Opportunity
Federal Register #1235-0005
Extension of Information Collection for Housing Occupancy Certificates under MSPA
Buyer
Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division
Posted
July 27, 2026
Respond By
September 25, 2026
Identifier
1235-0005
NAICS
926150
This opportunity concerns the Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division's request for public comments on extending the information collection for housing occupancy certificates under the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA). - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor (DOL), Wage and Hour Division - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is an information collection requirement, not a product or service procurement - Products/Services Requested: - Submission of information related to housing occupancy certificates for facilities housing migrant agricultural workers - Applies to businesses, not-for-profit institutions, and farms that house migrant workers - Use of optional form WH-520 when federal agency conducts inspections - No physical products are being procured - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Annual submission of information and retention of certificates for three years - Compliance with safety and health standards for housing migrant workers - Focus on reducing paperwork and clarifying data collection instruments - No changes to existing requirements; extension of current process
Description
The Department of Labor is soliciting comments on a proposed extension of the information collection request titled "Housing Occupancy Certificates Under the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act." This extension is proposed without changes to existing requirements and aims to reduce paperwork and respondent burden. The program ensures data is provided in the desired format, minimizes reporting burden, clarifies collection instruments, and assesses the impact on respondents. Comments must be submitted by September 25, 2026.