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Request for public comment on revision and extension of Form EOIR-59 information collection by DOJ EOIR

The Department of Justice's Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) is seeking public comment on proposed revisions and extension of Form EOIR-59, used for Certification and Release of Records in immigration proceedings. - Government Buyer: - Department of Justice (DOJ) - Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) - No OEMs or vendors are involved; this is an administrative information collection notice, not a procurement opportunity. - Products/Services Requested: - Revision and extension of Form EOIR-59 (Certification and Release of Records) - No physical products or commercial services requested - Notable Requirements: - Proposed changes include substantive and non-substantive edits for clarity - Addition of a parent/guardian name field - Updated instructions for form completion - Estimated annual respondents: 87,080 - Estimated annual public cost: up to $1,264,298.88 - Public input requested on necessity, methodology, and burden of the collection - No contract or procurement action is being solicited; this is a request for public feedback on an administrative process.

Description

The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) at the Department of Justice (DOJ) is submitting a request to revise and extend the existing information collection related to the TitleCertification and Release of Records (Form EOIR-59). This form is used to authorize the disclosure of information related to cases or proceedings before EOIR. The collection is voluntary and primarily used to standardize and streamline record requests pursuant to the Privacy Act and FOIA. The EOIR is making substantive and non-substantive changes to improve clarity and processing of the form. Public comments are requested by August 31, 2026.

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