Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-17546
NPS Research Permit and Reporting System Information Collection Renewal Request
Buyer
National Park Service
Posted
August 28, 2026
Respond By
September 28, 2026
Identifier
2026-17546
The National Park Service (NPS), under the Department of the Interior, is seeking public comment on its proposal to renew the information collection requirements for the Research Permit and Reporting System (RPRS). - Government Buyer: - National Park Service (NPS), Department of the Interior - Purpose: - Renewal of information collection for scientific research and specimen collection in national parks - Products/Services Requested: - Submission of permit applications and annual reports via the RPRS online system - NPS Forms referenced: 10226, 10741A, 10741B, 10741C, 10741D - OMB Control Number: 1024-0236 - Respondents: - Individuals, businesses, academic institutions, and government entities conducting research or specimen collection - Requirements: - Use of the online RPRS system for submissions - Estimated 8,590 annual responses and 6,884 annual burden hours - Collection is necessary to protect park resources and monitor research activities - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; this is not a procurement opportunity but an information collection renewal.
Description
The National Park Service (NPS) is proposing to renew an information collection without change in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection involves the Research Permit and Reporting System Applications and Reports, which are required for anyone conducting research or collecting specimens in a national park, other than NPS employees on official duty. The permits and reports help protect park resources and monitor research activities. Interested persons are invited to submit comments by September 28, 2026.