FSIS is responsible for ensuring that meat, poultry, and egg products are safe, wholesome, and properly labeled and packaged. The Agency administers a regulatory program for meat products under the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA) (21 U.S.C. 601 et seq. ), for poultry products under the Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA) (21 U.S.C. 451 et seq. ), and for egg products under the Egg Products Inspection Act (EPIA) (21 U.S.C. 1031 et seq. ).

FSIS previously announced that it intends to use $20 million in de-obligated funds from the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program to temporarily reduce overtime and holiday inspection fees for small and very small establishments (90 FR 51638). In that notice, FSIS explained that the Agency previously implemented a similar fee reduction initiative and intends to resume providing for reduced overtime and holiday fees for small and very small establishments (see 86 FR 37276). FSIS intends to temporarily reduce overtime and holiday inspection fees for small establishments by thirty percent and for very small establishments by seventy-five percent for FY 2026, or until all appropriated funds are expended.

Only small and very small official meat, poultry, or egg products establishments are eligible to receive overtime and holiday inspection at the reduced rates discussed above. For purposes of determining eligibility, an “official establishment” is defined as any entity that slaughters livestock or poultry and/or processes meat (including Siluriformes fish), poultry, or egg products at which inspection is required by the FMIA, PPIA, or EPIA. Facilities that receive voluntary inspection services, establishments that function solely as Official Import Inspection Establishments, or solely as exporting facilities are not eligible for the fee reduction.

“Small establishment” and “very small establishment” will have the meaning given to those terms in FSIS' final rule “Pathogen Reduction; Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP)” (PR/HACCP)(61 FR 38806, July 25, 1996). As defined in the PR/HACCP final rule, an establishment is “small” if it has 10 or more but fewer than 500 employees, and an establishment is “very small” if it has fewer than 10 employees or less than $2.5 million in annual sales (61 FR 38806). Employees mean all individuals employed on a full-time, part-time, temporary, or other basis. FSIS will also consider the number of employees at any affiliated companies when determining whether an establishment meets the thresholds for the small and very small definitions.

FSIS will use FSIS Form 5200-16, Overtime/Holiday Rate Reduction Form to collect information to determine whether an establishment inspected by FSIS qualifies for an overtime and holiday inspection fee reduction and, if so, the amount of the reduction; this is the same form that FSIS used when it previously provided for reduced overtime and holiday inspection fees. FSIS will use this form again because the Agency does not have complete data on establishment size and average annual sales, and the form allows the Agency to collect information to determine whether an establishment is a subsidiary, affiliate, or part of some other business structure that would prevent it from being eligible for a fee reduction. The form also serves as an attestation from the establishment that the data provided are accurate. The form is optional in that those small and very small establishments that do not use overtime or holiday inspection services, or that are not interested in receiving a fee reduction, are not required to complete it. However, small and very small official establishments that would like to request a fee reduction must complete the form to receive the benefit.

In addition to the definitions for “official establishment” and “employees” discussed above, the form includes definitions for “affiliated companies” and “company” for purposes of determining whether an official establishment qualifies for a fee reduction. For purposes of the form, companies are considered affiliated with each other when one controls the other or a third-party controls both. It does not matter whether control is exercised, so long as the power to control exists. For example, a corporate company that owns one or more establishments is affiliated with those establishments, and the establishments are affiliated with the corporate company and each other. Affiliated companies do not typically include entities that perform common administrative services, including human resource support and cleaning services, as defined by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in 13 CFR 121.103. For purposes of the form, a “company” is any organization or entity (including an establishment) that buys or sells goods or services. A company may be organized in various forms, including partnerships and corporations, and can be privately held or publicly traded. Affiliation alone does not prevent an establishment from qualifying for a fee reduction. A company may have affiliates, so long as the combined size of the establishment and its affiliated companies remains within the applicable thresholds for small or very small establishments.

To complete the form, establishments must answer a series of questions designed to collect data on the total number of employees employed by the establishment and any affiliated companies, as well as the average annual sales for the establishment. As stated in the form, the number of employees is the average number of employees. The average is calculated by summing the number of employees at the end of each pay period over the preceding 52 weeks and dividing by the total number of pay periods. In addition, for purposes of the form, establishments should determine their annual average sales based on their sales over the past five years or, for establishments that have been in business for less than five years, on the number of years they have been in business. This is consistent with the SBA's regulations for calculating a business's annual receipts (13 CFR 121.104). Thus, under this approach, the average annual sales of an establishment that has been in business for five or more completed fiscal years means the establishment's total sales over its most recently completed five fiscal years divided by five. Establishments that have been in business fewer than five years should use the annual sales for their fully completed years in business divided by their number of fully completed fiscal years. Because FSIS intends to use data collected on the form to determine whether an official establishment is qualified for a rate reduction and the amount of the reduction, the establishment must also attest that data provided are accurate. Official establishments that are not affiliated with other companies will only need to report the number of employees employed by the establishment and whether the establishment's average annual sales are less than $2.5 million or $2.5 million or more.

Establishments may obtain an Overtime/Holiday Rate Reduction form from the FSIS inspection personnel assigned to the establishment or may download the form from https://www.fsis.usda.gov/inspection/inspection-forms. The form is provided as a fillable PDF that may be signed electronically.

Establishments should submit the completed form to the FSIS frontline supervisor assigned to the establishment. The frontline supervisor will submit the completed form to the District Office for processing. Alternatively, establishments that prefer to submit the form themselves may email the completed form to the appropriate District Office, “Attention Grant Curator.”

Establishments are encouraged to submit their completed Overtime/Holiday Rate Reduction forms as soon as possible to expedite the process. All establishments that qualify for a fee reduction will receive a partial refund for overtime and holiday inspection fees paid since October 5, 2025, which was the first day of the first pay period in FY 2026. Establishments may request that FSIS provide the refund as a lump sum or as a credit to be applied to future overtime and holiday inspection fees. Establishments may submit the form at any time. If the establishment qualifies for a fee reduction, future fee reductions will begin on the date the form is submitted, provided funds are still available. A partial refund for overtime and holiday inspection fees paid since October 5, 2025, will also be considered once the form is submitted, contingent on the availability of funds. As noted above, to those deemed eligible for reduced rates, FSIS will offer overtime and holiday inspection at the reduced rates in FY 2026, or until all available funds for overtime and holiday inspection are expended.

After an establishment's completed FSIS Form 5200-16, Overtime/Holiday Rate Reduction Form is received by the District Office, the District Office's Grant Curator will review the form to determine whether an official establishment is eligible for an overtime and holiday inspection fee reduction and, if so, whether the establishment qualifies for the small establishment or very small establishment reduced fee.

