60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Media Inquiry System
The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act ...
The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
DATES:
The Department will accept comments from the public up to
December 4, 2026.
ADDRESSES:
You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
Web:
Persons with access to the internet may comment on this notice by going to
www.Regulations.gov.
You can search for the document by entering “Docket Number: DOS-2026-1090” in the Search field. Then click the “Comment Now” button and complete the comment form.
You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Direct requests for additional information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and supporting documents, to Cory Andrews, Office of Press Operations, Bureau of Global Public Affairs, U.S. Department of State, 2201 C ST NW, Suite 2109, Washington, DC 20520;
Press2@state.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Information Collection:
Media Inquiry System.
OMB Control Number:
None.
Type of Request:
New Collection.
Originating Office:
Bureau of Global Public Affairs, Office of Press Operations (GPA/PR/OPS).
Form Number:
No form.
Respondents:
Journalists or others who submit media inquiries to the Department of State.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
20,000.
Estimated Number of Responses:
20,000.
Average Time Per Response:
5 minutes.
Total Estimated Burden Time:
1,667 hours.
Frequency:
On occasion.
Obligation to Respond:
Voluntary.
We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:
Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper functions of the Department.
Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost burden for this proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used.
Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected.
Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are public record. Before including any detailed personal information, you should be aware that your comments as submitted, including your personal information, will be available for public review.
Abstract of Proposed Collection
The information collected will be used by the Department's Office of Press Operations to receive, route, track, and respond to inquiries and interview requests from members of the news media concerning U.S. foreign policy. The information may also be used to coordinate interview requests and other media engagements and to maintain an administrative record of press inquiries handled by the Department.
Methodology
The collection will be completed online, through a dedicated web page.
Edgar J. Vasquez,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Press, Bureau of Global Public Affairs, Department of State.
Use this for formal legal and research references to the published document.
91 FR 63377
Web Citation
Suggested Web Citation
Use this when citing the archival web version of the document.
“60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Media Inquiry System,” thefederalregister.org (October 5, 2026), https://thefederalregister.org/documents/2026-20283/60-day-notice-of-proposed-information-collection-media-inquiry-system.
www.Regulations.gov