Federal Register #10280140

USGS Requests Public Comment on Terrestrial Analogs Survey Information Collection Renewal

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), under the Department of the Interior, is seeking public comment on the renewal and revision of its Terrestrial Analogs Survey information collection. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Department of the Interior - Purpose: - Request for feedback on the necessity, methodology, and respondent burden of the Terrestrial Analogs Survey - Survey designed to assess planetary science community needs for terrestrial analog studies - Target Audience: - Scientists from universities, research institutions, government agencies, and students - Survey Details: - Web-based questionnaire with 33 questions - Focuses on training, research, and sample collections related to terrestrial analogs - Unique Requirements: - Emphasis on minimizing respondent burden - Improving data quality, utility, and clarity - No procurement of products or services - No OEMs or vendors mentioned - No purchase quantities or part numbers listed

Description

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is proposing to renew an information collection with revisions related to terrestrial analog studies. The survey aims to assess the current state and community needs for the use of terrestrial analogs in planetary science, including training, research, data dissemination, and sample collections. The web-based questionnaire contains 33 questions and is designed to take less than 10 minutes to complete. The survey targets the planetary science community, including scientists from universities, government agencies, and students. Comments on the information collection are invited until August 31, 2026.

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