Opportunity
Federal Register #1029-0114
Information Collection Renewal for OSM Technical Evaluation Surveys
Buyer
Department of the Interior / Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
Posted
June 22, 2026
Respond By
August 21, 2026
Identifier
1029-0114
This notice announces the proposed renewal of an information collection by the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) under the Department of the Interior. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior - Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) - Purpose: - Renewal of the "Technical Evaluation Surveys" information collection (OMB Control Number 1029-0114) - Supports OSM's responsibilities under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 - Gathers feedback on technical assistance, technology transfer, and outreach activities - Used to assess program effectiveness, improve service delivery, and measure performance goals under GPRA - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement of products or services - Unique Requirements: - Public comment is invited on the proposed renewal - Focus is on information collection, not acquisition of goods or services
Description
The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is proposing to renew an information collection entitled "Technical Evaluation Surveys" under OMB Control Number 1029-0114. This collection supports OSM's responsibilities under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 by obtaining feedback on technical assistance, technology transfer, and outreach activities. The information gathered through customer service surveys helps OSM assess program effectiveness, improve service delivery, and measure performance goals under the Government Performance and Results Act. Comments on this information collection are invited until August 21, 2026.