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Federal Register: U.S. Geological Survey Issues Information Collection Notice on Interior Dept. Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers
WASHINGTON, July 18 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey issued the following information collection:
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is proposing to renew an information collection authorization.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
In accordance with PRA of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), all information collections require approval under the PRA. We may not conduct or sponsor, and you are not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, July 18 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey issued the following information collection: * * * In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is proposing to renew an information collection authorization. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with PRA of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), all information collections require approval under the PRA. We may not conduct or sponsor, and you are not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently validOMB control number.
As part of our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burdens, we invite the public and other Federal agencies to comment on new, proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. It also helps the public understand our information collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format.
We are especially interested in public comment addressing the following:
(1) Whether or not the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether or not the information will have practical utility;
(2) The accuracy of our estimate of the burden for this collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(4) How the agency might minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of response.
Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personally identifiable information (PII) in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment--including your PII--may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your PII from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.
Abstract: The USGS manages one National and nine CASCs. Each regional CASC involves a cooperative agreement with a host institution. The host institution agreements are periodically re-competed, requiring collection of information from potential host institutions. In addition, this information collection addresses annual and biannual reporting required of host institutions as part of their hosting agreement and associated research agreements.
Title of Collection: Department of the Interior Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers.
OMB Control Number: 1028-0096.
Form Number: N/A.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents/Affected Public: Institutions that propose to serve as CASC host or partner institutions including state, local government, and tribal entities, and academic institutions. Existing host institutions are state academic institutions.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 10.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 307 Responses (see table below).
Estimated Completion Time per Response: Each proposal for CASC hosting is expected to take 200 hours to complete. The time required to complete annual reports for any specific host cooperative agreement is expected to take 5 hours per report and annual reports for each research agreement are expected to total 2.5 hours per report.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 2,590 Hours (see table below).
[View table in the link at bottom.]
Respondent's Obligation: Required to Obtain or Retain a Benefit.
Frequency of Collection: Information will be collected once every five years for each CASC to enable re-competition of CASC hosting agreements. In addition, host institutions are required to provide annual financial reports and performance reports, as well as annual or biannual financial and performance reports on the associated research agreements.
Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: There are no "non-hour cost" burdens associated with this collection of information.
The authority for this action is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).
Brian D. Kimbrell,
Information Collection Clearance Officer, Federal Register Liaison.
[FR Doc. 2026-14449 Filed 7-16-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4334-63-P
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information about this information collection request (ICR), contact Shawn Carter, Chief Administrator (Acting) and Senior Scientist of the USGS National Climate Adaptation Science Center, by email at scarter@usgs.gov, or by telephone at 571-314-2788.
View July 17, 2026, Federal Register source information here: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/17/2026-14449/agency-information-collection-activities-regional-climate-adaptation-science-centers-cascs?utm_campaign=subscription+mailing+list&utm_medium=email&utm_source=federalregister.gov
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is proposing to renew an information collection authorization.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
In accordance with PRA of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), all information collections require approval under the PRA. We may not conduct or sponsor, and you are not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, July 18 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey issued the following information collection: * * * In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is proposing to renew an information collection authorization. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with PRA of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), all information collections require approval under the PRA. We may not conduct or sponsor, and you are not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently validOMB control number.
As part of our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burdens, we invite the public and other Federal agencies to comment on new, proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. It also helps the public understand our information collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format.
We are especially interested in public comment addressing the following:
(1) Whether or not the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether or not the information will have practical utility;
(2) The accuracy of our estimate of the burden for this collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(4) How the agency might minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of response.
Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personally identifiable information (PII) in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment--including your PII--may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your PII from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.
Abstract: The USGS manages one National and nine CASCs. Each regional CASC involves a cooperative agreement with a host institution. The host institution agreements are periodically re-competed, requiring collection of information from potential host institutions. In addition, this information collection addresses annual and biannual reporting required of host institutions as part of their hosting agreement and associated research agreements.
Title of Collection: Department of the Interior Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers.
OMB Control Number: 1028-0096.
Form Number: N/A.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents/Affected Public: Institutions that propose to serve as CASC host or partner institutions including state, local government, and tribal entities, and academic institutions. Existing host institutions are state academic institutions.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 10.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 307 Responses (see table below).
Estimated Completion Time per Response: Each proposal for CASC hosting is expected to take 200 hours to complete. The time required to complete annual reports for any specific host cooperative agreement is expected to take 5 hours per report and annual reports for each research agreement are expected to total 2.5 hours per report.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 2,590 Hours (see table below).
[View table in the link at bottom.]
Respondent's Obligation: Required to Obtain or Retain a Benefit.
Frequency of Collection: Information will be collected once every five years for each CASC to enable re-competition of CASC hosting agreements. In addition, host institutions are required to provide annual financial reports and performance reports, as well as annual or biannual financial and performance reports on the associated research agreements.
Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: There are no "non-hour cost" burdens associated with this collection of information.
The authority for this action is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).
Brian D. Kimbrell,
Information Collection Clearance Officer, Federal Register Liaison.
[FR Doc. 2026-14449 Filed 7-16-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4334-63-P
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information about this information collection request (ICR), contact Shawn Carter, Chief Administrator (Acting) and Senior Scientist of the USGS National Climate Adaptation Science Center, by email at scarter@usgs.gov, or by telephone at 571-314-2788.
View July 17, 2026, Federal Register source information here: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/17/2026-14449/agency-information-collection-activities-regional-climate-adaptation-science-centers-cascs?utm_campaign=subscription+mailing+list&utm_medium=email&utm_source=federalregister.gov
Federal Register: Rural Utilities Service Issues Information Collection Notice on Broadband Technical Assistance Program
WASHINGTON, July 18 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service issued the following information collection:
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The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments are requested regarding: whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the agency's ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, July 18 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service issued the following information collection: * * * The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments are requested regarding: whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the agency'sestimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Comments regarding this information collection received by August 19, 2026 will be considered. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be submitted within 30 days of the publication of this notice on the following website www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting "Currently under 30-day Review--Open for Public Comments" or by using the search function.
