Federal Register #2026-11133

NOAA Request for Public Comment on Endangered Species Act Information Collection

This notice is a request for public comment from the Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) regarding information collection under the Endangered Species Act: - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement opportunity - No products or services are being requested or purchased - Purpose: - To gather public input on the necessity, accuracy, and clarity of information collection related to the limits of application of take prohibitions for threatened salmonids - To identify ways to minimize the public reporting burden for voluntary submission of plans and reports - Notable Requirements: - Focus on regulatory guidance and information collection, not acquisition - Seeks comments on how to improve the process and reduce burden for entities wishing to take advantage of regulatory limits - No contract value, period of performance, or line items are applicable

Description

The Department of Commerce, through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), invites public comments on proposed and continuing information collections related to limits of application of take prohibitions under the Endangered Species Act. The collection aims to assess and minimize the public reporting burden and involves voluntary submission of plans and reports by entities wishing to take advantage of these limits. The information collected will help NMFS provide guidance on protecting threatened salmonids and limiting the application of take prohibitions where appropriate. Comments are requested to evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and clarity of the information collection and to minimize reporting burden.

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