Public Comment Requested for Voluntary Self-Disclosure of Antiboycott Violations

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The Department of Commerce has announced a call for public comments concerning the Voluntary Self-Disclosure of Antiboycott Violations. This initiative is managed by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS).

Understanding the Paperwork Reduction Act

The request is in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The law is designed to ensure that information collection by the government is necessary and not unnecessarily burdensome on the public.

Why Public Comments Matter

The Department seeks feedback from the general public and other Federal agencies. This feedback will help to understand the impact of collecting information. It also aims to reduce the reporting burden on the public.

How to Submit Comments

Comments need to be sent by June 8, 2026, to Nancy Kook, IC Liaison at BIS. Comments can be emailed to [email protected] or [email protected].

Details of the Collection

Voluntary self-disclosures allow BIS to investigate incidents faster. This means BIS can focus more on detecting non-disclosed violations. The information collected might also help to find other violations. Sometimes, this information is shared with law enforcement or foreign governments.

Method and Data

Comments on this collection of information will assist in several ways. These include assessing if it is necessary, determining the right timing and cost, improving the quality of the information, and reducing the burden on respondents. The evaluation will consider if automated collection methods could help.

Details to Consider

When commenting, it is important to note that comments become part of the public record. You can ask for your personal information to be withheld, but it’s not guaranteed.

Role of BIS

The Bureau of Industry and Security will be using this information under the Export Control Reform Act (ECRA).

For more information, you can contact Nancy Kook at BIS via phone at 202-482-2440 or email [email protected].

Stakeholders and interested parties are encouraged to participate in this important process.

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