Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-22170
NOAA seeks OMB review and public comment on coastal management program information collection
Buyer
U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Posted
October 30, 2026
Identifier
2026-22170
NOAA is seeking review and public comment on information collection requirements for its Coastal Zone Management Program Administration. - Government buyer and purpose: The Department of Commerce, through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and its National Ocean Service, is submitting a revision and extension of the existing information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). - Program coverage: The collection supports state and territorial coastal management programs, including performance reports, assessments and strategies, Section 306A project documentation, program amendments and routine changes, Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Program documentation, and performance-management reporting. - Estimated reporting burden: NOAA identifies 34 respondents and estimates 7,961 total annual burden hours. - Notable updates: The notice describes updates to reporting guidance, financial reporting requirements, strategy timelines, performance-measurement materials, and Section 306A guidance. - Procurement status: This is an information-collection review and public-comment notice, not a procurement for products or services. No OEMs, vendors, products, quantities, or contract value are identified.
Description
The Department of Commerce is submitting the Coastal Zone Management Program Administration information collection to OMB for review and approval. The collection supports state and territorial coastal management programs, including performance reporting, program assessments and strategies, Section 306A project documentation, program amendments, and coastal nonpoint pollution control programs. The notice requests public comments during an additional 30-day period and describes revisions to reporting guidance and related program materials. It is a revision and extension of a currently approved collection, with 34 respondents and 7,961 total annual burden hours.