60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: National Contact Point Web Page
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
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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 21, 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-2026-1157” 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 Alan Krill, who may be reached on
USNCP@state.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Information Collection:
National Contact Point Web Page.
OMB Control Number:
None.
Type of Request:
New Collection.
Originating Office:
EEB/IFD/OIA.
Form Number:
No form.
Respondents:
Individuals or organizations submitting information as part of the Specific Instance Process under the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
180 per year.
Estimated Number of Responses:
180.
Average Time per Response:
20 minutes.
Total Estimated Burden Time:
60 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 through 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 U.S. National Contact Point (U.S. NCP) to administer the Specific Instance process under the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct. The information enables the U.S. NCP to understand the issues raised by a submitter, determine whether a matter is eligible for further consideration, obtain relevant information from the parties, facilitate dialogue or mediation where appropriate, and prepare any resulting statements or recommendations. The information may also be used to communicate with the parties, manage the case, and support the U.S. NCP's reporting and other responsibilities under the OECD Guidelines. Especially due to a recent increase in the volume of inquiries and submissions to the NCP, the collection is necessary for the Department to evaluate and process Specific Instance submissions and efficiently and effectively carry out the U.S. NCP' Specific Instance functions.
Methodology
This collection will be completed totally online, through a dedicated web page.
Alice M. Kottmyer,
Attorney-Adviser, Office of the Legal Adviser, Department of State.
Use this for formal legal and research references to the published document.
91 FR 66383
Web Citation
Suggested Web Citation
Use this when citing the archival web version of the document.
“60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: National Contact Point Web Page,” thefederalregister.org (October 20, 2026), https://thefederalregister.org/documents/2026-21460/60-day-notice-of-proposed-information-collection-national-contact-point-web-page.
www.Regulations.gov