Federal Register #2026-11474

NOAA Seeks Public Comment on Nautical Discrepancy and Data Reporting System Information Collection

NOAA is seeking public comment on its Nautical Discrepancy and Data Reporting System information collection process. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - OEMs and Vendors: - NOAA (as the developer and operator of the system) - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - The system includes: - Aimed Stakeholder Interaction and Survey Tool (ASSIST) - Project Status Report Forms - These tools are used for collecting data on nautical discrepancies and construction notifications related to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) permits - Unique or Notable Requirements: - This is a request for public input on the information collection process, not a procurement - The collected data supports updates to NOAA's nautical charts and the Coast Pilot, which are critical for safe marine navigation and environmental protection - No purchase quantities, part numbers, or procurement-specific requirements are specified

Description

The Department of Commerce, through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is requesting public comment on the proposed revision and extension of the Nautical Discrepancy and Data Reporting System information collection. This system includes the Aimed Stakeholder Interaction and Survey Tool (ASSIST) and Project Status Report Forms used to collect data on nautical discrepancies and construction notifications related to USACE permits. The information collected supports the updating and accuracy of nautical charts and the Coast Pilot, which are essential for safe marine navigation and environmental protection. Comments on this information collection must be received by August 10, 2026.

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