US Commerce Dept
The US Commerce Department invites public comment on a proposed information collection related to the Defense Priorities and Allocations System
The US Commerce Department, specifically the Bureau of Industry and Security, is seeking public comment on a proposed information collection related to the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). According to the Department, the proposed collection is necessary to implement the priorities and allocations authority under Title I of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended. The comment period will be open until October 26, 2026.
Background
The DPAS regulation implements the priorities and allocations authority under Title I of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended. On July 30, 2026, the President issued a Presidential Determination, which found that recoverable Critical Minerals and Materials (CMMs) are scarce and critical materials essential to the national defense. The Presidential Determination authorized the Secretary of Commerce to take all appropriate action under section 101 of the DPA with respect to recoverable CMMs.
Information Collection
The proposed information collection will collect certain critical information from companies as specified in rules issued to effectuate Presidential Determination No. 2026-19. The details of the Directive Allocation Orders issued, including the records required to be submitted, were published in the August 6, 2026 Temporary Final Rule. The collection will be done electronically, and the estimated number of respondents is 600, with an average of 1 response per year.
Estimated Burden
The estimated total annual burden hours for the proposed collection is 3,126 hours, with an estimated time per response of 5.21 hours. The respondent's obligation is voluntary, and the legal authority for the collection is Presidential Determination No. 2026-19 and Title I of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended.
The following table summarizes the estimated burden:
| Category | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Number of Respondents | 600 |
| Average Responses per Year | 1 |
| Average Number of Responses | 600 |
| Estimated Time per Response | 5.21 hours |
| Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours | 3,126 hours |
The Department is soliciting public comments to evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary, to evaluate the accuracy of the estimated burden, and to minimize the reporting burden on respondents. Comments can be submitted by email to Nancy Kook, IC Liaison, Bureau of Industry and Security, at PRA@bis.doc.gov or to PRAcomments@doc.gov. The source of this information is the Federal Register, as reported by the Bureau of Industry and Security, Commerce Department. The comment period is open until October 26, 2026, and all comments are considered public and will be posted online once reviewed.