When reviewing an establishment's form, the Grant Curator will first assess the information to determine whether the establishment is affiliated with other companies, including other establishments. If the establishment is affiliated with other companies and the total number of employees employed by the establishment and its affiliated companies is less than 500, the establishment would qualify for an overtime and holiday inspection fee reduction. If the establishment together with its affiliated companies employ 500 or more employees, the establishment would not qualify for a fee reduction.

If an establishment qualifies for a fee reduction, the Grant Curator will conduct an additional review to determine if the establishment qualifies for the small establishment or very small establishment reduction rate. The amount of the fee reduction will be based on the number of employees or average annual sales for the establishment as a discrete entity without considering employees or average annual sales associated with any affiliated companies. Thus, if the establishment itself employs fewer than 10 employees or has less than $2.5 million in average annual sales, the establishment would qualify as a “very small establishment” for purposes of the fee reduction and would receive a 75 percent reduction on overtime and holiday inspection fees. The establishment would qualify for the “very small establishment” fee reduction even if the total number of employees employed by all affiliated companies is over 10, but less than 500, and if the average annual sales for all affiliated companies is greater than $2.5 million. If the establishment employs more than 10 employees but fewer than 500 employees and its annual average sales are greater than $2.5 million, it would qualify as a “small establishment” for purposes of the fee reduction and would receive a 30 percent reduction on overtime and holiday inspection fees. This approach will allow FSIS to maintain and update individual establishment HACCP size information in the Public Health Information System (PHIS), while also providing the greatest fee reductions to those establishments that would benefit the most. See Table 1 for an overview of applicant establishments that qualify for a fee reduction and the amount of their reduction.

Establishments that have questions regarding their eligibility for a fee reduction should contact their FSIS District Office. Contact information for the FSIS District Offices is available at: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/contactus/fsis-offices/office-field-operations-ofo.

An establishment that has a change that would affect its eligibility or the amount of its fee reduction, e.g., a small establishment has a reduction in employees or annual sales such that it qualifies as very small, must submit a new Overtime/Holiday Rate Reduction form to FSIS as close as possible to the time the change occurs so that the Agency may make the associated change to the establishment's fee reduction. FSIS also will apply any new fee reduction to qualified establishments as soon as possible after it is notified of the change.

Public awareness of all segments of rulemaking and policy development is important. Consequently, FSIS will announce this Federal Register publication online through the FSIS web page located at: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/federal-register. FSIS will also announce and provide a link through the FSIS Constituent Update, which is used to provide information regarding FSIS policies, procedures, regulations, Federal Register notices, FSIS public meetings, and other types of information that could affect or would be of interest to our constituents and stakeholders. The Constituent Update is available on the FSIS web page. Through the web page, FSIS is able to provide information to a much broader, more diverse audience. In addition, FSIS offers an email subscription service which provides automatic and customized access to selected food safety news and information. This service is available at: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/subscribe. Options range from recalls to export information, regulations, directives, and notices. Customers can add or delete subscriptions themselves and have the option to password protect their accounts.

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information ( e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the State or local Agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, DC 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions that were used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

Title: Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program—Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden.

Form Numbers: FNS 683A (under OMB Control Number 0584-0594, expiration date: 9/30/2026) is associated with this collection.

OMB Number: This is a reinstatement and revision of OMB Control Number 0584-0541.

Expiration Date: January 31, 2026 (expired).

Type of Request: Reinstatement and revision of information collection.

Abstract: The purpose of the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is to provide resources in the form of fresh, nutritious, unprepared, locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey from farmers' markets, roadside stands, and community supported agriculture (CSA) programs to low income seniors; to increase the domestic consumption of agricultural commodities by expanding or aiding in the expansion of domestic farmers' markets, roadside stands, and CSA programs; and to develop or aid in the development of new and additional farmers' markets, roadside stands, and CSA programs. SFMNP is administered by State agencies in 45 States, 8 Indian Tribal Organizations, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

SFMNP statute (7 U.S.C. 3007) and regulations (7 CFR part 249) require that certain program-related information be collected and that full and complete records concerning program operations are maintained. The information reporting and recordkeeping requirements are necessary to ensure appropriate and efficient management of the program. The burden activities that are covered by this Information Collection Request (ICR) include requirements that involve the authorization and monitoring of local agencies; the certification of participants; the nutrition education that is provided to participants; farmer, farmers' market, roadside stand, and CSA program authorization, training, monitoring, and management; and financial and participation data.

FNS is requesting to reinstate OMB Control Number 0584-0541, which expired on 1/31/2026. FNS has a continued need to collect SFMNP information under this OMB Control Number. Upon reinstatement and approval of OMB Control Number 0584-0541, FNS will request to discontinue OMB Control Number 0584-0541 and to merge its information collections with OMB Control Number 0584-0447, WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) Program Regulations—Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden (expiration date: 8/31/2027). WIC FMNP and SFMNP have near-identical program requirements and are often administered by the same State agency as a “consolidated” program. Consolidating the two ICRs will allow FNS to more accurately and clearly capture the two programs' information collection burdens, place both programs on the same cycle of ICR renewals and reduce administrative inefficiencies at FNS.

State Plans are the principal source of information about how each State agency operates SFMNP. Going forward, State Plan submissions will occur through the Waivers and State Plans (WiSP) application, which allows State agencies to directly enter and submit State Plan information to FNS. The reporting and recordkeeping burdens associated with State agencies inputting and storing State Plan information are now covered by the WiSP ICR, which OMB approved on 12/31/2025 (OMB Control Number 0584-0704, expiration date 12/31/2028). FNS expects that, beyond the burdens covered in the WiSP ICR, State agencies will spend additional time collecting information from local agencies and authorized outlets in preparation for their State Plan submissions, and therefore this ICR maintains some State Plan-related reporting burden.

Information from participants and local agencies is collected through State agency-developed forms or Management Information Systems. The information collected is used by FNS to manage, plan, evaluate, make decisions and report on SFMNP operations. Along with State Plans, all State agencies also submit the Federal-State Supplemental Nutrition Programs Agreement (FNS-339), for which the associated reporting and recordkeeping burden is approved under OMB Control Number 0584-0332 (expiration Date: 8/31/2028).

Additionally, SFMNP financial and participation data are collected using the SFMNP Annual Financial and Program Data Report (FNS 683A). This form and its associated reporting burdens are approved under OMB Control Number 0584-0594, Food Programs Reporting System (FPRS) (expiration date: 9/30/2026). The recordkeeping burden associated with form FNS 683A is not approved under OMB Control Number 0584-0594. State agencies must maintain records in order to support data reported in FPRS, and the burden for such record maintenance is captured in this ICR, OMB Control Number 0584-0541.

