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Notice: Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Revision of a Previously Approved Collection; Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program

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DOJ Opens Comment Period on Revised BVP Information Collection

The Department of Justice has published a notice seeking public comment on a proposed revision to the information collection supporting the Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) Program. The notice was published in the Federal Register on June 30, 2026 under document number 2026-13150.

What this is

The filing is a Paperwork Reduction Act notice requesting eCollection eComments on a revision to a previously approved collection tied to BVP program administration. It does not, on its face, alter award formulas, NIJ compliance requirements, or vest eligibility standards. Changes to the underlying data collection instrument can, however, affect how applicant agencies report jurisdiction data, officer counts, and vest purchase details during the application and reimbursement cycle.

Why it matters for procurement

  • Law enforcement applicants: Any revision to BVP reporting fields may change what jurisdictions must document at application, quote, and reimbursement stages. Agencies preparing FY submissions should review the revised instrument before drafting.
  • Dealers and manufacturers: Distributors supporting BVP-funded purchases should anticipate potential updates to model-level reporting or compliance attestation fields that flow through agency purchase documentation.
  • Comment window: Stakeholders with operational feedback on burden estimates, data fields, or submission mechanics can file comments through the docket referenced in the notice.

Action items

  • Review the full notice for the specific fields under revision and the comment deadline.
  • Cross-check any revised applicant data requirements against current internal BVP application workflows.
  • Flag material changes to reimbursement documentation for finance and grants staff.

Source: Federal Register 2026-13150