An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information that such persons are not required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
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Title: Broadband Technical Assistance Program.
OMB Control Number: 0572-0160.
Summary of Collection: The Rural eConnectivity Program (ReConnect) was authorized under 7 U.S.C. 901 et seq., and Pub. L. 115-141, 779. The Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) will use technical assistance funds appropriated under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (Pub. L. 117-58). Applications received under the FOA will be administered by the Rural Utilities Service (RUS or the Agency), a Rural Development (RD) agency of the United States Department of Agriculture. The assistance instrument for this program will be through cooperative agreements which RD is authorized to administer pursuant to 7 U.S.C. 2204b(b)(4).
This FOA provides competitive cooperative agreement funding to eligible entities to ensure technical assistance and training is delivered to rural communities in need of high-speed internet and rural broadband providers. Program funds must be used to support broadband technical assistance activities which include, but are not limited to, project planning and community engagement, operations support, financial sustainability, environmental compliance, engineering, accessing federal resources, and data collection and reporting. The goal of the program is to support the expansion of high-speed internet into unserved rural communities.
Need of Use of The Information: Applications submitted for consideration will be reviewed for eligibility and completeness. Applications determined to be eligible will be evaluated according to the scoring criteria outlined in the FOA. The scoring criterion is targeted to applicants that demonstrate strong work plans, organizational capacity, clear performance metrics, and the ability to reach the most rural communities. Points are also available for projects benefitting targeted groups such as Tribes and Tribal Entities, colonias, persistent poverty counties, and distressed energy communities.
Failure to collect proper information from applicants could hinder the government's selection of funding recipients, and result in improper determinations of assistance, increase legal costs to the recipients as well as encumber customer service and, ultimately, slow the deployment of assistance to rural areas in need of high-speed internet. The timing of technical assistance is critical due to the historic levels of broadband funding made available under the IIJA. The programs created and funded under the IIJA are beginning to disburse funding and technical assistance is critical to ensure unserved rural communities are able to participate in these programs, successfully implement projects and properly manage funds.
Description of Respondents: Individuals and Households.
Number of Respondents: 95.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
Total Burden Hours: 2,335.
Levi S. Harrell,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2026-14579 Filed 7-17-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-15-P
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View July 20, 2026, Federal Register source information here: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/20/2026-14579/submission-for-omb-review-comment-request?utm_campaign=subscription+mailing+list&utm_medium=email&utm_source=federalregister.gov
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The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments are requested regarding: whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the agency's ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, July 18 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service issued the following information collection: * * * The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments are requested regarding: whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the agency'sestimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Comments regarding this information collection received by August 19, 2026 will be considered. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be submitted within 30 days of the publication of this notice on the following website www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting "Currently under 30-day Review--Open for Public Comments" or by using the search function.
An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information that such persons are not required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
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Title: Broadband Technical Assistance Program.
OMB Control Number: 0572-0160.
Summary of Collection: The Rural eConnectivity Program (ReConnect) was authorized under 7 U.S.C. 901 et seq., and Pub. L. 115-141, 779. The Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) will use technical assistance funds appropriated under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (Pub. L. 117-58). Applications received under the FOA will be administered by the Rural Utilities Service (RUS or the Agency), a Rural Development (RD) agency of the United States Department of Agriculture. The assistance instrument for this program will be through cooperative agreements which RD is authorized to administer pursuant to 7 U.S.C. 2204b(b)(4).
This FOA provides competitive cooperative agreement funding to eligible entities to ensure technical assistance and training is delivered to rural communities in need of high-speed internet and rural broadband providers. Program funds must be used to support broadband technical assistance activities which include, but are not limited to, project planning and community engagement, operations support, financial sustainability, environmental compliance, engineering, accessing federal resources, and data collection and reporting. The goal of the program is to support the expansion of high-speed internet into unserved rural communities.
Need of Use of The Information: Applications submitted for consideration will be reviewed for eligibility and completeness. Applications determined to be eligible will be evaluated according to the scoring criteria outlined in the FOA. The scoring criterion is targeted to applicants that demonstrate strong work plans, organizational capacity, clear performance metrics, and the ability to reach the most rural communities. Points are also available for projects benefitting targeted groups such as Tribes and Tribal Entities, colonias, persistent poverty counties, and distressed energy communities.
Failure to collect proper information from applicants could hinder the government's selection of funding recipients, and result in improper determinations of assistance, increase legal costs to the recipients as well as encumber customer service and, ultimately, slow the deployment of assistance to rural areas in need of high-speed internet. The timing of technical assistance is critical due to the historic levels of broadband funding made available under the IIJA. The programs created and funded under the IIJA are beginning to disburse funding and technical assistance is critical to ensure unserved rural communities are able to participate in these programs, successfully implement projects and properly manage funds.
Description of Respondents: Individuals and Households.
Number of Respondents: 95.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
Total Burden Hours: 2,335.
Levi S. Harrell,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2026-14579 Filed 7-17-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-15-P
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View July 20, 2026, Federal Register source information here: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/20/2026-14579/submission-for-omb-review-comment-request?utm_campaign=subscription+mailing+list&utm_medium=email&utm_source=federalregister.gov
Federal Register: NOAA Issues Information Collection Notice on Alaska License Limitation Program for Groundfish, Crab, and Scallops
WASHINGTON, July 18 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following information collection:
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The Department of Commerce will submit the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, on or after the date of publication of this notice. We invite the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, July 18 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following information collection: * * * The Department of Commerce will submit the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, on or after the date of publication of this notice. We invite the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collectionrequirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on December 30, 2025, during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments.
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Title: Alaska License Limitation Program for Groundfish, Crab, and Scallops.
OMB Control Number: 0648-0334.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Request: Regular submission (extension of a current information collection).
Number of Respondents: 68.
Average Hours per Response: 1 hour for Application for the transfer of groundfish and crab LLP licenses; 1 hour for the Application for the transfer of scallop LLP licenses; 4 hours for the Transfer appeal.