With this reinstatement, FNS is requesting to revise the burden hours that were previously approved to capture program changes and program adjustments. The most significant program changes reported are due to SFMNP State agencies transitioning from paper coupon systems to electronic benefit systems. Additional program changes include the creation of the WiSP application for SFMNP State agencies to submit State Plans, and corrections to more accurately capture program requirements. The program adjustments account for changes in the number of participants, authorized outlets (farmers, farmers' markets, roadside stands, and CSA programs), and State and local agencies.

The previously approved burden for the SFMNP collection was 1,137,363 hours. FNS estimates 821,356 total burden hours with this reinstatement and revision, which is a decrease of 316,007 hours. The previously approved number of responses for the SFMNP collection was 2,401,277 total annual responses. FNS estimates 2,679,019 total annual responses with this reinstatement and revision, which is an increase of 277,741 total annual responses.

Affected Public: Individuals/Households, Business or Other for Profit; Not for Profit; State, Local, and Tribal Government. Respondent groups identified include: (1) SFMNP participants who are income-eligible seniors; (2) SFMNP authorized outlets which are farmers, farmers' markets, roadside stands, and CSA programs; (3) non-profit businesses operating as local agencies; and (4) local and State agencies (including geographic States, U.S. Territories, and Indian Tribal Organizations) administering SFMNP.

Estimated Number of Respondents: The total estimated number of respondents is 858,570. This includes 56 SFMNP State agencies, 1,113 SFMNP local agencies (70 percent of which are operated by government entities and 30 percent of which are operated by non-profit businesses), 838,410 SFMNP individuals/households ( i.e., participants), and 18,991 authorized SFMNP outlets (farmers, farmers' markets, roadside stands, CSA programs).

Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: The total estimated number of responses per respondent for this collection is 3.12.

Estimated Total Annual Responses: 2,679,019. The estimated total for reporting is 1,837,761 while the estimated total for recordkeeping is 841,257.

Estimated Time per Response: The estimated time per response averages approximately 19 minutes (0.31 hours) for all respondents. For the reporting burden, the estimated time per response varies from 5 minutes to 40 hours, while the estimated time per response for the recordkeeping burden varies from 1 minute to 40 hours, depending on the requirement.

Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 821,356 hours. The estimated total reporting burden is 803,374 hours while the estimated total recordkeeping burden is 17,983 hours.

See the table below for estimated total annual burden for each type of respondent.

Title: Livestock Slaughter Survey.

OMB Control Number: 0535-0005.

Expiration Date of Approval: January 31, 2027.

Type of Request: Intent to revise and extend a currently approved information collection for a period of three years.

Abstract: The primary objective of the National Agricultural Statistics Service is to prepare and issue State and national estimates of crop and livestock production, prices, and disposition as well as economic statistics, farm numbers, land values, on-farm pesticide usage, pest crop management practices, as well as the Census of Agriculture. Livestock slaughter data are used to estimate U.S. red meat production and reconcile inventory estimates which provide producers and the rest of the industry with current and future information on market supplies. This data is also used in preparing production, disposition, and income statistics which facilitate more orderly production, marketing, and processing of livestock and livestock products. NASS compiles data from both Federally Inspected and Non-Federally Inspected Slaughter Plants.

Authority: These data will be collected under authority of 7 U.S.C. 2204(a). Individually identifiable data collected under this authority are governed by Section 1770 of the Food Security Act of 1985 as amended, 7 U.S.C. 2276, which requires USDA to afford strict confidentiality to non-aggregated data provided by respondents. This Notice is submitted in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-113) and Office of Management and Budget regulations at 5 CFR part 1320.

All NASS employees and NASS contractors must also fully comply with all provisions of the Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act (CIPSEA) of 2018, Title III of Public Law 115-435, codified in 44 U.S.C. Ch. 35. CIPSEA supports NASS's pledge of confidentiality to all respondents and facilitates the agency's efforts to reduce burden by supporting statistical activities of collaborative agencies through designation of NASS agents, subject to the limitations and penalties described in CIPSEA.

Estimate of Burden: The Livestock Slaughter Survey includes a weekly survey of approximately 1,100 Federally Inspected (FI) slaughter plants and a monthly survey of approximately 1,060 State Inspected (SI) slaughter plants. Slaughter data is compiled by the Federal and State inspectors, therefore NASS does not contact these operations. NASS collects data only from the smaller independent plants and combines this data with the FI and SI data to create a national report. The smaller, independent operations (approximately 600 operations) are contacted either monthly, quarterly, or annually. Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 15 minutes per response for an estimated annual burden of 1,050 hours. (The USDA and State inspectors are not included in the calculation of total burden, since they are performing this task as a part of their job functions.)

Respondents: Farmers and custom/state inspected slaughter plants.

Estimated Number of Respondents: 600.

Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 1,050 hours.

Comments: Comments are invited on: (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, technological or other forms of information technology collection methods.

All responses to this notice will become a matter of public record and be summarized in the request for OMB approval.

This collection is necessary under section 748.8(o) and Supplement 2 section (o) to Part 748 of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Licensing officers must make decisions on licensing the export of United States commodities and technical data to foreign countries. When an export involves certain technical data or know how described in the Export Administration Regulation, additional information is required to fully understand the transaction and make a licensing decision. The Technology Letter of Explanation provides a written description of the technology proposed for export sufficient to allow BIS technical staff to evaluate the impact of licensing the export on United States national security and foreign policy. The letter of assurance puts the consignee on notice that the technology is subject to U.S. export controls and causes the consignee to certify that it will not release the data or the direct product of the data to certain specified country group nationals; thus providing assurance that U.S. national security data will be safeguarded and used only for the stated end use. The additional information is necessary to evaluate technology exports as covered under this collection.

Electronic.

OMB Control Number: 0694-0047.

Form Number(s): None.

Type of Review: Regular submission, extension of a current information collection.

Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.

Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,002.

Estimated Time per Response: 30 min to 2 hours.

Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 8,945.

Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: 0.

Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.

Legal Authority: EAR Section 748.8 and Supp 2 Section (o) to Part 748.

We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department/Bureau to: (a) Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost burden for this proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) Evaluate ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

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 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 may 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.

Sections 101(a)(5)(A) and (D) of the MMPA (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq. ) direct the Secretary of Commerce (as delegated to NMFS) to allow, upon request, the incidental, but not intentional, taking of small numbers of marine mammals by U.S. citizens who engage in a specified activity (other than commercial fishing) within a specified geographical region if certain findings are made and either regulations are issued or, if the taking is limited to harassment, a notice of a proposed authorization is provided to the public for review.

