When is a comment card subject to PRA clearance?
A comment card may or may not be subject to PRA clearance, depending on the kinds of questions it contains. If the comment card contains specific questions seeking a focused response, it could need clearance under the PRA. If the comment card only invites open-ended comments, it may not need clearance under the PRA. Your agency PRA paperwork clearance officers are quite familiar with this issue, and have reached understandings with OMB on what kinds of questions (for example, on a website or on a comment card) are “in” or “out.” You should consult with them before you use any comment card.
When is a comment card subject to PRA clearance?