Department of Commerce Requests Public Comments on Trade Boycott Reporting

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The Department of Commerce has issued a notice about collecting information related to restrictive trade practices and boycotts. This notice was published in the Federal Register on April 9, 2026.

The Bureau of Industry and Security needs input from the public. They want to know if people find the information collection necessary. They also want to know if the information will be useful for their work.

The information helps the U.S. monitor requests for participating in foreign boycotts against countries friendly to the U.S. The Department analyzes this information to notice any changes. They also decide the actions needed to stop people from joining such boycotts.

The collection of information is done electronically. Businesses and for-profit organizations mostly provide this information. The Bureau expects around 412 responses this year. Each response may take about one hour to one hour and 30 minutes to complete.

The public comment period is open until June 8, 2026. People can send comments via email to Nancy Kook, the IC Liaison at the Bureau of Industry and Security.

It’s important that the Department gets feedback. They want to make sure their information collection is effective and not too burdensome.

Comments from the public are important. They help the Department make better decisions. Even though people can ask for their personal information not to be made public, the Department cannot guarantee it will keep that information private.

Sheleen Dumas, the Department’s PRA Compliance Officer, posted the notice. The information collected is vital for ensuring proper trade practices.

For more information, people can contact Nancy Kook at the Bureau of Industry and Security by phone or email.

This notice is part of the U.S. efforts to make sure its trade practices and policies are in line with national interests.

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