An incidental take authorization shall be granted if NMFS finds that the taking will have a negligible impact on the species or stock(s), will not have an unmitigable adverse impact on the availability of the species or stock(s) for subsistence uses (where relevant), and if the permissible methods of taking and requirements pertaining to the mitigation, monitoring, and reporting of such takings are set forth.

NMFS has defined “negligible impact” in 50 CFR 216.103 as an impact resulting from the specified activity that cannot be reasonably expected to, and is not reasonably likely to, adversely affect the species or stock through effects on annual rates of recruitment or survival.

The MMPA states that the term “take” means to harass, hunt, capture, kill, or attempt to harass, hunt, capture, or kill any marine mammal.

Except for certain activities not pertinent here, the MMPA defines “harassment” as: any act of pursuit, torment, or annoyance, which (i) has the potential to injure a marine mammal or marine mammal stock in the wild (Level A harassment); or (ii) has the potential to disturb a marine mammal or marine mammal stock in the wild by causing disruption of behavioral patterns, including, but not limited to, migration, breathing, nursing, breeding, feeding, or sheltering (Level B harassment).

On April 30, 2025, NMFS received an application from the State Parks requesting authorization to take marine mammals incidental to the MFRP, specifically the repair and improvement of six marine facilities in four State Parks within North Puget Sound in Western Washington (the San Juan Islands and Deception Pass). We provided comments on the application, and the State Parks submitted a revised version on July 25, 2025. The application subsequently underwent substantial updates due to project changes, and a final application was received on March 23, 2026. The application was deemed adequate and complete on March 24, 2026. The requested regulations would be valid for 5 years, from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2031. The State Parks plans to conduct necessary work, including pile driving and removal (vibratory and impact) and rotary drilling (rock socket drilling or down-the-hole (DTH) drilling). Only pile removal and installation associated with in-water construction and maintenance activities of the marine facilities are anticipated to result in takes of marine mammals due to elevated underwater noise. The underwater sound generated by these in-water activities may result in Level A harassment and/or Level B harassment of marine mammal species. Therefore, the State Parks requests authorization to incidentally take marine mammals.

The purpose of the State Parks' activities is to conduct maintenance and improvement projects at Reid Harbor and Prevost Harbor in Stuart Island Marine State Park, at Fossil Bay in Sucia Island Marine State Park, at Olga Pier at Olga State Park, and at Bowman Bay and Rosario Pier at Deception Pass State Park. The proposed activities would include removing or replacing existing timber piles with aluminum and steel piles and structures to improve piers, ramps, floats, and moorage facilities. Construction activities will last up to 14 hours per day and will occur annually between August 1, 2026, and February 15, 2027, through 2031. The State Parks' application includes mitigation and monitoring measures designed to minimize impacts on marine mammals.

Interested persons may submit information, suggestions, and comments concerning the State Parks' request (see ADDRESSES ). NMFS will consider all information, suggestions, and comments related to the request during the development of proposed regulations governing the incidental taking of marine mammals by the State Parks, if appropriate.

The Ocean Research Advisory Panel (ORAP) advises the Ocean Policy Committee (OPC) and provides independent recommendations to the Federal Government on matters of ocean policy.

Congress directed the establishment of the ORAP in Section 1055(c) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Pub. L. 116-283), 10 U.S.C. 8933.

Status: The May 21, 2026 meeting will be open to public participation with a 15-minute public comment period at time allocated on the published agenda. The ORAP expects that public statements presented at its meetings will not be repetitive of previously submitted verbal or written statements. In general, each individual or group making a verbal presentation will be limited to a total time of three minutes. Written comments for the May 21, 2026 meeting should be received by May 8, 2026 by the ORAP DFO ( DFO.orap@noaa.gov ) to provide sufficient time for ORAP review. Written comments received by the ORAP DFO after this date will be distributed to the ORAP, but may not be reviewed prior to the meeting date.

Special Accommodations: These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for special accommodations may be directed to the ORAP DFO no later than 12:00 p.m. EST on May 1, 2026.

Matters to be Considered: During the ORAP public meeting on December 13-14, 2023, the OPC requested that ORAP provide advice on two key areas. The first was to advise on opportunities for partnerships (such as through the National Oceanic Partnership Program) on the topic of emerging technology (which could include Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, eDNA, and similar technology) with ocean industry and other sectors over the next 5-10 years. The second request was for ORAP to self-select another topic for consideration. ORAP members determined that the topic of accessible, interoperable, interdisciplinary, and trusted ocean data is critical to meeting research and user needs and warranted immediate attention. ORAP delivered its first report, “Toward a National Ocean Data Strategy,” to the OPC in September 2024. At this meeting on May 21, 2026, ORAP will discuss the draft of its second report, “Recommendations for Supporting Public-Private Partnerships to Advance Emerging Ocean Technologies,” and decide if it is ready for approval and submission to the OPC. Additionally, the OPC Co-Chairs will provide an update on OPC priorities.

Meeting materials, including work products, will be made available on the ORAP website: https://www.noaa.gov/ocean-research-advisory-panel/orap-public-meetings .

The MMPA prohibits the “take” of marine mammals, with certain exceptions. Sections 101(a)(5)(A) and (D) of the MMPA (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq. ) direct the Secretary of Commerce (as delegated to NMFS) to allow, upon request, the incidental, but not intentional, taking of small numbers of marine mammals by U.S. citizens who engage in a specified activity (other than commercial fishing) within a specified geographical region if certain findings are made and either regulations are proposed or, if the taking is limited to harassment, a notice of a proposed IHA is provided to the public for review.

Authorization for incidental takings shall be granted if NMFS finds that the taking will have a negligible impact on the species or stock(s) and will not have an unmitigable adverse impact on the availability of the species or stock(s) for taking for subsistence uses (where relevant). Further, NMFS must prescribe the permissible methods of taking and other “means of effecting the least practicable adverse impact” on the affected species or stocks and their habitat, paying particular attention to rookeries, mating grounds, and areas of similar significance, and on the availability of such species or stocks for taking for certain subsistence uses (referred to here as “mitigation”); and requirements pertaining to the monitoring and reporting of the takings. The definition of all applicable MMPA statutory used above are included in the relevant sections below and can be found in section 3 of the MMPA (16 U.S.C. 1362) and NMFS' implementing regulations at 50 CFR 216.103 et seq.

