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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 issued a notice proposing reinstatement of a previously approved information collection tied to the Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) Program. The notice opens a public comment window on the collection instrument used to administer BVP applications and awards.
What This Means for Agencies and Dealers
- BVP continuity signal. Reinstating the information collection is a procedural prerequisite for continued BVP application intake and award processing. Agencies planning FY-cycle vest procurements funded in part through BVP should track the docket for the approved forms and any changes to data fields.
- Comment opportunity. Law enforcement agencies, FSOs, and manufacturers routing product through BVP-funded acquisitions can submit comments on burden, clarity, and utility of the collection through the Federal Register docket.
- No changes to eligibility or armor standards are announced in this notice. It addresses the PRA collection instrument only.