Total Annual Burden Hours: 38.
Needs and Uses: This is a request for renewal of an approved information collection. The collection is sponsored by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Alaska Regional Office (AKR) and is authorized under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. and at 50 CFR parts 679 and 680.
This collection contains collection-of-information requirements necessary for the transfer of License Limitation Program (LLP) licenses for the commercial groundfish, crab, and scallop fisheries. The purpose of this collection is to determine whether a transfer is eligible and if endorsements meet regulatory requirements for licensing and permits. An essential feature of the LLP is the ability for participants to transfer their LLP license. Without the ability to track the movement of LLP licenses, NMFS would be unable to effectively manage the LLP. The LLP restricts access to the commercial groundfish, crab, and scallop fisheries in the exclusive economic zone off Alaska, except for certain areas where alternative programs exist. The intended effect of the LLP is to limit the number of participants and reduce fishing capacity in fisheries off Alaska. More information on the LLP can be found on the NMFS Alaska Region website and at 50 CFR part 679.
An LLP license is required for vessels participating in directed fishing for LLP groundfish species in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI) or Gulf of Alaska (GOA), or fishing in any BSAI LLP crab fisheries. An LLP license is also required for any vessel deployed in scallop fisheries in Federal waters off Alaska except for some diving operations.
Vessels participating in directed fishing for LLP groundfish species in the GOA or BSAI, or fishing in any BSAI LLP crab fisheries, must be named on a valid copy of the LLP license that is on board the vessel, with some exceptions. An LLP groundfish or crab license authorizes the license holder to deploy the vessel in fisheries in accordance with the specific area and species endorsements, the vessel and gear designations, the maximum length overall (MLOA) specified on the license, and any exemption from the MLOA specified on the license.
An LLP scallop license authorizes the person named on the license to catch and retain scallops in compliance with State of Alaska regulations using a vessel that does not exceed the MLOA specified on the license and the gear designation specified on the license. Unlike the LLP groundfish license, the scallop license is not vessel specific. A valid copy of the LLP scallop license must be on board the vessel.
For program definitions, refer to 50 CFR 679.2, for permit and licensing requirements for scallop refer to 50 CFR 679.4(g), for permit and licensing requirements for groundfish and crab refer to 50 CFR 679.4(k), and for prohibitions refer to 50 CFR 679.7(i). Additional information on the LLP can be found on the NMFS Alaska Region website at https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/alaska/sustainable-fisheries/license-limitation-program-alaska.
This collection contains the Application for the transfer of groundfish and crab LLP licenses, the Application for the transfer of scallop LLP licenses, and the Transfer appeal. The applications for transfers are each filled by two respondents, the transferor and the transferee. The type of information collected includes information on the transferor, transferee, and the LLP license to be transferred, as well as information on the quota share to be transferred, the vessel currently named on the LLP license, the vessel to be named on the LLP license, and the ownership interest and transaction data. Information is collected as needed by the respondent and is used to determine whether a transfer is eligible and if endorsements meet regulatory requirements for licensing and permits. All of the forms can now be submitted electronically via email. There are no other changes to this collection.
Affected Public: Individuals or households; Business or other for-profit organizations.
Frequency: On occasion (as needed).
Respondent's Obligation: Required to Obtain or Retain Benefits.
Legal Authority: Magnuson-Stevens Act 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. and at 50 CFR parts 679 and 680.
This information collection request may be viewed at www.reginfo.gov. Follow the instructions to view the Department of Commerce collections currently under review by OMB.
Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be submitted within 30 days of the publication of this notice on the following website www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting "Currently under 30-day Review--Open for Public Comments" or by using the search function and entering either the title of the collection or the OMB Control Number 0648-0334.
Sheleen Dumas,
Departmental PRA Compliance Officer, Office of the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2026-14460 Filed 7-16-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-22-P
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The Department of Commerce will submit the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, on or after the date of publication of this notice. We invite the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, July 18 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following information collection: * * * The Department of Commerce will submit the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, on or after the date of publication of this notice. We invite the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collectionrequirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on December 30, 2025, during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments.
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Title: Alaska License Limitation Program for Groundfish, Crab, and Scallops.
OMB Control Number: 0648-0334.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Request: Regular submission (extension of a current information collection).
Number of Respondents: 68.
Average Hours per Response: 1 hour for Application for the transfer of groundfish and crab LLP licenses; 1 hour for the Application for the transfer of scallop LLP licenses; 4 hours for the Transfer appeal.
Total Annual Burden Hours: 38.
Needs and Uses: This is a request for renewal of an approved information collection. The collection is sponsored by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Alaska Regional Office (AKR) and is authorized under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. and at 50 CFR parts 679 and 680.
This collection contains collection-of-information requirements necessary for the transfer of License Limitation Program (LLP) licenses for the commercial groundfish, crab, and scallop fisheries. The purpose of this collection is to determine whether a transfer is eligible and if endorsements meet regulatory requirements for licensing and permits. An essential feature of the LLP is the ability for participants to transfer their LLP license. Without the ability to track the movement of LLP licenses, NMFS would be unable to effectively manage the LLP. The LLP restricts access to the commercial groundfish, crab, and scallop fisheries in the exclusive economic zone off Alaska, except for certain areas where alternative programs exist. The intended effect of the LLP is to limit the number of participants and reduce fishing capacity in fisheries off Alaska. More information on the LLP can be found on the NMFS Alaska Region website and at 50 CFR part 679.
An LLP license is required for vessels participating in directed fishing for LLP groundfish species in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI) or Gulf of Alaska (GOA), or fishing in any BSAI LLP crab fisheries. An LLP license is also required for any vessel deployed in scallop fisheries in Federal waters off Alaska except for some diving operations.
Vessels participating in directed fishing for LLP groundfish species in the GOA or BSAI, or fishing in any BSAI LLP crab fisheries, must be named on a valid copy of the LLP license that is on board the vessel, with some exceptions. An LLP groundfish or crab license authorizes the license holder to deploy the vessel in fisheries in accordance with the specific area and species endorsements, the vessel and gear designations, the maximum length overall (MLOA) specified on the license, and any exemption from the MLOA specified on the license.
