Federal Register #2026-15142

Department of Labor Requests Comments on Employee Polygraph Protection Act Information Collection Extension

This opportunity is a request for public comments from the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division regarding the extension of the Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) information collection requirements. - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor (DOL) - Wage and Hour Division - Purpose: - Soliciting feedback on the extension of the information collection request (ICR) for the EPPA - No changes to existing requirements are proposed - Key Details: - The EPPA restricts most private employers from using lie detector tests for employment purposes, with certain exemptions - The Department seeks comments on the necessity, utility, clarity, and burden of the information collection - Suggestions for reducing respondent burden through technology are encouraged - Procurement Status: - No products or services are being procured - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Notable Requirements: - Focus is on public input to improve or streamline information collection, not on acquisition of goods or services

Description

The Department of Labor is soliciting comments on a proposed extension of the information collection request titled "Employee Polygraph Protection Act." This extension is part of efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The Department proposes to extend the information collection without changes to existing requirements. The program ensures data can be 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.

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