# Federal Register #2026-18797

EAC Requests Public Comment on ESTEP Information Collection for Election Technologies

**Buyer:** Election Assistance Commission
**Posted:** September 15, 2026
**Respond By:** November 16, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-18797

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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