An LLP scallop license authorizes the person named on the license to catch and retain scallops in compliance with State of Alaska regulations using a vessel that does not exceed the MLOA specified on the license and the gear designation specified on the license. Unlike the LLP groundfish license, the scallop license is not vessel specific. A valid copy of the LLP scallop license must be on board the vessel.
For program definitions, refer to 50 CFR 679.2, for permit and licensing requirements for scallop refer to 50 CFR 679.4(g), for permit and licensing requirements for groundfish and crab refer to 50 CFR 679.4(k), and for prohibitions refer to 50 CFR 679.7(i). Additional information on the LLP can be found on the NMFS Alaska Region website at https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/alaska/sustainable-fisheries/license-limitation-program-alaska.
This collection contains the Application for the transfer of groundfish and crab LLP licenses, the Application for the transfer of scallop LLP licenses, and the Transfer appeal. The applications for transfers are each filled by two respondents, the transferor and the transferee. The type of information collected includes information on the transferor, transferee, and the LLP license to be transferred, as well as information on the quota share to be transferred, the vessel currently named on the LLP license, the vessel to be named on the LLP license, and the ownership interest and transaction data. Information is collected as needed by the respondent and is used to determine whether a transfer is eligible and if endorsements meet regulatory requirements for licensing and permits. All of the forms can now be submitted electronically via email. There are no other changes to this collection.
Affected Public: Individuals or households; Business or other for-profit organizations.
Frequency: On occasion (as needed).
Respondent's Obligation: Required to Obtain or Retain Benefits.
Legal Authority: Magnuson-Stevens Act 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. and at 50 CFR parts 679 and 680.
This information collection request may be viewed at www.reginfo.gov. Follow the instructions to view the Department of Commerce collections currently under review by OMB.
Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be submitted within 30 days of the publication of this notice on the following website www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting "Currently under 30-day Review--Open for Public Comments" or by using the search function and entering either the title of the collection or the OMB Control Number 0648-0334.
Sheleen Dumas,
Departmental PRA Compliance Officer, Office of the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2026-14460 Filed 7-16-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-22-P
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Federal Register: NASA Issues Information Collection Notice on Software Catalog
WASHINGTON, July 18 (TNSinfo) -- NASA issued the following information collection:
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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
The NASA Software Catalog provides public access to hundreds of NASA-developed software tools and enables users to request and obtain software releases through a streamlined, qualification-based submission ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, July 18 (TNSinfo) -- NASA issued the following information collection: * * * The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The NASA Software Catalog provides public access to hundreds of NASA-developed software tools and enables users to request and obtain software releases through a streamlined, qualification-based submissionprocess. The information submitted by government entities, companies, academic institutions, and individuals is a software request form for those who wish to obtain NASA Software. All software requestors must submit the intended use of the software. The collected information is used by NASA to ensure that the software requestor meets the qualifications to receive the NASA software technology. NASA is committed to effectively performing the Agency's communication function in accordance with Section 203(a)(3) of the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 (as amended) dictates that NASA "provide for the widest practicable and appropriate dissemination of information concerning its activities and the results thereof", and to enhance public understanding of, and participation in, the nation's aeronautical and space program.
II. Methods of Collection
Electronically.
III. Data
Title: Software Catalog.
OMB Number: 2700-0193.
Type of Review: Revision.
Affected Public: Government entities, companies, academic institutions, and individuals.
Estimated Annual Number of Activities: 1.
Estimated Number of Respondents per Activity: 7,000.
Annual Responses: 7,000.
Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 7,000
IV. Request for Comments
Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of NASA, including whether the information collected has practical utility; (2) the accuracy of NASA's estimate of the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology.
Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection. They will also become a matter of public record.
Stayce Hoult,
PRA Clearance Officer, National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
[FR Doc. 2026-14469 Filed 7-16-26; 8:45 am]
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions should be directed to NASA PRA Clearance Officer, Stayce Hoult, NASA Headquarters, 300 E Street SW, JC0000, Washington, DC 20546, phone 256-714-8575, or email stayce.d.hoult@nasa.gov or hq-ocio-pra-program@mail.nasa.gov.
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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
The NASA Software Catalog provides public access to hundreds of NASA-developed software tools and enables users to request and obtain software releases through a streamlined, qualification-based submission ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, July 18 (TNSinfo) -- NASA issued the following information collection: * * * The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The NASA Software Catalog provides public access to hundreds of NASA-developed software tools and enables users to request and obtain software releases through a streamlined, qualification-based submissionprocess. The information submitted by government entities, companies, academic institutions, and individuals is a software request form for those who wish to obtain NASA Software. All software requestors must submit the intended use of the software. The collected information is used by NASA to ensure that the software requestor meets the qualifications to receive the NASA software technology. NASA is committed to effectively performing the Agency's communication function in accordance with Section 203(a)(3) of the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 (as amended) dictates that NASA "provide for the widest practicable and appropriate dissemination of information concerning its activities and the results thereof", and to enhance public understanding of, and participation in, the nation's aeronautical and space program.
II. Methods of Collection
Electronically.
III. Data
Title: Software Catalog.
OMB Number: 2700-0193.
Type of Review: Revision.
Affected Public: Government entities, companies, academic institutions, and individuals.
Estimated Annual Number of Activities: 1.
Estimated Number of Respondents per Activity: 7,000.
Annual Responses: 7,000.
Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 7,000
IV. Request for Comments
Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of NASA, including whether the information collected has practical utility; (2) the accuracy of NASA's estimate of the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology.
Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection. They will also become a matter of public record.
Stayce Hoult,
PRA Clearance Officer, National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
[FR Doc. 2026-14469 Filed 7-16-26; 8:45 am]
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions should be directed to NASA PRA Clearance Officer, Stayce Hoult, NASA Headquarters, 300 E Street SW, JC0000, Washington, DC 20546, phone 256-714-8575, or email stayce.d.hoult@nasa.gov or hq-ocio-pra-program@mail.nasa.gov.
