Notice2026-20013
Agency Information Collection Activities; Archeology Permit Applications and Reports
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Published
September 30, 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 an extension of a currently approved information collection.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 188 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61874-61875]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-20013]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
[NPS-WASO-CR-NPS0043726; OMB Control Number 1024-0037; PPWOCRADI0,
PCU00RP14.R50000]
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 an extension of a
currently approved information collection.
DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before
October 30, 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#4b3b232a2f392e2a143b24252f380b253b38652c243d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8afae2ebeef8efebd5fae5e4eef9cae4faf9a4ede5fc">[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, Bureau Archeologist/
Department Consulting Archeologist by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ddb6afb4aea9b8b382b0bcafa9b4b3b89db3adaef3bab2ab"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0e657c677d7a6b6051636f7c7a67606b4e607e7d20696178">[email protected]</span></a>;
or by telephone at 202-738-0182. 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.
You may also view the ICR at <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>.
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.
A Federal Register notice with a 60-day public comment period
soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on
May 13, 2026 (91 FR 27076). No comments were received.
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 personal
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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 can 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.
Abstract: Federal law--specifically Section 4 of the Archaeological
Resources Protection Act of 1979 and Section 3 of the Antiquities Act
of 1906--allows individuals and organizations to request permission to
study, dig, or remove archaeological materials from public or Indian
lands. Anyone who is not part of the National Park Service (NPS) must
obtain a permit before doing any archaeological work on NPS lands, even
if the work is part of another regulatory process. This includes
activities such as excavation, shovel testing, coring, walking surveys
(with or without collecting artifacts), underwater archaeology,
photogrammetry, and documenting rock art
Researchers from universities, museums, businesses, or other
organizations must submit Form DI-1926, the Application for Permit for
Archeological Investigations, before starting fieldwork. Applicants
must also provide a statement of work, information about their
qualifications and past experience, r[eacute]sum[eacute]s for key
project staff, written consent from State or Tribal authorities when
required, documentation from the facility that will care for the
collections, and a detailed project schedule. State or Tribal
authorities when required, authorization identifying the curation
facility, and a detailed schedule of all project activities.
Once a permit is issued, permit holders must submit preliminary,
annual, and final reports during the course of the project.
Title of Collection: Archeology Permit Applications and Reports.
OMB Control Number: 1024-0037.
Form Number: Form DI-1926 and DI-1926a.
Type of Review: Extension 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: 180.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 180.
Estimated Completion Time per Response: Varies; up to 7.5 hours,
depending on activity.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 1,306.
Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain a benefit.
Frequency of Collection: On occasion.
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.).
Phadrea Ponds,
Information Collection Clearance Officer, National Park Service.
[FR Doc. 2026-20013 Filed 9-29-26; 8:45 am]
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