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USGS Requests Public Comment on Turtle Distribution Database Information Collection Renewal

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), part of the Department of the Interior, is requesting public comment on the renewal of its Turtle Distribution Database information collection: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Department of the Interior - OEMs and Vendors: - USGS is the only entity mentioned; no commercial OEMs or vendors are involved - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - The notice concerns the collection of voluntary citizen-supplied data on turtle sightings in Northern Florida - Data includes species, location, date, time, and photographs - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The collection is voluntary and intended to support species-distribution mapping - Estimated 100 annual respondents - The request is for public input on the information collection process, not for goods or services - No part numbers, purchase quantities, or procurement-specific requirements are present - This is not a solicitation or award, but a request for comment under the Paperwork Reduction Act - Place of performance and contracting office: U.S. Geological Survey

Description

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is proposing to renew an information collection related to the Turtle Distribution Database under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This project collects sighting information from citizens about turtles in Northern Florida, including species, location, date, time, and photographs, to develop species-distribution maps. The collection is voluntary and aims to fill gaps in knowledge about turtle distributions. Comments on the information collection are invited by July 13, 2026.

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