NMFS' regulations implementing the MMPA at 50 CFR 216.107(e) indicate that an IHA may be renewed for an additional period of time not to exceed 1 year. In the Federal Register notice of proposed IHA for the initial IHAs (89 FR 51102, June 14, 2024), NMFS described the circumstances under which we would consider issuing a renewal IHA for this activity, and requested public comment on a potential renewal under those circumstances. Specifically, on a case-by-case basis, NMFS may issue a one-time, 1-year renewal of an IHA following notice to the public providing an additional 15 days for public comments when (1) up to another year of identical, or nearly identical, activities as described in the Detailed Description of Specified Activities section of the initial IHA issuance notice is planned or (2) the activities as described in the Description of the Specified Activities and Anticipated Impacts section of the initial IHA issuance notice would not be completed by the time the initial IHA expires and a renewal would allow for completion of the activities beyond that described in the DATES section of the notice of issuance of the initial IHA, provided all of the following conditions are met:

1. A request for renewal is received no later than 60 days prior to the needed renewal IHA effective date (recognizing that the renewal IHA expiration date cannot extend beyond 1 year from expiration of the initial IHA).

2. The request for renewal must include the following:

• An explanation that the activities to be conducted under the requested renewal IHA are identical to the activities analyzed under the initial IHA, are a subset of the activities, or include changes so minor ( e.g., reduction in pile size) that the changes do not affect the previous analyses, mitigation and monitoring requirements, or take estimates (with the exception of reducing the type or amount of take); and

• A preliminary monitoring report showing the results of the required monitoring to date and an explanation showing that the monitoring results do not indicate impacts of a scale or nature not previously analyzed or authorized.

3. Upon review of the request for renewal, the status of the affected species or stocks, and any other pertinent information, NMFS determines that there are no more than minor changes in the activities, the mitigation and monitoring measures will remain the same and appropriate, and the findings in the initial IHA remain valid.

An additional public comment period of 15 days (for a total of 45 days), with direct notice by email, phone, or postal service to commenters on the initial IHA, is provided to allow for any additional comments on the proposed renewal. A description of the renewal process may be found on our website at: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/marine-mammal-protection/incidental-harassment-authorization-renewals. Any comments received on the potential renewal, along with relevant comments on the initial IHA, have been considered in the development of this proposed IHA renewal, and a summary of NMFS' responses to applicable comments is included in this notice. NMFS will consider any additional public comments prior to making any final decision on the issuance of the requested renewal, and agency responses will be summarized in the final notice of our decision.

On September 12, 2024, NMFS issued two consecutive IHAs to Furie to take marine mammals incidental to activities supporting natural gas production in Cook Inlet Alaska (89 FR 77836, September 24, 2024), effective from September 13, 2024 through September 12, 2025 (initial Year 1) and September 13, 2025 through September 12, 2026 (initial Year 2). On December 23, 2025, NMFS received an application for the renewal of the initial Year 2 IHA. As described in Furie's IHA renewal application, the activities for which incidental take is requested are identical to a subset of those covered in the initial Year 2 IHA. As required, the applicant also provided a preliminary monitoring report which confirms that the applicant has implemented the required mitigation and monitoring, and which also shows that no impacts of a scale or nature not previously analyzed or authorized have occurred as a result of the activities conducted.

Furie is planning to conduct natural gas activities in Middle Cook Inlet, Alaska. Furie proposes to relocate the Enterprise 151 jack-up production rig (Enterprise 151 or rig) to the Allegra Lee Platform (ALP; originally referred to as the JRP in the notice of proposed and final initial IHAs (89 FR 51102, June 14, 2024; 89 FR 77836, September 24, 2024) but since renamed). This activity represents a subset of the initial activity for which NMFS authorized incidental take. Furie proposes to conduct the rig towing activities between April 1 and November 15 each year, but if favorable ice conditions occur outside of that period, it may tow the rig outside of that period. Noise produced by rig towing may result in take, by Level B harassment only, of marine mammals.

The initial Year 2 IHA authorized take, by Level B harassment, of humpback whale ( Megaptera novaeangliae ), minke whale ( Balaenoptera acutorostrata ), gray whale ( Eschrichtius robustus ), fin whale ( Balaenoptera physalus ), killer whale ( Orcinus orca ), beluga whale ( Delphinapterus leucas ), Dall's porpoise ( Phocoenoides dalli ), harbor porpoise ( Phocoena phocoena ), Pacific white-sided dolphin ( Lagenorhynchus obliquidens ), harbor seal ( Phoca vitulina ), Steller sea lion ( Eumetopias jubatus ), and California sea lion ( Zalophus californianus ). The initial Year 2 IHA also authorized Level A harassment of harbor seal. Under the renewal IHA, NMFS proposes to authorize the same number of takes, by Level B harassment, as were authorized under the initial Year 2 IHA. Take by Level A harassment is not proposed for authorization under this renewal IHA, as the take by Level A harassment authorized in the initial Year 2 IHA was anticipated to occur from pile driving, and Furie is not proposing to conduct pile driving under this renewal IHA.

A detailed description of the rig tugging/positioning activities for which authorization of take is proposed here may be found in the notices of the proposed and final IHAs for the initial IHAs (89 FR 51102, June 14, 2024; 89 FR 77836, September 24, 2024). The location, timing, and nature of the activities, including the types of equipment planned for use, are identical to a subset of those described in the previous notices. Furie is proposing to conduct rig towing/positioning under this proposed renewal IHA. It expects to conduct two rig moves during the requested renewal period between September 13, 2026, and September 12, 2027. The first is expected in late fall 2026 (October or November). The second is anticipated during the early to middle part of the 2027 open-water season, depending on rig availability. Furie is not proposing to conduct pile driving during the renewal IHA period. The proposed renewal would be effective for a period not exceeding 1 year from the date of expiration of the initial Year 2 IHA.

A description of the marine mammals in the area of the activities for which authorization of take is proposed here, including information on abundance, status, and distribution, may be found in the notices of the proposed and final initial IHAs (89 FR 51102, June 14, 2024; 89 FR 77836, September 24, 2024). NMFS has reviewed the monitoring data from the initial IHAs, current Stock Assessment Reports, information on relevant Unusual Mortality Events, and other scientific literature. Except as discussed below, we have determined there is no other new information that affects which species or stocks have the potential to be affected or the pertinent information in the Description of the Marine Mammals in the Area of Specified Activities contained in the supporting documents for the initial IHAs. Specifically, since issuance of the initial IHAs, the abundance estimates have been updated for the Eastern North Pacific stock of gray whale (decrease), Cook Inlet beluga whale (increase), and Western stock of Steller sea lion (decrease). See table 1 for additional information.

A description of the potential effects of the specified activity on marine mammals and their habitat for the activities for which authorization of incidental take is proposed here may be found in the notice of the proposed initial IHAs (89 FR 51102, June 14, 2024). NMFS has reviewed the monitoring data from the initial IHAs, current Stock Assessment Reports, information on relevant Unusual Mortality Events, and other scientific literature, and determined that there is no new information that affects our initial analysis of impacts on marine mammals and their habitat.

