Federal Register #2026-07078

Information Collection Renewal for Oil & Gas Operations and Marine Mammal Authorizations on National Wildlife Refuge System Lands

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Department of the Interior) is seeking public comment on the renewal of information collection requirements for non-federal oil and gas operations on National Wildlife Refuge System Lands and for incidental harassment authorizations of marine mammals. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Department of the Interior) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; applies to all businesses conducting oil and gas operations or seeking marine mammal incidental harassment authorizations on refuge lands - Products/Services Requested: - Information collection for non-federal oil and gas operations on National Wildlife Refuge System Lands - Includes permit applications, operational plans, environmental mitigation, reporting, and compliance monitoring - Information collection for approval procedures for incidental harassment authorizations of marine mammals - Covers data collection and reporting under the Marine Mammal Protection Act - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on regulatory compliance, environmental protection, and operational oversight - Requires submission of detailed documentation such as equipment lists, operational methods, schedules, financial assurances, liability insurance, and emergency response plans - Seeks public input on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of these information collections, as well as suggestions for improvement - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are being procured; the notice is focused on paperwork and reporting obligations for operators

Description

This notice from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, announces the renewal of an existing information collection related to non-federal oil and gas operations on National Wildlife Refuge System Lands. The collection supports regulatory compliance and environmental protection efforts under 50 CFR 29, Subpart D. The agency invites public comments on the information collection requirements by June 12, 2026, as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act process.

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