Notice2026-05458
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Natural Resource Damage Assessment Restoration Project Information Sheet
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Published
March 20, 2026
Issuing agencies
Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Abstract
The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites 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 requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 54 (Friday, March 20, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13593-13594]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-05458]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment
Request; Natural Resource Damage Assessment Restoration Project
Information Sheet
AGENCY: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites 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 requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The
purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment
preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
DATES: To ensure consideration, comments regarding this proposed
information collection must be received on or before May 19, 2026.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#bef0f1ffff90eeecfffed0d1dfdf90d9d1c8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8bc5c4cacaa5dbd9cacbe5e4eaeaa5ece4fd">[email protected]</span></a>. Please
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0497 in the subject line of your
comments. All comments received are part of the public record and will
generally be posted on <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> without change. Do
not submit Confidential Business Information or otherwise sensitive or
protected information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
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specific questions related to collection activities should be directed
to William Nichols, IT Specialist, NOAA, 1315 East-West Hwy. (SSMC3),
Silver Spring, MD 20910, (301) 427-8623, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#cdbaa4a1a1a4aca0e3bae3a3a4aea5a2a1be8da3a2acace3aaa2bb"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b4c3ddd8d8ddd5d99ac39adaddd7dcdbd8c7f4dadbd5d59ad3dbc2">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This is a request for renewal of an approved information
collection. The purpose of this information collection is to assist
state and federal Natural Resource Trustees (Trustees) in more
efficiently carrying out the restoration planning phase of Natural
Resource Damage Assessments (NRDA), in compliance with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4321-4370d; 40 CFR 1500-
1500 and other federal and local statutes and regulations as
applicable. The Office of Habitat Conservation (OHC) at the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) manages this information
collection and provides the information to the Trustees. The NRDA
Restoration Project Information Sheet is designed to facilitate the
collection of information on existing, planned, or proposed restoration
projects. This information will be used by the Natural Resource
Trustees to develop potential restoration alternatives for natural
resource injuries and service losses requiring restoration, during the
restoration planning phase of the NRDA process. This information is
provided by the public on a voluntary basis. The information provided
benefits the public by informing the NRDA restoration process. However,
there are no individual benefits that depend on the submission of
information. Individuals can update the information as needed, but
there is no required update frequency.
II. Method of Collection
The Restoration Project Information Sheet can be submitted
electronically via the internet or email.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648-0497.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Regular submission [extension of a current
information collection].
Affected Public: State, local, or tribal governments; individuals
or households; business or other for-profits organizations; not-for-
profit institutions; farms; and the federal government.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 300.
Estimated Time per Response: 20 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:100 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0 in recordkeeping/
reporting costs.
Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
Legal Authority: National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.
IV. Request for Comments
We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department/Bureau
to: (a) Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is
necessary for the proper functions of the Department, including whether
the information will have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the accuracy
of our estimate of the time and cost burden for this proposed
collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions
used; (c) Evaluate ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of
the information to be collected; and (d) Minimize the reporting burden
on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information technology.
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 information collection request. Before including
your address, phone number, email address, or other personal
identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your
entire comment--including your personal identifying information--may be
made publicly available at any time. While you may ask us in your
comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public
review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.
Sheleen Dumas,
Departmental PRA Compliance Officer, Office of the Under Secretary for
Economic Affairs, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2026-05458 Filed 3-19-26; 8:45 am]
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