A detailed description of the methods and inputs used to estimate take for the specified activity are found in the notices of the proposed and final initial IHAs (89 FR 51102, June 14, 2024; 89 FR 77836, September 24, 2024).

In its renewal request, Furie provided updated marine mammal densities for all species except Cook Inlet beluga whale, Pacific white-sided dolphin, and California sea lion, incorporating data from Shelden et al. (2022) and Goetz et al. (2023). Relative to the densities applied in estimating take for the initial Year 2 IHA, the densities of humpback whale, minke whale, killer whale, and harbor seal increased slightly, while the densities for gray whale, fin whale, Dall's porpoise, harbor porpoise, and Steller sea lion decreased slightly. For Cook Inlet beluga whale, Furie's application utilized the density applied in estimating take for the initial Year 2 IHA. Densities were not considered for Pacific white-sided dolphin and California sea lion in the analysis for the initial Year 2 IHA given the extremely low occurrence of these species in the project area.

As stated in the notices of proposed and final initial IHAs (89 FR 51102, June 14, 2024; 89 FR 77836, September 24, 2024), while Shelden et al. (2022) and Goetz et al. (2023) provide more recent survey data than that incorporated into the density estimate, the surveyed area was not included in either report, therefore NMFS did not incorporate them into the density calculation. For this proposed renewal IHA, NMFS continues to rely upon the density applied in the analysis for the initial Year 2 IHA. For harbor seal, while applying the density Furie proposed in its renewal application would result in an estimated 187 takes by Level B harassment, given that Furie has not observed harbor seals under the Year 1 IHA or to date under the Year 2 IHA, NMFS proposes to authorize 168 takes by Level B harassment of harbor seal under this proposed renewal. This is generally consistent with the initial Year 2 IHA, but does not include take associated with pile driving, as Furie does not propose to pile drive under this renewal IHA. For Steller sea lion, Furie requested, and NMFS is proposing to authorize five takes by Level B harassment.

For all species except for harbor seal and Steller sea lion, applying the densities Furie proposed in its renewal application does not affect the estimated take, as each of these take estimates is lower than assumed average group size, and is therefore rounded up to account for group size (see the notices of proposed and final initial IHAs (89 FR 51102, June 14, 2024; 89 FR 77836, September 24, 2024) for more detailed group size information). NMFS authorized six takes of Dall's porpoise (two groups of three animals) in the initial Year 2 IHA. Furie requested three takes of Dall's porpoise in its renewal request, and given that Furie has not observed Dall's porpoises under the Year 1 IHA or to date under the Year 2 IHA, NMFS proposes to authorize three takes by Level B harassment of Dall's porpoise under this proposed renewal. NMFS authorized 10 takes of killer whale in the initial Year 2 IHA. Furie requested eight takes of killer whale in its renewal request. However, despite the lack of observations of killer whale, NMFS is proposing to authorize 10 takes of killer whale (2 groups of 5 animals), consistent with the initial Year 2 IHA.

The source levels and days of operation applicable to this authorization remain unchanged from the previously issued Year 2 IHA. Similarly, the stocks taken, methods of take, and types of take remain unchanged from the previously issued IHA, as do the number of takes, which are indicated below in Table 1.

On October 24, 2024, NMFS published (89 FR 84872) its final Updated Technical Guidance ( https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/marine-mammal-protection/marine-mammal-acoustic-technical-guidance-other-acoustic-tools ), which includes updated thresholds and weighting functions to inform auditory injury estimates and replaces the 2018 Technical Guidance referenced in the notices of the proposed and final initial IHAs (89 FR 51102, June 14, 2024; 89 FR 77836, September 24, 2024). However, as stated in those notices, take by Level A harassment is not anticipated to occur from rig tugging/positioning, and the Updated Technical Guidance does not change this conclusion.

The proposed mitigation, monitoring, and reporting measures included as requirements in this authorization are identical to those included in the Federal Register notice announcing the issuance of the initial IHAs for rig tugging/positioning (the only activity for which Furie has requested take under this proposed renewal IHA), and the discussion of the least practicable adverse impact included in that document remains accurate. The following measures are proposed for this renewal:

• Furie must employ protected species observers (PSOs) and establish monitoring locations as described in the Marine Mammal Monitoring Plan (Monitoring Plan). Furie must monitor the project area to the maximum extent possible based on the required number of PSOs, required monitoring locations, and environmental conditions.

• Furie must coordinate with local Tribes as described in its Stakeholder Engagement Plan, notify the communities of any changes in the operation, and take action to avoid or mitigate impacts to subsistence harvests.

• Furie must establish clearance zones for all marine mammal species. For Cook Inlet beluga whale, Furie must establish a clearance zone that extends as far as PSOs can feasibly observe. For all marine mammal species other than Cook Inlet beluga whale, Furie must establish a clearance zone that extends 1.5 km from the jack-up rig.

• Prior to commencing new operational activities in daylight hours, or if there is a 30-minute lapse in operational activities, two NMFS-approved PSOs must observe the clearance zones for 30 minutes. Transitioning from towing to positioning without shutting down is not considered commencing an operational activity. If no marine mammals are observed within the relevant clearance zone during those 30 minutes, activities may commence. If a non-beluga marine mammal(s) is observed within the relevant clearance zone during those 30 minutes, operations may not commence until the PSO(s) observe that one of the following conditions is met, unless the delay interferes with the safety of working conditions: (1) the non-beluga animal(s) is outside of and on a path away from the clearance zone; or (2) for non-ESA-listed species, 15 minutes have elapsed without observing the marine mammal, or for ESA-listed species, 30 minutes have elapsed without observing the marine mammal. If a beluga whale is observed within the relevant clearance zone during those 30 minutes, operations may not commence until the beluga whale(s) is no longer detected at any range and 30 minutes have elapsed without any observations of beluga whales.

• Prior to commencing new operational activities in nighttime hours, or if there is a 30-minute lapse in operational activities in low/no-light conditions, two NMFS-approved PSOs must observe out to the greatest extent feasible while using night vision devices for 30 minutes ( i.e., pre-clearance monitoring). Transitioning from towing to positioning without shutting down is not considered commencing an operational activity. If no marine mammals are observed during those 30 minutes, activities may commence. If a marine mammal(s) is observed during those 30 minutes, operations may not commence until the PSO(s) observe that one of the following conditions is met, unless the delay interferes with the safety of working conditions: (1) the animal(s) is outside of the observable area, or (2) for non-ESA-listed species, 15 minutes have elapsed without observing the marine mammal, or for ESA-listed species, 30 minutes have elapsed without observing the marine mammal.

