Federal Register #2026-20015

NPS information collection for concession forms and related submissions

The National Park Service is seeking public comments on extending its information collection for concession proposals and contract administration. - Government buyer: National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Department of the Interior. - Information collected: Forms 10-356, 10-356A, and 10-356B for concessioner annual financial reports; Forms 10-357A and 10-357B for business organization information; Form 10-358 for business history; and Forms 10-359A and 10-359B for financial projections. - Related submissions: Credit reports, financial statements, offeror transmittal letters, certificates of business entity offeror, appeals, capital improvement requests, construction reports, applications to sell or transfer operations, and recordkeeping documentation. - Estimated annual burden: 1,382 responses and 159,892 hours, with individual response estimates ranging from 0.5 to 800 hours. Estimated non-hour costs are $425,000 annually. - Notable requirements: NPS seeks comments on the need and usefulness of the collection, burden estimates, ways to improve the information collected, and ways to reduce respondent burden. - Procurement status: This is an information-collection notice, not a procurement solicitation or award. No OEMs, vendors, products, or contract performance period are identified.

Description

The National Park Service is requesting an extension of a currently approved information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The collection includes forms and related materials used to evaluate and administer concession proposals and contracts, including annual financial reports, proposal forms, and other submissions. Respondents include individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations, and responses are required to obtain or retain a benefit. The notice invites comments by October 30, 2026.

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