Treasury Extends Information Collection for Agency Protest Guidance

The Department of the Treasury announced that it will submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget for review and clearance, effective on or after the date of publication of this notice, September 1, 2026. The notice invites public comment, which must be received on or before October 1, 2026 to be assured of consideration.

The collection, titled "Regulation Agency Protests," carries OMB Control Number 1505-0107 and is classified as an extension without change of a currently approved collection. It supports the Federal Acquisition Regulation, 48 CFR Chapter 1, and specifically FAR part 33.103, which governs contractor protests to the agency. Treasury regulations provide the detailed guidance that contractors must follow when filing such protests.

The affected public is described as "Businesses or other for-profits." The notice estimates five respondents, each responding on occasion, with an estimated two hours per response. The total annual burden is projected at ten hours. The authority cited is 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.

Written comments and recommendations should be submitted within 30 days of publication through the RegInfo website, selecting "Currently under 30-day Review - Open for Public Comments." Copies of the submission can be obtained from Spencer W. Clark, Treasury PRA Clearance Officer, by email or phone, or viewed at the RegInfo portal.

The Treasury emphasizes that the information collected will enable the Government to evaluate protests effectively and provide prompt resolution of disputes when contractors file protests.