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Federal Register: Geological Survey Issues Information Collection Notice on Evaluation of the Arctic Rivers Project
WASHINGTON, July 18 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey issued the following information collection:
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is proposing an extension of an information collection.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
In accordance with the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), we provide the public and other Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on new, proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps us assess the impact of our information collection ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, July 18 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey issued the following information collection: * * * In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is proposing an extension of an information collection. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), we provide the public and other Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on new, proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps us assess the impact of our information collectionrequirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. It also helps the public understand our information collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format.
A Federal Register notice (91 FR 23301) with a 60-day public comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on April 30, 2026, we received the following comment, (summarized). The Northern Alaska Environmental Center (NAEC) supports renewing the USGS information collection for the Evaluation of the Arctic Rivers Project, emphasizing its value for understanding climate-driven changes in Arctic river systems and ensuring project tools remain relevant to Tribes, Indigenous Knowledge holders, and rural communities. The NAEC urges the USGS to refine burden estimates, use clear and purposeful evaluation questions, respect Tribal sovereignty and data protections, and reduce respondent burden through flexible participation options. Continued evaluation is seen as essential for strengthening community-centered science and improving the project's usefulness, accessibility, and accountability.
As part of our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burdens, we are again soliciting comments from the public and other Federal agencies on the proposed ICR that is described below. We are especially interested in public comments addressing the following:
(1) Whether or not the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility.
(2) The accuracy of our estimate of the burden for this collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used.
(3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(4) How the agency might minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including using appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of response.
Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of public record. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personally identifiable information (PII) in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment--including your PII--may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your PII from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.
Abstract: We will collect information from stakeholders of the Arctic Rivers Project, which include representatives of Indigenous communities in Alaska, representatives of Indigenous organizations, and others regarding the effectiveness of participatory methods and achievement of overall project goals. Evaluation information will be collected via semi-structured interviews, surveys, and polls. Questions will focus on the relevancy of the project to participants, methods used to engage with participants, feedback about project components, input for the direction of the project, preferred communication methods, current and future use of project products. This information will allow for a greater understanding of the effectiveness of community engagement, the co-production process, and participation in the direction of the project. This information will help guide the project through its various phases, and it will help enhance communication and product development.
Title of Collection: Evaluation of the Arctic Rivers Project.
OMB Control Number: 1028-0137.
Form Number: None.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals/Tribal governments.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 150.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 150.
Estimated Completion Time per Response: 30 minutes.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 75.
Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
Frequency of Collection: One time.
Total Estimated Annual Non-hour Burden Cost: None.
An agency may not conduct, or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
The authority for this action is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).
Stephen Gray,
Alaska Climate Science Center Director.
[FR Doc. 2026-14515 Filed 7-17-26; 8:45 am]
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information about this Information Collection Request (ICR), contact Ryan Toohey by email at rtoohey@usgs.gov, or by telephone at 907-227-6423. Individuals in the United States who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or Tele Braille) to access telecommunications relay services. Individuals outside the United States should use the relay services offered within their country to make international calls to the point-of-contact in the United States. You may also view the ICR at http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is proposing an extension of an information collection.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
In accordance with the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), we provide the public and other Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on new, proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps us assess the impact of our information collection ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, July 18 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey issued the following information collection: * * * In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is proposing an extension of an information collection. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), we provide the public and other Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on new, proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps us assess the impact of our information collectionrequirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. It also helps the public understand our information collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format.
A Federal Register notice (91 FR 23301) with a 60-day public comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on April 30, 2026, we received the following comment, (summarized). The Northern Alaska Environmental Center (NAEC) supports renewing the USGS information collection for the Evaluation of the Arctic Rivers Project, emphasizing its value for understanding climate-driven changes in Arctic river systems and ensuring project tools remain relevant to Tribes, Indigenous Knowledge holders, and rural communities. The NAEC urges the USGS to refine burden estimates, use clear and purposeful evaluation questions, respect Tribal sovereignty and data protections, and reduce respondent burden through flexible participation options. Continued evaluation is seen as essential for strengthening community-centered science and improving the project's usefulness, accessibility, and accountability.
As part of our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burdens, we are again soliciting comments from the public and other Federal agencies on the proposed ICR that is described below. We are especially interested in public comments addressing the following:
(1) Whether or not the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility.
(2) The accuracy of our estimate of the burden for this collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used.
(3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(4) How the agency might minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including using appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of response.
Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of public record. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personally identifiable information (PII) in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment--including your PII--may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your PII from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.
Abstract: We will collect information from stakeholders of the Arctic Rivers Project, which include representatives of Indigenous communities in Alaska, representatives of Indigenous organizations, and others regarding the effectiveness of participatory methods and achievement of overall project goals. Evaluation information will be collected via semi-structured interviews, surveys, and polls. Questions will focus on the relevancy of the project to participants, methods used to engage with participants, feedback about project components, input for the direction of the project, preferred communication methods, current and future use of project products. This information will allow for a greater understanding of the effectiveness of community engagement, the co-production process, and participation in the direction of the project. This information will help guide the project through its various phases, and it will help enhance communication and product development.
Title of Collection: Evaluation of the Arctic Rivers Project.
OMB Control Number: 1028-0137.
Form Number: None.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals/Tribal governments.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 150.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 150.
Estimated Completion Time per Response: 30 minutes.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 75.
Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
Frequency of Collection: One time.
Total Estimated Annual Non-hour Burden Cost: None.
An agency may not conduct, or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
The authority for this action is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).
Stephen Gray,
Alaska Climate Science Center Director.
[FR Doc. 2026-14515 Filed 7-17-26; 8:45 am]
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information about this Information Collection Request (ICR), contact Ryan Toohey by email at rtoohey@usgs.gov, or by telephone at 907-227-6423. Individuals in the United States who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or Tele Braille) to access telecommunications relay services. Individuals outside the United States should use the relay services offered within their country to make international calls to the point-of-contact in the United States. You may also view the ICR at http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.
