Federal Register #2026-05756

USGS Seeks Comments on Water Resources Research Act Program Information Collection Renewal

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), under the Department of the Interior, is seeking public comments on the renewal of its information collection for the Water Resources Research Act Program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Department of the Interior - Program Overview: - Supports 54 water resources research institutes across all U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam - Institutes must submit annual applications for allotment grants and annual reports on their activities - Products/Services Requested: - Annual submission of applications and reports by each institute (54 total) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus is on administrative reporting to support research, training, and information dissemination related to water management, development, and conservation - No procurement of products or services; this is an administrative information collection - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is not a product or service procurement opportunity - Purpose: - To assess the impact and minimize the reporting burden for the participating institutes

Description

This notice from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) announces the proposed renewal of an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 related to the Water Resources Research Act Program. The program supports 54 water resources research institutes across various states and territories, which submit annual applications and reports to promote water research, training, and information dissemination. The notice invites public comments on the information collection by April 24, 2026, aiming to assess and minimize the reporting burden while ensuring the utility and clarity of the collected information.

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