Federal Register #NARA-2026-034

NARA Requests Public Comment on Information Collections for Digitization and Military Record Requests

This opportunity involves a public comment request from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) regarding two ongoing information collections: - Government Buyer: - National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) - Purpose: - Seeking public input on the continued use of two information collections - One collection allows organizations to request permission to digitize archival holdings using their own equipment - The other collection enables veterans, dependents, and authorized individuals to request information or copies of military personnel, military medical, and dependent medical records - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products, services, OEMs, or vendors are being procured - The notice is focused on feedback about the necessity, burden, and utility of the information collections - Unique/Notable Requirements: - No changes have been made to the collections - The request is for public comment, not for procurement of goods or services - No OEMs or part numbers are specified

Description

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval to continue using two information collections. The first collection is for companies and organizations requesting to digitize archival holdings with privately-owned equipment. The second collection is for veterans, dependents, and authorized individuals requesting information or copies of military personnel, military medical, and dependent medical records. The notice invites public comments on these collections, with no changes made to them, and the comment period ends on September 10, 2026.

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