SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, (PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), all information collections require approval under the PRA. As part of our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burdens, we invite the public and other Federal agencies to comment on new, proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. It also helps the public understand our information collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format.

A Federal Register notice with a 60-day public comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on May 13, 2026 (91 FR 27076). No comments were received.

We are especially interested in public comment addressing the following:

(1) Whether or not the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether or not the information will have practical utility.

(2) The accuracy of our estimate of the burden for this collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used.

(3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected.

(4) How might the agency minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology ( e.g., permitting electronic submission of response).

Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal ( printed page 61875) identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.

Abstract: Federal law—specifically Section 4 of the Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 and Section 3 of the Antiquities Act of 1906—allows individuals and organizations to request permission to study, dig, or remove archaeological materials from public or Indian lands. Anyone who is not part of the National Park Service (NPS) must obtain a permit before doing any archaeological work on NPS lands, even if the work is part of another regulatory process. This includes activities such as excavation, shovel testing, coring, walking surveys (with or without collecting artifacts), underwater archaeology, photogrammetry, and documenting rock art

Researchers from universities, museums, businesses, or other organizations must submit Form DI-1926, the Application for Permit for Archeological Investigations, before starting fieldwork. Applicants must also provide a statement of work, information about their qualifications and past experience, résumés for key project staff, written consent from State or Tribal authorities when required, documentation from the facility that will care for the collections, and a detailed project schedule. State or Tribal authorities when required, authorization identifying the curation facility, and a detailed schedule of all project activities.

Once a permit is issued, permit holders must submit preliminary, annual, and final reports during the course of the project.

Title of Collection: Archeology Permit Applications and Reports.

OMB Control Number: 1024-0037.

Form Number: Form DI-1926 and DI-1926a.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals or organizations wishing to excavate or remove archeological resources from public or Indian lands.

Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 180.

Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 180.

Estimated Completion Time per Response: Varies; up to 7.5 hours, depending on activity.

Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 1,306.

Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain a benefit.

Frequency of Collection: On occasion.

Total Estimated Annual Non hour Burden Cost: None.

An agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The authority for this action is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

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