Federal Register #2026-12648

PBGC Request for Public Comment on Direct Express Enrollment Information Collection

This opportunity involves a request for public comment on an information collection by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) for the Direct Express Enrollment Form. - Government Buyer: - Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) - In coordination with the U.S. Department of the Treasury - OEMs and Vendors: - U.S. Department of the Treasury (administrator of Direct Express card) - Products/Services Requested: - No physical products or commercial services are being procured - Information collection to enroll individuals in the Direct Express debit card program - Estimated 4,667 enrollment forms per year - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Transitioning federal benefit recipients from paper checks to electronic payments - Direct Express card allows recipients to receive benefits without a bank account, credit check, or minimum balance - Information collection is required to comply with Executive Order 14247 - Public comment is solicited on the proposed information collection extension

Description

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is requesting approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The collection aims to obtain necessary information to enroll individuals in the Direct Express debit card program, which allows federal benefit recipients to receive benefits electronically without a bank account. This notice solicits public comment on the information collection and informs about the transition from paper checks to electronic payments as required by Executive Order 14247. Comments on this request are due by July 24, 2026.

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