• All monitoring must continue through 30 minutes post-completion of any operations each day, and after each stoppage of 30 minutes or greater.

• Furie must conduct tug towing rig operations with a favorable tide unless human safety or equipment integrity are at risk.

• Furie may only conduct tug towing rig activities at night if necessary to accommodate a favorable tide.

• If a species for which authorization has not been granted, or a species for which authorization has been granted but the authorized takes have been reached, is observed approaching or within the clearance zone, tugging activities must be delayed if not already under load. Operations will not commence until the PSO(s) observe that: (1) the non-beluga marine mammal(s) is outside of and on a path away from the clearance zone, or (2) for non-ESA-listed species, 15 minutes have elapsed without observing the marine mammal, or for ESA-listed species, 30 minutes have elapsed without observing the marine mammal. If a beluga whale is observed within the relevant clearance zone during those 30 minutes, operations may not commence until the beluga whale(s) is no longer detected at any range and 30 minutes have elapsed without any observations of beluga whales.

• Furie must maneuver tugs such that they maintain a consistent speed (approximately 4 knots [7 km/hr]) and avoid multiple changes of speed and direction.

• Furie must maintain a distance of at least 2.4 km from the mean lower-low water line of the Sustina River Delta (Beluga River to the Little Sustina River) between April 15 and November 15.

• Helicopters must transit at an altitude of 1,500 feet (457 meters) or higher, to the extent practicable, while adhering to Federal Aviation Administration flight rules ( e.g., avoidance of cloud ceiling, etc. ), excluding takeoffs and landing. If flights must occur at altitudes less than 1,500 feet due to environmental conditions, aircraft must make course adjustments, as needed, to maintain at least a 1,500-foot separation from all observed marine mammals. Helicopters must not hover or circle above marine mammals.

Furie will continue to follow the Stakeholder Engagement Plan, provide notifications before future rig moves, and work with tribal groups if impacts to subsistence activities are identified.

A minimum of two NMFS-approved PSOs will be on-watch during all activities wherein the rig is attached to the tugs for the duration of the project. PSOs will be stationed aboard a tug or the rig during tug towing and positioning and may use a combination of equipment to perform marine mammal observations and to verify the required monitoring distance from the project site, including 7 by 50 binoculars and NMFS approved night vision devices for low light and nighttime operations. A minimum of two NMFS-approved PSOs will be stationed on the ALP at the highest possible vantage point to monitor to the maximum extent possible in all directions during pile driving. PSOs will be independent of the activity contractor (for example, employed by a subcontractor) and have no other assigned tasks during monitoring periods. At least one PSO will have prior experience performing the duties of a PSO during an activity pursuant to a NMFS-issued Incidental Take Authorization or Letter of Concurrence. Other PSOs may substitute other relevant experience (including relevant Alaska Native traditional knowledge), education (degree in biological science or related field), or training for prior experience performing the duties of a PSO. Where a team of three or more PSOs is required, a lead observer or monitoring coordinator must be designated. The lead observer must have prior experience performing the duties of a PSO during an activity pursuant to a NMFS-issued incidental take authorization.

Furie must submit a draft marine mammal monitoring report to NMFS within 90 days after the completion of pile driving activities or 60 calendar days prior to the requested issuance of any subsequent IHA for construction activity at the same location, whichever comes first. A final report must be prepared and submitted within 30 calendar days following receipt of any NMFS comments on the draft report. Additionally, all injured or dead marine mammals must be reported to the Office of Protected Resources (OPR) and to the Alaska regional stranding network.

NMFS published a notice of the proposed IHAs (89 FR 51102, June 14, 2024) and solicited public comments on both our proposal to issue the initial IHAs for Furie's activities and on the potential for a renewal of the IHAs, should certain requirements be met. All public comments were addressed in the notice announcing the issuance of the initial IHAs (89 FR 77836, September 24, 2024) and none of the comments specifically pertained to the renewal of the initial Year 2 IHA.

The proposed activity is identical to a subset of the initial Year 2 IHA. The only change is that anticipated effects from pile driving would not occur, as no pile driving is proposed to occur. The same marine mammals are affected, and the potential effects and estimated take are assumed to remain the same, as described in the Estimated Take section of this notice. Mitigation and monitoring remain the same as the initial Year 2 IHA, with the exception of removal of pile driving measures that no longer apply.

NMFS has preliminarily concluded that there is no new information suggesting that our analysis or findings should change from those for the initial Year 2 IHA. This includes consideration of the estimated abundance of Eastern North Pacific stock of gray whale (decrease), Cook Inlet beluga whale (increase), and Western stock of Steller sea lion (decrease). Based on the information and analysis contained here and in the referenced documents, NMFS has preliminarily determined the following: (1) the required mitigation measures will effect the least practicable impact on marine mammal species or stocks and their habitat; (2) the authorized takes will have a negligible impact on the affected marine mammal species or stocks; (3) the authorized takes represent small numbers of marine mammals relative to the affected stock abundances; (4) Furie's activities will not have an unmitigable adverse impact on taking for subsistence purposes as no subsistence uses of marine mammals would be affected by this action, and; (5) appropriate monitoring and reporting requirements are included.

To comply with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA; 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. ) and NOAA Administrative Order 216-6A, NMFS must review our proposed action ( i.e., the issuance of a renewal IHA) with respect to potential impacts on the human environment.

For the initial IHAs, NMFS prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) and analyzed the potential impacts to marine mammals that would result from Furie's activities supporting natural gas production. A Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) was signed on September 12, 2024. Copies of the EA and FONSI are available at https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/marine-mammal-protection/incidental-take-authorizations-oil-and-gas. NMFS is preparing an EA for this action.

Section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. ) requires that each Federal agency insure that any action it authorizes, funds, or carries out is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any endangered or threatened species or result in the destruction or adverse modification of designated critical habitat. To ensure ESA compliance for the issuance of IHAs, NMFS consults internally whenever we propose to authorize take for endangered or threatened species.

Four marine mammal species, fin whale, humpback whale (Mexico Distinct Population Segment (DPS)), beluga whale (Cook Inlet), and Steller sea lion (Western DPS) occur in the project area and are listed as threatened or endangered under the ESA. The NMFS Alaska Regional Office issued a Biological Opinion under section 7 of the ESA on the issuance of two IHAs to Furie under section 101(a)(5)(D) of the MMPA by NMFS OPR. The Biological Opinion concluded that the action is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of these species and is not likely to destroy or adversely modify their critical habitat. This conclusion remains applicable to this proposed renewal IHA.

