Federal Register #10240271

NPS Seeks Renewal of Information Collection for Tribal Plant Gathering

This opportunity concerns the National Park Service (NPS), under the Department of the Interior, proposing the renewal of an information collection process related to plant gathering by Indian Tribes. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior - National Park Service (NPS) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement of products or services. - Products/Services Requested: - Renewal of information collection for plant gathering agreements with federally recognized Indian Tribes - Documentation required includes: - Requests from tribes to enter into plant-gathering agreements - Information to develop such agreements - Documentation for appeals if requests are denied - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only enrolled tribal members with a historical connection to the park may gather plants - Gathering is limited to traditional, non-commercial purposes and must be sustainable - The process supports tribal sovereignty and traditional practices - No product or service line items are requested - The notice is for public comment on the information collection process, not for procurement

Description

The National Park Service (NPS) is proposing to renew an information collection related to the gathering of certain plants or plant parts by federally recognized Indian tribes for traditional, non-commercial purposes. This activity is allowed under specific agreements between the tribes and NPS, supporting tribal sovereignty and consistent practices. The collection includes requests to enter into plant-gathering agreements, information to develop such agreements, and documentation for appeals if requests are denied. Comments on this information collection are invited until August 10, 2026.

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