Notice2026-09517
Agency Information Collection Activities; Archeology Permit Applications and Reports
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Published
May 13, 2026
Issuing agencies
Interior DepartmentNational Park Service
Abstract
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the National Park Service (NPS) are proposing to renew an information collection.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 92 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27076-27077]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-09517]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
[NPS-WASO-CR-NPS0042340; OMB Control Number 1024-0037; PPWOCRADI0,
PCU00RP15.R50000, 267P104215]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Archeology Permit
Applications and Reports
AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we,
the National Park Service (NPS) are proposing to renew an information
collection.
DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before
July 13, 2026.
ADDRESSES: Send your comments on this information collection request
(ICR) by mail to NPS Information Collection Clearance Officer (ADIR-
ICCO), National Park Service, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, (MS-263)
Reston, VA 20191 (mail); or to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e7978f8683958286b89788898394a78e8894c983888ec9808891"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3b4b535a5f495e5a644b54555f487b525448155f5452155c544d">[email protected]</span></a> (email).
Please reference Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Control Number
1024-0037 in the subject line of your comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kristen Martine, National Park Service
Bureau Archeologist/Department Consulting Archeologist by at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c8a3baa1bbbcada697a5a9babca1a6ad88a6b8bbe6afa7be"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="39524b504a4d5c576654584b4d50575c7957494a175e564f">[email protected]</span></a> (email); or (771) 200-0613 (telephone). Please
reference OMB Control Number 1024-0037 in the subject line of your
comment. Individuals in the United States who are deaf, deafblind, hard
of hearing, or have a speech disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or
TeleBraille) 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.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995, (PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), all
information collections require approval under the PRA.
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.
(4) How might the agency 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 in
your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment--including
your personally identifiable information--may be made publicly
available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold
your personally identifiable information from public review, we cannot
guarantee that we will be able to do so.
Abstract: Federal law--specifically Section 4 of the Archaeological
Resources Protection Act of 1979 (ARPA) (16 U.S.C. 470cc) and Section 3
of the Antiquities Act of 1906 (54 U.S.C. 320302)--allow people or
organizations to apply for permission to scientifically
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study, excavate, or remove archaeological resources from public or
Indian lands. Any archaeological work on National Park Service (NPS)
lands conducted by non-NPS personnel requires a permit, regardless of
whether the project is tied to regulatory compliance. This requirement
covers activities such as excavations, shovel tests, coring, pedestrian
surveys (with or without collecting artifacts), underwater archaeology,
photogrammetry, and rock-art documentation.
Individuals from universities, museums, scientific institutions,
businesses, or other organizations must obtain a permit before
beginning any fieldwork. To do this, applicants submit Form DI-1926,
the Application for Permit for Archeological Investigations. Along with
the form, applicants provide a statement of work, statements describing
their capabilities and past performance, curriculum vitae for the
principal investigator and field director, written consent from State
or Tribal authorities when required, authorization identifying a
curation facility, and a detailed schedule of all project activities.
Permit holders must then submit preliminary reports, annual
reports, and final reports throughout the life of the project.
Title of Collection: Archeology Permit Applications and Reports.
OMB Control Number: 1024-0037.
Form Number: Form DI-1926.
Type of Review: Renewal of a currently approved collection.
Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals or organizations wishing
to excavate or remove archeological resources from public or Indian
lands.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 172.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 172.
Estimated Completion Time per Response: Varies; up to 8 hours,
depending on activity.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 1,032.
Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain a benefit.
Frequency of Collection: On occasion.
Total Estimated Annual Nonhour 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.).
Phadrea Ponds,
Information Collection Clearance Officer, National Park Service.
[FR Doc. 2026-09517 Filed 5-12-26; 8:45 am]
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