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Federal Register: Forest Service Issues Information Collection Notice on Ride-Along Program Application
WASHINGTON, July 18 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service issued the following information collection:
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The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments are requested regarding: whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, July 18 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service issued the following information collection: * * * The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments are requested regarding: whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validityof the methodology and assumptions used; ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques and other forms of information technology.
Comments regarding this information collection received by August 19, 2026 will be considered. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be submitted within 30 days of the publication of this notice on the following website www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting "Currently under 30-day Review--Open for Public Comments" or by using the search function.
An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information that such persons are not required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
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Title: Forest Service Ride-Along Program Application.
OMB Control Number: 0596-0170.
Summary of Collection: The Forest Service (FS) Law Enforcement and Investigations (LE&I) Ride-Along Program allows the general public or other interested persons to accompany Agency law enforcement personnel as they conduct their normal field duties, including access to and discussions about Agency law enforcement vehicles, procedures, and facilities. This program provides an opportunity for officers to enhance the public's understanding and support of the Forest Service's law enforcement program while the officers learn about public and community issues and concerns.
The program offers the additional benefit of aiding the Agency's recruitment program by allowing interested persons to observe and participate in innovative intern-type programs. This access also provides the Agency with an opportunity to showcase the quality of the law enforcement program and services.
Need and Use of the Information: Information will be collected from any person who voluntarily approaches the FS and wishes to participate in the program. The FS 5300-33 program application form will be used to conduct a minimal background check and the FS 5300-34 is a liability waiver form that requires the applicant's signature and their written assurance that they have read and understood the form. The information collected from the forms will be used by FS and, in appropriate part, by any person or entity needed and authorized by the FS to provide the needed background information (primarily applicable local law enforcement agencies, state criminal justice agencies maintaining state justice records, and by the FBI). If the information is not collected, the program could not operate.
Description of Respondents: Individuals or households.
Number of Respondents: 182.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
Total Burden Hours: 91.
Levi S. Harrell,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2026-14571 Filed 7-17-26; 8:45 am]
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The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments are requested regarding: whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, July 18 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service issued the following information collection: * * * The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments are requested regarding: whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validityof the methodology and assumptions used; ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques and other forms of information technology.
Comments regarding this information collection received by August 19, 2026 will be considered. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be submitted within 30 days of the publication of this notice on the following website www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting "Currently under 30-day Review--Open for Public Comments" or by using the search function.
An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information that such persons are not required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
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Title: Forest Service Ride-Along Program Application.
OMB Control Number: 0596-0170.
Summary of Collection: The Forest Service (FS) Law Enforcement and Investigations (LE&I) Ride-Along Program allows the general public or other interested persons to accompany Agency law enforcement personnel as they conduct their normal field duties, including access to and discussions about Agency law enforcement vehicles, procedures, and facilities. This program provides an opportunity for officers to enhance the public's understanding and support of the Forest Service's law enforcement program while the officers learn about public and community issues and concerns.
The program offers the additional benefit of aiding the Agency's recruitment program by allowing interested persons to observe and participate in innovative intern-type programs. This access also provides the Agency with an opportunity to showcase the quality of the law enforcement program and services.
Need and Use of the Information: Information will be collected from any person who voluntarily approaches the FS and wishes to participate in the program. The FS 5300-33 program application form will be used to conduct a minimal background check and the FS 5300-34 is a liability waiver form that requires the applicant's signature and their written assurance that they have read and understood the form. The information collected from the forms will be used by FS and, in appropriate part, by any person or entity needed and authorized by the FS to provide the needed background information (primarily applicable local law enforcement agencies, state criminal justice agencies maintaining state justice records, and by the FBI). If the information is not collected, the program could not operate.
Description of Respondents: Individuals or households.
Number of Respondents: 182.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
Total Burden Hours: 91.
Levi S. Harrell,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2026-14571 Filed 7-17-26; 8:45 am]
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Federal Register: FDA Issues Information Collection Notice on Requirements for Cosmetic Products
WASHINGTON, July 18 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following information collection:
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the Agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Federal Agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, July 18 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following information collection: * * * The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the Agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Federal Agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 daysfor public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information collection activity requirements for cosmetic products.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501-3521), Federal Agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. "Collection of information" is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c) and includes Agency requests or requirements that members of the public submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a third party. Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)) requires Federal Agencies to provide a 60-day notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, before submitting the collection to OMB for approval. To comply with this requirement, FDA is publishing notice of the proposed collection of information set forth in this document.
With respect to the following collection of information, FDA invites comments on these topics: (1) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of FDA's functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of FDA's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques, when appropriate, and other forms of information technology.
Requirements for Cosmetic Products
OMB Control Number 0910-0599--Revision
This information collection supports implementation of statutory and regulatory requirements that govern cosmetic products, including requirements most recently established under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA). MoCRA amended the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act by adding, in pertinent part, sections 604, 605, 607, 608, and 609 (21 U.S.C. 364b, 364c, 364e, and 364g), which establish or amend definitions and requirements related to adverse events, facility registration, cosmetic product listing, safety substantiation, and labeling. For purposes of this information collection, the relevant provisions of the Agency's regulations in Title 21 of the CFR are set forth in 21 CFR part 701, subparts A, B, and C (Sec.Sec. 701.1-701.30), which establish cosmetic labeling requirements, including general provisions, package form requirements, and labeling requirements for specific ingredients.
The respondents to this information collection consist primarily of responsible persons as defined in section 604(4) of the FD&C Act, meaning the manufacturer, packer, or distributor of a cosmetic product whose name appears on the label of such cosmetic product in accordance with section 609(a) of the FD&C Act or section 4(a) of the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act.
