Federal Register #2026-23059

DOJ proposes a trade-fraud investigative lead intake form

The U.S. Department of Justice is proposing an information collection for trade-fraud investigative leads, not soliciting a procurement. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), National Fraud Enforcement Division (FRD); intended for use by the Global Trade & Commerce Enforcement Section. - Purpose: Collect and coordinate leads related to trade fraud so law-enforcement agencies can review, triage, and deconflict information. - Form distribution: The form will be provided directly to inter-agency partners, nongovernmental organizations, attorneys for industry, and other lead sources; it will not be posted on a website. - Participation and burden: Responses are voluntary; the estimate is 144 respondents, 10 minutes per response, and 1,440 minutes of annual burden. - Procurement status: No vendors, OEMs, products, or services are being solicited.

Description

The Department of Justice's National Fraud Enforcement Division is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget for a new information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Global Trade & Commerce Enforcement Section Lead Intake Form will be used to provide investigative leads in the trade fraud space. The division will work with law-enforcement agencies to vet, triage, and deconflict information received through the form, which will be provided directly to inter-agency partners and other sources rather than posted on a website. Responses are voluntary; the notice invites comments through January 11, 2027.

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