Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-11917
USDA FNA Seeks Public Comment on Non-Employee Background Investigation Information Collection (FNA-775)
Buyer
Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Posted
June 15, 2026
Respond By
August 14, 2026
Identifier
2026-11917
This opportunity is a request for public comment from the Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding its information collection process for non-FNA employees. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) - Purpose: - Seeking public input on the proposed revision of the electronic form FNA-775 - Form FNA-775 collects Personal Identifiable Information (PII) from non-FNA employees (contractors, interns, volunteers) - Information is used for background investigations required for security clearance at all FNA locations - Scope: - Estimated 750 respondents annually - Each respondent provides personal data for background checks - Notable Details: - No products, OEMs, or vendors are involved - This is not a procurement or contract award, but a notice for public comment on an information collection process - Feedback is requested on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection
Description
This notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment on a proposed information collection related to the electronic form FNA-775. The form collects Personal Identifiable Information required to conduct background investigations, which is a prerequisite for all non-FNA employees such as contractors, interns, and volunteers to be granted security clearance for employment at all FNA locations. The collection is a revision of a currently approved collection and aims to continue the use of this electronic form. Comments on the collection are due by August 14, 2026.