Is an OMB clearance necessary for Federal surveys sent to State, local, and tribal governments?
Yes. As indicated in the answer to Question 2, the PRA covers any identical questions posed to 10 or more members of the public — whether voluntary or mandatory, whether written, electronic, or oral. A more formal answer is that the PRA covers identical questions posed to 10 or more “persons.” “Person” is a term defined in the PRA to include any individual, business, institution (including schools, nonprofits, etc.); State, tribal, or local government or branch or political subdivision thereof, or any other entity. The PRA excludes identical questions posed to 10 or more agencies, instrumentalities, or employees of the United States (unless they are to be used for general statistical purposes).
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