Federal Register #2026-21486

SAMHSA Confidential Data Security Paperwork Information Collection

SAMHSA is seeking public comment on the security paperwork used before approved applicants access its confidential data. - Government buyer: Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality (CBHSQ). - Notice purpose: Extend the information collection titled “Data Security Requirements for Accessing Confidential Data” (OMB Control Number 0930-0396); this is a public comment notice, not a product procurement. - Requested service: Collect security agreements and related paperwork from people approved through the Standard Application Process Portal to access SAMHSA-owned confidential data. The paperwork is completed outside the portal and supports access to restricted-use microdata. - Estimated workload: 15 approved applications annually, about 40 minutes per response, and 10 burden hours per year (30 hours over the three-year clearance period). - OEMs, vendors, products, and contracted services: None identified.

Description

SAMHSA is seeking public comment on an information collection concerning data security requirements for individuals approved to access SAMHSA-owned confidential data assets. After an application is approved through the Standard Application Process Portal, SAMHSA collects security agreements and other information outside the portal to place applicants in a trusted access category before providing access to restricted-use microdata. The notice describes an estimated 40 minutes to complete the security paperwork per application and anticipates collecting information for 15 approved applications per year, with an average annual burden of 10 hours. The written comment deadline is November 20, 2026.

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