How long does the process for generic clearance take?
To obtain OMB approval for a regular questionnaire, the agency PRA paperwork clearance officer assembles a clearance package including the draft questionnaire and its justification, and puts a notice in the Federal Register seeking public comment for 60 days. The PRA paperwork clearance officer then perhaps amends the draft questionnaire in response to comments received during the comment period, submits the clearance package to OMB for approval, and publishes a 30-day notice in the Federal Register notifying the public it can comment to OMB. OMB will then approve or disapprove the agencys clearance package. Given these public notices, the normal clearance process will total at least 100 days. The process for obtaining a generic clearance takes as long as any other normal clearance.
