Opportunity
Federal Register #USGS-2026-0298
USGS Information Collection Renewal for Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers (CASCs)
Buyer
U.S. Geological Survey
Posted
September 17, 2026
Respond By
October 19, 2026
Identifier
USGS-2026-0298
NAICS
541715, 924120
The Department of the Interior, Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking public comment on the renewal of an information collection authorization for the Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers (CASCs). - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior, Geological Survey (USGS) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned; opportunity is open to institutions such as state, local government, tribal entities, and academic institutions - Products/Services Requested: - Information collection for CASC hosting proposals - Annual and biannual performance and financial reporting by host institutions - Associated research agreements supporting CASC operations - Estimated annual respondents: 10 - Total responses: 307 - Annual burden hours: 2,590 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Institutions must submit proposals to serve as CASC host or partner - Reporting requirements include both performance and financial aspects - Research areas supported include hydrology, geology, geospatial science, biosecurity, and near-earth space science - Projects must advance priorities such as energy dominance, critical mineral development, water security, infrastructure resilience, and natural hazard preparedness
Description
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is proposing to renew an information collection authorization under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The cooperative agreement projects aim to advance Administration priorities such as American energy dominance, critical mineral development, water security, infrastructure resilience, and natural hazard preparedness. Research may involve scientific expertise in hydrology, geology, geospatial science, biosecurity, and near-earth space science to develop actionable science, data, and tools for resource managers and stakeholders. The collection includes proposals for CASC hosting, annual and biannual reporting by host institutions, and associated research agreements.