Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Extension Without Change, of a Previously Approved Collection; Procurement Collusion Strike Force Complaint Form
The Department of Justice (DOJ), Antitrust Division (ATR), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for revie...
The Department of Justice (DOJ), Antitrust Division (ATR), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
DATES:
Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 60 days until October 2, 2026.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
If you have additional comments especially on the estimated public burden or associated response time, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions or additional information, please contact Sarah Oldfield, Deputy Chief Legal Advisor, Antitrust Division, United States Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Street NW, Room 3304, Washington, DC 20530.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of the following four points:
—Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;
—Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
—Evaluate whether and if so how the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected can be enhanced; and
—Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology,
e.g.,
permitting electronic submission of responses.
Overview of This Information Collection
1.
Type of Information Collection:
Extension of a currently approved collection.
2.
The Title of the Form/Collection:
Procurement Collusion Strike Force Complaint Form.
3.
The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection:
There is no agency form number for this collection. The applicable component within the Department of Justice is the Antitrust Division.
4.
Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract:
Primary respondents will be individuals or households. The Procurement Collusion Strike Force (PCSF) complaint form facilitates reporting by the public of complaints, concerns, and tips regarding potential antitrust crimes affecting government procurement, grants, and program funding. Respondents will be able to complete and submit information electronically through the PCSF complaint form on the Antitrust Division's website.
5.
An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond:
average of 100 respondents annually and 30 minutes for an individual to respond.
6.
An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection:
estimate 50 annual burden hours associated with this collection.
If additional information is required contact: Darwin Arceo, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Enterprise Portfolio Management, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, 4W-218, Washington, DC 20530.
Dated: July 30, 2026.
Darwin Arceo,
Department Clearance Officer, PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.