The respondent totals and burden figures are based on facility registration, cosmetic product listing, and labeling data derived from multiple submission pathways, including Cosmetics Direct, the Electronic Submission Gateway (ESG) Next Generation (NextGen), Structured Product Labeling (SPL) authoring software, and paper submissions. Cosmetics Direct is an online submission tool that allows users to enter required data, generate an SPL submission, and submit facility registrations, product listing, and associated renewals for cosmetic products directly to FDA. Alternatively, industry may use its own software to create an SPL-formatted submission and transmit the submission to FDA through the ESG.
To assist respondents with information collection and provide an alternative to the ESG NextGen electronic submission process, we have also developed Form FDA 5066, entitled "Registration of Cosmetic Product Facility," and Form FDA 5067, entitled "Cosmetic Product Listing," to be used for cosmetic product facility registrations and product listings, respectively. These forms are available electronically and in paper format at https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/registration-listing-cosmetic-product-facilities-and-products.
We have also developed the guidance document, "Registration and Listing of Cosmetic Product Facilities and Products" (December 2024), available at https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/guidance-industry-registration-and-listing-cosmetic-product-facilities-and-products. The guidance document is intended to provide instruction in preparing and submitting registration and product listing information as required by section 607 of the FD&C Act. The guidance document discusses, among other things, who must register and list, when, and what information must be submitted to FDA.
We estimate the burden of this collection of information as follows:
Table 1--Estimated Annual Recordkeeping Burden
Because 5 CFR 1320.3(m) defines a recordkeeping requirement to include the reporting to the Federal government regarding such records, we have denoted table 1 as recordkeeping burden, noting that applicable requirements include the submission of information to FDA. We estimate a total burden of 367,777 hours associated with annual reporting and recordkeeping requirements cumulatively.
For facility registration activity, we assume approximately 8,343 annual respondents will engage in initial facility registration. Respondents are required to register their facility only once and based on internal trials and communication with industry, we estimate that registration will take approximately 30 minutes to complete for a total of 4,172 burden hours. Facility registration renewal occurs every two years. Therefore, the initial facility registration figure does not represent all currently active registrations and may appear low compared to the number of cosmetic product listing activity respondents. Differences in the timing of respondents completing initial facility registrations account for differences in respondent totals for initial facility registration, registration renewals, and registration updates. Additionally, renewals and updates typically involve less information input than the initial registration which accounts for their smaller average burden per response and total burden hours.
For cosmetic product listing activity, we assume a total of approximately 22,564 cosmetic product listing respondents and 25,190 cosmetic product listing renewal respondents. However, these figures may overestimate the total number of unique respondents because some respondents may both list new products in compliance with section 607(c)(1) and (2) of the FD&C Act and renew existing cosmetic product listings under section or update cosmetic product listings 607(c)(5) of the FD&C Act. Additionally, the total number of cosmetic product listing and listing renewal respondents will differ due to variation in the timing of respondents completing initial cosmetic product listings, as well as the voluntary nature of product listing renewals. For cosmetic product listing, we estimate an average of ~ 14.64 responses per respondent, which amounts to 330,337 responses, at an average rate of 1 hour response, for a total of 330,337 total burden hours. Like facility registration, cosmetic product listing renewals and updates typically involve less information input than the initial product listing which accounts for their smaller average burden per response and total burden hours.
Adverse event reporting is captured on FDA Form 3500A, and the associated data are collected under OMB Control Number 0910-0291 (FDA's Adverse Event and Product Experience Reporting Program: MedWatch and the Safety Reporting Portal). Under section 605(e)(1) of the FD&C Act, a responsible person must maintain a record for six years (three years for qualifying small businesses) for each adverse event report that they are required to submit. Accordingly, the adverse event recordkeeping estimates presented in Table 1 are aligned with the data collected under OMB Control Number 0910-0291. However, because that information collection combines cosmetics-related adverse event reports with food and infant formula adverse event reports, the actual number of cosmetics adverse event reports may be lower than the figure presented here. We will update the estimate if more precise data becomes available.
We estimate that each of the 22,564 respondents will maintain, on average, one safety substantiation record. Because section 608(a) requires responsible persons to maintain records supporting the "adequate substantiation of safety" of cosmetic products, and because responsible persons have discretion in determining which records satisfy this requirement, we estimate that each respondent will create and maintain at least one record for compliance purposes.
Table 2--Estimated Annual Third-Party Disclosure Burden
We estimate that 5,738 respondents will expend a total of 120,498-137,712 burden hours annually (21 CFR Sec. 701.3, 701.11-13) including required disclosures on an average of 21-24 product labels per respondent. Similarly, we estimate 5,738 respondents will expend a total of 137,712 hours per label annually to ensure that an average of 24 product labels display requisite adverse event reporting information, and that 402 respondents will expend an average of 4,824 hours annually disclosing requisite "professional use only" labeling on an average of 12 products.
Grace R. Graham,
Deputy Commissioner for Policy, Legislation, and International Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2026-14434 Filed 7-16-26; 8:45 am]
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the Agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Federal Agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, July 18 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following information collection: * * * The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the Agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Federal Agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 daysfor public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information collection activity requirements for cosmetic products.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501-3521), Federal Agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. "Collection of information" is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c) and includes Agency requests or requirements that members of the public submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a third party. Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)) requires Federal Agencies to provide a 60-day notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, before submitting the collection to OMB for approval. To comply with this requirement, FDA is publishing notice of the proposed collection of information set forth in this document.
With respect to the following collection of information, FDA invites comments on these topics: (1) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of FDA's functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of FDA's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques, when appropriate, and other forms of information technology.
Requirements for Cosmetic Products
OMB Control Number 0910-0599--Revision
This information collection supports implementation of statutory and regulatory requirements that govern cosmetic products, including requirements most recently established under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA). MoCRA amended the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act by adding, in pertinent part, sections 604, 605, 607, 608, and 609 (21 U.S.C. 364b, 364c, 364e, and 364g), which establish or amend definitions and requirements related to adverse events, facility registration, cosmetic product listing, safety substantiation, and labeling. For purposes of this information collection, the relevant provisions of the Agency's regulations in Title 21 of the CFR are set forth in 21 CFR part 701, subparts A, B, and C (Sec.Sec. 701.1-701.30), which establish cosmetic labeling requirements, including general provisions, package form requirements, and labeling requirements for specific ingredients.
