Federal Register #USA-2026-HQ-0199

USACE Request for Public Comment on Information Collection for Permits, Financing, and STEM Programs

This opportunity involves a request for public comment from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) regarding information collection activities for several key programs: - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) - Programs and Services Covered: - Recreation Special Use Permits - Applications for specialized, non-standard, or short-term recreational use of USACE-managed lands and waters - Includes Special Activity and Special Event Permits - Corps Water Infrastructure Financing Program (CWIFP) - Federal credit assistance for water infrastructure projects - Requires submission of Preliminary Application (ENG Form 6176) and Final Application (ENG Form 6177) - Estimated 40 applications per year - DoD STEM Work Experience Program Participant Questionnaire - Survey to collect feedback from participants in STEM education work experience programs - Estimated 300 responses per year - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is an information collection notice rather than a procurement of products or services - Notable Requirements: - Focus is on submission of forms and information to support permit issuance, credit assistance evaluation, and program improvement - Respondents include individuals, businesses, governments, and eligible entities - No products, equipment, or technology solutions are being procured

Description

The Department of Defense, Army Department, has submitted a proposal for collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The submission includes information collection for the Corps Water Infrastructure Financing Program (CWIFP) and the Recreation Special Use Permits program administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The CWIFP provides federal credit assistance for water infrastructure projects, requiring preliminary and final applications to assess eligibility and creditworthiness. The Recreation Special Use Permits program collects information to administer permits for specialized recreational uses on USACE lands and waters. Comments on the information collection are solicited until July 10, 2026.

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