0421, expiration November 30, 2026). The FCR is a national database containing information on child support cases processed by state child support agencies and non-IVD support orders established or modified by courts or tribunals since October 1, 1998. The registry facilitates locating parties across states, establishing and enforcing child support obligations, paternity, and custody determinations. There are no changes requested to the FCR instrument. Public comments are requested by July 6, 2026.

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