The respondents to this information collection consist primarily of responsible persons as defined in section 604(4) of the FD&C Act, meaning the manufacturer, packer, or distributor of a cosmetic product whose name appears on the label of such cosmetic product in accordance with section 609(a) of the FD&C Act or section 4(a) of the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act.
The respondent totals and burden figures are based on facility registration, cosmetic product listing, and labeling data derived from multiple submission pathways, including Cosmetics Direct, the Electronic Submission Gateway (ESG) Next Generation (NextGen), Structured Product Labeling (SPL) authoring software, and paper submissions. Cosmetics Direct is an online submission tool that allows users to enter required data, generate an SPL submission, and submit facility registrations, product listing, and associated renewals for cosmetic products directly to FDA. Alternatively, industry may use its own software to create an SPL-formatted submission and transmit the submission to FDA through the ESG.
To assist respondents with information collection and provide an alternative to the ESG NextGen electronic submission process, we have also developed Form FDA 5066, entitled "Registration of Cosmetic Product Facility," and Form FDA 5067, entitled "Cosmetic Product Listing," to be used for cosmetic product facility registrations and product listings, respectively. These forms are available electronically and in paper format at https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/registration-listing-cosmetic-product-facilities-and-products.
We have also developed the guidance document, "Registration and Listing of Cosmetic Product Facilities and Products" (December 2024), available at https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/guidance-industry-registration-and-listing-cosmetic-product-facilities-and-products. The guidance document is intended to provide instruction in preparing and submitting registration and product listing information as required by section 607 of the FD&C Act. The guidance document discusses, among other things, who must register and list, when, and what information must be submitted to FDA.
We estimate the burden of this collection of information as follows:
Table 1--Estimated Annual Recordkeeping Burden
Because 5 CFR 1320.3(m) defines a recordkeeping requirement to include the reporting to the Federal government regarding such records, we have denoted table 1 as recordkeeping burden, noting that applicable requirements include the submission of information to FDA. We estimate a total burden of 367,777 hours associated with annual reporting and recordkeeping requirements cumulatively.
For facility registration activity, we assume approximately 8,343 annual respondents will engage in initial facility registration. Respondents are required to register their facility only once and based on internal trials and communication with industry, we estimate that registration will take approximately 30 minutes to complete for a total of 4,172 burden hours. Facility registration renewal occurs every two years. Therefore, the initial facility registration figure does not represent all currently active registrations and may appear low compared to the number of cosmetic product listing activity respondents. Differences in the timing of respondents completing initial facility registrations account for differences in respondent totals for initial facility registration, registration renewals, and registration updates. Additionally, renewals and updates typically involve less information input than the initial registration which accounts for their smaller average burden per response and total burden hours.
For cosmetic product listing activity, we assume a total of approximately 22,564 cosmetic product listing respondents and 25,190 cosmetic product listing renewal respondents. However, these figures may overestimate the total number of unique respondents because some respondents may both list new products in compliance with section 607(c)(1) and (2) of the FD&C Act and renew existing cosmetic product listings under section or update cosmetic product listings 607(c)(5) of the FD&C Act. Additionally, the total number of cosmetic product listing and listing renewal respondents will differ due to variation in the timing of respondents completing initial cosmetic product listings, as well as the voluntary nature of product listing renewals. For cosmetic product listing, we estimate an average of ~ 14.64 responses per respondent, which amounts to 330,337 responses, at an average rate of 1 hour response, for a total of 330,337 total burden hours. Like facility registration, cosmetic product listing renewals and updates typically involve less information input than the initial product listing which accounts for their smaller average burden per response and total burden hours.
Adverse event reporting is captured on FDA Form 3500A, and the associated data are collected under OMB Control Number 0910-0291 (FDA's Adverse Event and Product Experience Reporting Program: MedWatch and the Safety Reporting Portal). Under section 605(e)(1) of the FD&C Act, a responsible person must maintain a record for six years (three years for qualifying small businesses) for each adverse event report that they are required to submit. Accordingly, the adverse event recordkeeping estimates presented in Table 1 are aligned with the data collected under OMB Control Number 0910-0291. However, because that information collection combines cosmetics-related adverse event reports with food and infant formula adverse event reports, the actual number of cosmetics adverse event reports may be lower than the figure presented here. We will update the estimate if more precise data becomes available.
We estimate that each of the 22,564 respondents will maintain, on average, one safety substantiation record. Because section 608(a) requires responsible persons to maintain records supporting the "adequate substantiation of safety" of cosmetic products, and because responsible persons have discretion in determining which records satisfy this requirement, we estimate that each respondent will create and maintain at least one record for compliance purposes.
Table 2--Estimated Annual Third-Party Disclosure Burden
We estimate that 5,738 respondents will expend a total of 120,498-137,712 burden hours annually (21 CFR Sec. 701.3, 701.11-13) including required disclosures on an average of 21-24 product labels per respondent. Similarly, we estimate 5,738 respondents will expend a total of 137,712 hours per label annually to ensure that an average of 24 product labels display requisite adverse event reporting information, and that 402 respondents will expend an average of 4,824 hours annually disclosing requisite "professional use only" labeling on an average of 12 products.
Grace R. Graham,
Deputy Commissioner for Policy, Legislation, and International Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2026-14434 Filed 7-16-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4164-01-P
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Domini Bean, Office of Operations, Food and Drug Administration, Three White Flint North, 10A-12M, 11601 Landsdown St., North Bethesda, MD 20852, 301-796-5733, PRAStaff@fda.hhs.gov.
View July 17, 2026, Federal Register source information here: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/17/2026-14434/agency-information-collection-activities-proposed-collection-comment-request-requirements-for?utm_campaign=subscription+mailing+list&utm_medium=email&utm_source=federalregister.gov