Federal Register #2026-14342

BLM Seeks Public Comment on Alaska Native Vietnam-Era Veterans Allotments Information Collection Extension

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comment on the extension of an information collection for Alaska Native Vietnam-Era Veterans Allotments. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior - Bureau of Land Management (BLM) - Purpose: - Extension of information collection required for Alaska Native Vietnam-Era Veterans to apply for land allotments - Conducted under OMB Control Number 10040216 - Utilizes the Alaska Native Vietnam-Era Veterans Allotments Application (AK 256910) - Scope and Impact: - Estimated 1,265 respondents annually - Total estimated annual burden: 3,828 hours - Non-hour burden cost: $55,000 - Notable Details: - No products, OEMs, or vendors are involved; this is an information collection activity, not a procurement of goods or services - The collection is required to obtain or retain a benefit and is conducted on occasion - Period of Performance: - Request is to extend the collection for an additional three years

Description

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) under the Department of the Interior is proposing to extend an information collection related to Alaska Native Vietnam-Era Veterans Allotments. This collection is conducted under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and involves gathering information necessary for Native veteran land allotment applications. The public is invited to submit comments on this extension request by August 17, 2026. The collection aims to assess impacts and minimize reporting burdens while ensuring data is provided in the desired format.

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