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FTC Request for Public Feedback on Proposed Voluntary Survey Program

Original title: [FTC] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed OMB Generic Clearance; Comment Request; Generic Clearance for Information Collection Using Voluntary Surveys for Studies Conducted by the Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Economics To Support

July 23, 2026

FTC consumer protection surveys data collection public comment

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The Frame

What this does

The FTC is establishing a new, faster process to collect data from the public via voluntary surveys, which will influence how the agency researches consumer and competition issues through July 2026.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

General Public

Members of the public may be invited to participate in voluntary surveys conducted by the FTC Bureau of Economics.

Federal Trade Commission

The agency is seeking authorization to change its internal process for approving data collection activities.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 23, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking public input on a proposal to create a streamlined process for conducting voluntary surveys. These surveys would be used by the FTC's Bureau of Economics to gather information to support consumer protection and competition initiatives.

Key Facts

The FTC is proposing a 'Generic Clearance' for information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
The purpose of the clearance is to allow the Bureau of Economics to conduct voluntary surveys to support consumer protection and competition missions.
The public comment deadline for this proposal is July 23, 2026.
Participation in any future surveys conducted under this clearance would be voluntary.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'Generic Clearance'?

It is a streamlined process that allows an agency to get approval for a collection of information that is similar in nature, rather than seeking individual approval for every single survey.

Will I be required to participate in these surveys?

No, the document specifies that the surveys conducted under this program will be voluntary.

How can I provide feedback on this proposal?

You can submit comments to the FTC before the deadline of July 23, 2026.

Why It Matters

The FTC is establishing a new, faster process to collect data from the public via voluntary surveys, which will influence how the agency researches consumer and competition issues through July 2026.

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Streamlining Data Collection

The FTC is moving toward a 'Generic Clearance' model to reduce the administrative burden of approving individual survey projects.

Federal Trade Commission FTC Bureau of Economics

Connected Entities

organizationFederal Trade Commission“The federal agency proposing the new survey collection process.”Map →

organizationFTC Bureau of Economics“The specific division within the FTC that will conduct the surveys.”Map →

Sources

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www.regulations.gov

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