Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Addressing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Discrimination by Federal Contractors (OMB Control No. 9000-XXXX)

The National Industry Liaison Group (NILG), representing over sixty local Industrial Liaison Groups (ILGs), supports the proposed information collection but argues it currently fails to comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act. They request that the FAR Council withdraw and revise the request to include specific details on the information to be collected, the reasons for its necessity, and the frequency of collection.

The Native American Contractors Association (NACA) opposes the proposed contract clause because it fails to distinguish between unlawful racial discrimination and lawful political classifications for Native entities. They argue that the reporting requirements are overbroad, impracticable, and threaten tribal sovereignty, trade secrets, and proprietary information.

The Attorneys General of 21 states and the District of Columbia oppose the proposed information collection, arguing it violates the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) by being conducted before OMB clearance and lacking sufficient specificity. They also contend that the estimated burden on federal contractors is inaccurately low, that the collection is unnecessary, and that it poses significant risks to privacy and security.

The commenter opposes the proposed information collection, arguing that it discriminates against those fighting bigotry and poses a safety risk to NASA employees. They claim the data requested will be weaponized and creates a dangerous environment for workers.