Opportunity
Federal Register #OMB Control No. 2900-0877
Public Comment Request: VBA Information Collection for FOIA/Privacy Act Requests
Buyer
Veterans Affairs Department
Posted
June 23, 2026
Respond By
August 24, 2026
Identifier
OMB Control No. 2900-0877
This opportunity is a regulatory notice from the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), seeking public comment on its information collection process for FOIA and Privacy Act requests. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement for products or services - Products/Services Requested: - Not applicable; the notice concerns information collection using VA Form 2010206 - Estimated annual respondents: 172,534 - Estimated annual burden: 14,378 hours - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Public comment is requested on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection - Suggestions for improvement are encouraged - Activity is conducted under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), referencing OMB Control No. 2900-0877
Description
The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. This collection pertains to requests under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) or Privacy Act (PA). The notice is published under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, requiring federal agencies to allow 60 days for public comment on proposed collections or revisions. The information collected is necessary for processing FOIA and PA requests efficiently and in a standardized manner.