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Federal Docket Management System

The new will collect information to enable the Bureau to electronically access and manage its rulemaking dockets, or other dockets, related to documents published in the Federal Register requesting public comment, including public comments or supporting materials and allows the public to find and review such materials on Regulations.gov.

Who is covered: Individuals who provide personal information while submitting a public comment, potentially including attachments, to a Bureau docket.

What information is collected: Information submitted by public comment may include full name, affiliated organization, postal address, email address, phone and fax number, and name of any individual serving as a representative for the individual submitting the comment.

Why is the information collected: The purpose of this system of records is to maintain and organize comments submitted to the Bureau in response to Bureau documents published in the Federal Register requesting public comment. It permits the Bureau to identify submitters in order to potentially communicate with them as appropriate and necessary, such as seeking clarification, providing a direct response if warranted, or other such needs associated with a rulemaking or notice process. The system also provides the public with a central online location, via www.Regulations.gov , to search, view, download, and comment on Bureau documents published in the Federal Register requesting public comment and view other comments the Bureau may have received.

System of records notice

Full SORN

History for this system of records notice

85 FR 11974