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your experiences with participating in government engagement activities
examples of leading practices in this space, and
any other recommendations to improve how Federal agencies conduct participation and engagement activities.

Responses to all questions on the subsequent pages are optional.

NOTE: This form is an ALTERNATIVE to the RFI on the Federal Register. You only need to submit written feedback using ONE method!

For questions, email: publicparticipation@omb.eop.gov.

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Submitter Information - page 1 of 5

What is the name of the individual(s) and/or organization(s) responding? * 350 characters allowed

Provide contact information for any questions or other follow-up on your response. * 350 characters allowed

What is your and/or your organization(s)'s mission and/or areas of experience or expertise? * 1000 characters allowed

Part 1: EXPERIENCE Participating in Federal Government PPCE Activities - page 2 of 5

What is the Federal Government doing well when you (or your organization) participate in or try to participate in government PPCE activities? Please include any specific examples.

"PPCE activities" include notice and comment processes, Requests for Information, consultations, listening sessions, customer feedback surveys, user research, crowdsourcing, or other activities that solicit feedback from the public to inform government decision-making.

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What challenges, including any physical or digital accessibility barriers, have you encountered when you (or your organization) participate in or try to participate in Federal Government PPCE activities? How could those challenges have been avoided or mitigated? Please include any specific examples. 2500 characters allowed

What might the Federal Government do to make it easier or more likely for you (or your organization) to participate and engage with the Federal Government to inform government decision-making (e.g., to share concerns, recommendations, experience, knowledge, or expertise on government policies, regulations, programs, plans, priorities, and services)? 2500 characters allowed

What is your understanding of how individuals and organizations can engage with the Federal Government to inform government decision-making, and of various opportunities (both past and present) to do this? 2500 characters allowed

What can the Federal Government do to reach and include a broader and more diverse range of people and groups, especially those who might typically be missed? 2500 characters allowed

Part 2: CONTENT in a Federal Framework for PPCE - page 3 of 5

What types of content (e.g., methods, tools, definitions, research on the value of participation and engagement, promising practices) could OMB include in a Federal framework for PPCE that would be effective and informative for Federal agencies to initiate or improve their participation and engagement activities, including those carried out with underserved communities? Please share any specific examples. 2500 characters allowed

How might OMB facilitate agencies adopting and effectively applying such practices, given the wide range of possible PPCE activities and focus areas? 2500 characters allowed

What are effective ways for the Federal Government to provide updates to the public about the feedback it receives during, and decisions made after, PPCE activities? Please include any specific promising practices. 2500 characters allowed

What goals and objectives should OMB consider when developing a Federal framework for PPCE? 2500 characters allowed

What guidance might OMB provide to agencies for developing their own goals and objectives for participation and engagement? 2500 characters allowed

What metrics could OMB suggest to help agencies assess the success and/or impact of their PPCE activities (e.g., participant diversity, breadth and saturation of reach, new or unique perspectives gained, engagement quality, engagement satisfaction, usability of feedback on government decision-making)? 2150 characters allowed

Part 3: Collaborative PROCESS to Co-develop a Federal Framework for PPCE - page 4 of 5

In co-developing a Federal framework for PPCE, what specific steps should OMB take that involve the Federal Government and the public, especially engaging members of underserved communities, to ensure collaborative development of the framework? 2500 characters allowed

Part 4: Open-ended Response - page 5 of 5

Do you have any additional feedback for OMB to consider in developing and implementing this Federal framework for participation and engagement? 2500 characters allowed

Response to this form is voluntary. The information will be used to inform sound decision-making regarding the PPCE framework and other related matters. Please note that all submissions received in response to this form may be posted on https://www.regulations.gov/ or otherwise released in their entirety, including any personal and business confidential information provided. Do not include in your submissions any copyrighted material; information of a confidential nature, such as personal or proprietary information; or any information you would not like to be made publicly available. (FOR FULL DISCLAIMER, VISIT: https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2024-05882)

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Methods and Leading Practices for Advancing Public Participation and Community Engagement (PPCE) with the Federal Government

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