Federal Register #2026-14449

USGS Seeks Public Comment on Information Collection for Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers

This notice from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) seeks public comment on renewing an information collection for Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers (CASCs): - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of the Interior - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) - Purpose: - Request for public input on the renewal of an information collection authorization under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) - Supports the re-competition of CASC hosting agreements - Scope of Information Collection: - Institutions (state, local, tribal, academic) interested in serving as CASC host or partner institutions - Existing hosts are state academic institutions - Requires annual and biannual reporting from host institutions and associated research agreements - No procurement of products or services: - No OEMs, vendors, or product/service purchases involved - Focused solely on regulatory information gathering and compliance - Notable Requirements: - Estimated numbers of respondents and burden hours are provided - Information collection occurs once every five years for hosting agreements, with ongoing reporting requirements

Description

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), part of the Department of the Interior, is proposing to renew an information collection authorization related to regional climate adaptation science centers. This involves collecting information from potential host institutions for cooperative agreements and requires annual and biannual reporting from host institutions. The notice invites public comments on the renewal by September 15, 2026. The collection aims to support the re-competition of CASC hosting agreements and associated research agreements.

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