Federal Register #NARA-NARA-2026-029

NARA Seeks Public Comment on Information Collection for Veteran and Schedule A Hiring

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is seeking public comment on its plan to reinstate an information collection supporting veteran and Schedule A hiring initiatives. - Government Buyer: - National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) - OEMs and Vendors: - NARA (as the agency responsible for the initiative) - Products/Services Requested: - Information collection service using NA Form 3102 (NARA Employment Interest Questionnaire) - Maintenance of a Resume Repository for noncompetitive hiring - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focused on connecting veterans and Schedule A-eligible applicants with noncompetitive employment opportunities - Applicants must be U.S. citizens and meet veteran or Schedule A eligibility - No physical products or IT systems are being procured; this is an administrative and employment services initiative - Estimated annual burden: 25 hours for 300 respondents - No other OEMs, vendors, or commercial products are referenced

Description

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to reinstate a previously-approved information collection that expired in July 2025. This collection is used to connect veterans and Schedule A-eligible applicants with noncompetitive employment opportunities within NARA. Information is collected via NA Form 3102, the NARA Employment Interest Questionnaire, to consider applicants for positions and match them with possible jobs. The initiative includes maintaining a Resume Repository to assist managers in selecting qualified candidates for direct, non-competitive hire.

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