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Notice: Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Reinstatement of a Previously Approved Collection; Title: Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program
DOJ Moves to Reinstate BVP Program Information Collection
Agency: Department of Justice Document: 2026-07893 Published: 2026-04-23 Type: Notice — Proposed eCollection, eComments Requested
The Department of Justice has published a notice proposing the reinstatement of a previously approved information collection tied to the Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) Program. The notice opens a public comment period on the collection instrument used to administer BVP applications, awards, and reporting.
What This Means for Applicants
- Program continuity: Reinstatement of the collection is a prerequisite for continued BVP application intake and jurisdiction reimbursement processing.
- Comment window: Agencies, jurisdictions, and vendors supporting BVP submissions may file comments on burden estimates, instrument design, and data fields through the docket referenced in the Federal Register notice.
- Procurement impact: Dealers and manufacturers whose LE customers rely on 50% BVP cost-share should track the reinstatement timeline, as any gap in an approved collection can delay award cycles.
Action Items
- Review the instrument and burden estimate as published in the notice.
- Submit comments through the channel identified in the Federal Register document if your agency has feedback on application mechanics or reporting fields.
- Confirm that your jurisdiction's BVP registration and armor procurement schedules align with the anticipated reinstatement date.