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PUBLIC SUBMISSION

As of: 4/29/26, 10:29 AM
Received: March 01, 2026
Status: Posted
Posted: March 03, 2026
Tracking No. mm8-7r9g-vjqx
Comments Due: April 28, 2026
Submission Type: Web

Docket: GSA-GSA-2026-0001
GSA Information Collections -2026
Comment On: GSA-GSA-2026-0001-0008
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Living Quarters
Eligibility Questionnaire
Document: GSA-GSA-2026-0001-0013
Comment on FR Doc # 2026-03991

Submitter Information
Name: Aidan Denk
Address: United States,

General Comment
I have a few recommendations for improving GSA Form 5039. My first point of potential improvement is
to clarify the Department of State Standardized Regulations by summarizing the standards in plain
language directly on the form, so respondents don't have to cross-reference with other outside materials. A
second point of improvement that would reduce respondent burden would be to integrate the form into a
government employee onboarding system that would capture basic employment data automatically
without requiring separate manual entry. Lastly, clarifying certain terms such as "actual place of
residence", "single employer", and "personal reasons" would help reduce respondent burden and would
reduce the amount of follow-up requests while improving consistency in respondent answers.

PUBLIC SUBMISSION

As of: 4/29/26, 10:34 AM
Received: April 01, 2026
Status: Posted
Posted: April 06, 2026
Tracking No. mng-ru80-6sa0
Comments Due: April 28, 2026
Submission Type: Web

Docket: GSA-GSA-2026-0001
GSA Information Collections -2026
Comment On: GSA-GSA-2026-0001-0008
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Living Quarters
Eligibility Questionnaire
Document: GSA-GSA-2026-0001-2358
Comment on FR Doc # 2026-03991

Submitter Information
Name: Anonymous Anonymous

General Comment
Subject: Comment on Information Collection 3090-0331; GSA Form 5039
I am writing to express my support for the continued use and refinement of GSA Form 5039. Accurate
collection of this data is essential for ensuring that federal employees stationed in foreign areas receive
the necessary financial support to maintain safe and appropriate housing for themselves and their families.
To further enhance the utility of this form, I suggest that the GSA provide a clear, "pre-submission
checklist" of required documents (such as verification of a spouse's employment or military status).
Providing this clarity upfront would help ensure the 1-hour burden estimate remains accurate and reduces
the need for follow-up corrections, thereby expediting the approval process for eligible candidates. Thank
you for your work in supporting our federal workforce overseas

PUBLIC SUBMISSION

As of: 4/29/26, 10:34 AM
Received: April 01, 2026
Status: Posted
Posted: April 06, 2026
Tracking No. mng-i0fg-dz5v
Comments Due: April 28, 2026
Submission Type: Web

Docket: GSA-GSA-2026-0001
GSA Information Collections -2026
Comment On: GSA-GSA-2026-0001-0008
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Living Quarters
Eligibility Questionnaire
Document: GSA-GSA-2026-0001-2357
Comment on FR Doc # 2026-03991

Submitter Information
Name: Anonymous Anonymous

General Comment
Subject: Comment on Information Collection 3090-0331; GSA Form 5039
I am writing to comment on the burden estimate for GSA Form 5039. Based on my experience, the
current estimate of 1 hour per response does not fully account for the time required to gather the
necessary supporting documentation, such as previous military discharge papers (DD-214) or verifying a
spouse's separate housing allowance. I suggest GSA streamline the document upload process to reduce the
actual time spent by applicants