# 44 U.S.C. § 3508: Determination of necessity for information; hearing

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t44_s3508

## Section

- **Citation:** 44 U.S.C. § 3508
- **Heading:** Determination of necessity for information; hearing
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** February 5, 2025
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 44—PUBLIC PRINTING AND DOCUMENTS > CHAPTER 35—COORDINATION OF FEDERAL INFORMATION POLICY > SUBCHAPTER I—FEDERAL INFORMATION POLICY

## Text

Before approving a proposed collection of information, the Director shall determine whether the collection of information by the agency is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility. Before making a determination the Director may give the agency and other interested persons an opportunity to be heard or to submit statements in writing. To the extent, if any, that the Director determines that the collection of information by an agency is unnecessary for any reason, the agency may not engage in the collection of information.

(Added Pub. L. 104–13, § 2 , May 22, 1995 , 109 Stat. 179 .)

## Nearby sections

- [44 U.S.C. § 3501 Purposes](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t44_s3501.md)
- [44 U.S.C. § 3502 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t44_s3502.md)
- [44 U.S.C. § 3503 Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t44_s3503.md)
- [44 U.S.C. § 3504 Authority and functions of Director](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t44_s3504.md)
- [44 U.S.C. § 3505 Assignment of tasks and deadlines](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t44_s3505.md)
- [44 U.S.C. § 3506 Federal agency responsibilities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t44_s3506.md)
- [44 U.S.C. § 3507 Public information collection activities; submission to Director; approval and delegation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t44_s3507.md)
- [44 U.S.C. § 3508 Determination of necessity for information; hearing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t44_s3508.md)
- [44 U.S.C. § 3509 Designation of central collection agency](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t44_s3509.md)
- [44 U.S.C. § 3510 Cooperation of agencies in making information available](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t44_s3510.md)
- [44 U.S.C. § 3511 Data inventory and Federal data catalogue](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t44_s3511.md)
- [44 U.S.C. § 3512 Public protection](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t44_s3512.md)
- [44 U.S.C. § 3513 Director review of agency activities; reporting; agency response](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t44_s3513.md)
- [44 U.S.C. § 3514 Responsiveness to Congress](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t44_s3514.md)

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