Federal Register #NARA-2026-020

NARA Seeks Approval for Information Collection on Personnel and Medical File Requests

This opportunity concerns the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) seeking approval to reinstate an information collection process for accessing personnel and medical files. - Government Buyer: - National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are specified, as this is not a procurement of products or services - Products/Services Requested: - Reinstatement of information collection for requests to access Official Personnel Files (OPF) and Employee Medical Files (EMF) - Utilizes NA Form 13022 and NA Form 13068 - No physical products or external services are being procured - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Process is for former Federal civilian employees or authorized individuals to request information or copies of documents - Respondents must provide specific information to verify authorization and locate records - Emphasis on safeguarding sensitive information - Public comments are invited on the proposed information collection - No contract value, period of performance, or product/service line items are applicable, as this is an information collection approval request, not a procurement.

Description

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is proposing to request reinstatement of an information collection used by former Federal civilian employees or other authorized individuals to request information from or copies of documents in Official Personnel Files (OPF) or Employee Medical Files (EMF). This collection supports the processing of requests for personnel and medical files. The notice invites public comments on the proposed information collection with a comment deadline of August 11, 2026.

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