Federal Register #2026-18797

EAC Requests Public Comment on ESTEP Information Collection for Election Technologies

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is inviting public comment on its proposed information collection for the Election Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (ESTEP). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) - Purpose: - Collect administrative information from manufacturers of election-supporting technologies for evaluation and certification under ESTEP - Targeted Technologies: - Electronic poll books - Voter registration systems - Electronic ballot delivery systems - Election night reporting databases - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; applies to all manufacturers of relevant election-supporting technologies - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; request is for feedback on information collection forms - Unique Requirements: - Participation is voluntary - Feedback sought on necessity, accuracy, and burden of information collection - No procurement or purchasing activity involved

Description

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) announces an information collection for its Election Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (ESTEP). The program evaluates the functionality, security, and accessibility of election-supporting technologies submitted for evaluation under ESTEP certification programs. The information collected is to be used to obtain key administrative details about new or modified election-supporting technologies submitted for testing by registered manufacturers. Participation in this program is voluntary, and public comments are requested by November 16, 2026.

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