Federal Register #2026-12502

FTC Seeks Public Comment on Generic Clearance for Voluntary Consumer Surveys

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking public comment on a proposed generic clearance for information collection activities by its Bureau of Economics. - Government Buyer: - Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Bureau of Economics - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is not a product or service procurement - Products/Services Requested: - Administration of voluntary surveys, interviews, online focus groups, and economics experiments - Estimated 20,000 respondents annually - Total estimated annual burden of 10,000 hours - Notable Requirements: - Data collection methods include telephone, internet, in-person interviews, online focus groups, individual interviews, self-administered online surveys, and economics experiments - High statistical standards and privacy safeguards must be maintained - Survey instructions must use clear language for participants - Data will inform FTC communication, behavioral strategies, and regulatory decision-making

Description

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking public comment on a proposed generic clearance for information collection using voluntary surveys conducted by the FTC Bureau of Economics. These surveys aim to support the FTC's missions to protect consumers and promote competition by gathering data on consumer perceptions and behaviors. The information collection will use various methods including telephone, internet, and in-person interviews, online focus groups, and surveys. The collected data will help develop communication and behavioral strategies and improve regulatory decision-making processes. Comments on the proposal must be submitted by July 22, 2026.

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