Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-07408
Forest Service Seeks Comments on SF-299 Information Collection for Federal Lands Use
Buyer
Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
Posted
April 16, 2026
Respond By
June 15, 2026
Identifier
2026-07408
This opportunity concerns the Forest Service's request for public comment on the continued use of the SF-299 form for applications involving transportation, utility systems, telecommunications, and facilities on federal lands. - Government Buyer: - Department of Agriculture, Forest Service - Purpose: - Seeking public input on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the SF-299 information collection process - Used for evaluating proposals for special use authorizations on National Forest System lands - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - No OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or quantities specified - Unique Requirements: - Open to individuals, businesses, non-profits, and government entities - Comments should address the information collection's necessity and burden - Locations: - Applies to federal lands managed by the Forest Service - Contracting office located at Forest Service, USDA, Washington, DC
Description
The Forest Service is seeking comments on the extension without revision of the currently approved information collection SF-299, which is an application for transportation, utility systems, telecommunications, and facilities on federal lands and property. This information collection is used to evaluate proposals and applications for special use authorizations on National Forest System lands and to administer those authorizations under applicable laws and regulations. The notice invites public comments on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to enhance or minimize the burden of this information collection. Comments are due by June 15, 2026.