Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-20871
NOAA proposes renewal of its natural resource restoration project information collection
Buyer
U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Posted
October 13, 2026
Identifier
2026-20871
NOAA is proposing to renew a voluntary information collection about natural resource restoration projects; this notice does not seek to purchase products or services. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Habitat Conservation. - Notice purpose: The Natural Resource Damage Assessment Restoration Project Information Sheet collection helps state, local, tribal, and federal Natural Resource Trustees identify existing, planned, or proposed restoration projects and develop restoration alternatives for natural resource injuries and service losses. - Estimated participation and burden: 100 respondents and 107 total annual burden hours. - OEMs and vendors: None identified; no products, services, quantities, or part numbers are requested. - Procurement status: This is a public-comment notice concerning an information collection, not a procurement opportunity.
Description
The Department of Commerce will submit a renewal of the Natural Resource Damage Assessment Restoration Project Information Sheet information collection to OMB for review and approval. The collection assists state and federal Natural Resource Trustees with restoration planning for Natural Resource Damage Assessments by gathering information on existing, planned, or proposed restoration projects. Submission is voluntary, and the information is used to develop potential restoration alternatives for natural resource injuries and service losses. The notice invites public comments for 30 days after publication.