As a result of these preliminary determinations, NMFS proposes to issue a renewal IHA to Furie for conducting natural gas activities in Cook Inlet, Alaska from September 13, 2026 through September 12, 2027, provided the previously described mitigation, monitoring, and reporting requirements are incorporated. The initial Year 2 IHA can be found at https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/permit/incidental-take-authorizations-under-marine-mammal-protection-act. We request comment on our analyses, the proposed renewal IHA, and any other aspect of this notice. Please include with your comments any supporting data or literature citations to help inform our final decision on the request for this renewal IHA.

Interested persons may nominate themselves or others for membership in the ORAP. An application is required for all candidates, including those nominated by third parties. The application package must include the following: (1) The nominee's full name, title, institutional affiliation, and contact information; (2) The nominee's area of industry perspective (academia, commercial service provider, or end-user); (3) A short description of qualifications relative to the advice solicited in this Notice; and (4) A current resume (maximum of four pages). All nomination information must be provided in a single, complete package, and must be sent to the ORAP DFO at the electronic address provided above with the subject line “Application for ORAP Membership 2026”.

Title of Collection: Prohibition on Inclusion of Adverse Information in Consumer Reporting in Cases of Human Trafficking (Regulation V).

OMB Control Number: 3170-0002.

Type of Review: Reinstatement of an information collection.

Affected Public: Private sector: businesses or other for-profits.

Estimated Number of Respondents: 779,023.

Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 6,286,665.

Abstract: The consumer disclosures included in Regulation V are designed to alert consumers that a financial institution furnished negative information about them to a consumer reporting agency, that they have a right to opt out of receiving marketing materials and credit or insurance offers, that their credit report was used in setting the material terms of credit that may be less favorable than the terms offered to consumers with better credit histories, that they maintain certain rights with respect to a theft of their identity that they reported to a consumer reporting agency, that they maintain rights with respect to knowing what is in their consumer reporting agency file, that they can request a free credit report, and that they can report a theft of their identity to the Bureau. Consumers then can use the information provided to consider how and when to check and use their credit reports. It also establishes a method for a victim of trafficking to submit documentation to consumer reporting agencies, including information identifying any adverse item of information about the consumer that resulted from certain types of human trafficking, and prohibit the consumer reporting agencies from furnishing a consumer report containing the adverse item(s) of information.

Request for Comments: The CFPB published a 60-day Federal Register notice on December 9, 2025 (90 FR 57036), under Docket Number: CFPB-2025-0047. The CFPB is publishing this notice and soliciting comments on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the CFPB, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) The accuracy of the CFPB's estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the methods and the assumptions used; (c) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) Ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be reviewed by OMB as part of its review of this request. All comments will become a matter of public record.

The agency received no comments in response to the sixty (60) day notice published in Federal Register volume 91 page 2750 on January 22, 2026. Upon publication of this notice, DFC will submit to OMB a request for approval of the following information collection.

Title of Collection: Personal Identification Form.

Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved information collection.

Agency Form Number: DFC-006.

OMB Form Number: 3015-0010.

Frequency: Once per party per project.

Affected Public: Business or other for profit; not-for-profit institutions; individuals.

Total Estimated Number of Annual Number of Respondents: 975.

Estimated Time per Respondent: 1 hours.

Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 975 hours.

Abstract: The Personal Identification Form is used by the agency in its Know Your Customer procedures. The agency will perform a robust due diligence review on each party that has a significant relationship to the projects the agency supports, and this collection is one aspect of that review.

The Department, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps the Department assess the impact of its information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. It also helps the public understand the Department's information collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format. The Department is soliciting comments on the proposed information collection request (ICR) that is described below. The Department is especially interested in public comment addressing the following issues: (1) is this collection necessary to the proper functions of the Department; (2) will this information be processed and used in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) how might the Department enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (5) how might the Department minimize the burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use of information technology. Please note that written comments received in response to this notice will be considered public records.

Title of Collection: Federal Direct Loan Program Regulations for Forbearance and Loan Rehabilitation.

OMB Control Number: 1845-0119.

Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved ICR.

Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals and Households.

Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 129,027.

Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 35,094.

Abstract: The Department of Education (the Department) is seeking an extension of OMB control number 1845-0119 Federal Direct Loan Program Regulations for Forbearance and Loan Rehabilitation.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025 includes provisions that affect this collection; specifically, 34 CFR 685.205 Loan Rehabilitation. The Department published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on January 30, 2026 (91 FR 4254) and this notice captures burden changes for this requirement. That burden is assigned to 1845-0021 and available for public comment until March 2, 2026. There have been no other regulatory changes in this collection.

The Department, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps the Department assess the impact of its information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. It also helps the public understand the Department's information collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format. The Department is soliciting comments on the proposed information collection request (ICR) that is described below. The Department is especially interested in public comment addressing the following issues: (1) is this collection necessary to the proper functions of the Department; (2) will this information be processed and used in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) how might the Department enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (5) how might the Department minimize the burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use of information technology. Please note that written comments received in response to this notice will be considered public records.

Title of Collection: Targeted Teacher Shortage Areas Data Collection.

OMB Control Number: 1840-0595.

Type of Review: A reinstatement without change of a previously approved ICR.

Respondents/Affected Public: State, Local, and Tribal Governments.

Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 57.

Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 6,612.

Abstract: This request is for approval of reporting requirements that are contained in the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) regulations (34 CFR 682.210) which address the targeted teacher deferment provision of the Higher Education Act of 1965 as amended by the Higher Education Amendment of 1986 sections 427(a)(2)(C)(vi) 428(b)(1)(M)(vi) and 428(b)(4)(A) which provide for the targeted teacher deferment. The FFELP (34 CFR 682.210(q)) Paul Douglas Teacher Scholarship Program (34 CFR 653.50(a)) TEACH Grant Program and Federal Perkins Loan Program (34 CFR 674.53(c)) regulations contain information collection requirements. The Chief State School Officers of each state provide the Secretary annually with a database of proposed teacher shortage areas for each state.

The Department, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps the Department assess the impact of its information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. It also helps the public understand the Department's information collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format. The Department is soliciting comments on the proposed information collection request (ICR) that is described below. The Department is especially interested in public comment addressing the following issues: (1) is this collection necessary to the proper functions of the Department; (2) will this information be processed and used in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) how might the Department enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (5) how might the Department minimize the burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use of information technology. Please note that written comments received in response to this notice will be considered public records.

Title of Collection: Financial Report for the Institutional Service Endowment Activities.

OMB Control Number: 1840-0564.

Type of Review: Reinstatement without change of a previously approved ICR.

Respondents/Affected Public: Private Sector.

Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 2,500.

Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 3,125.

Abstract: This financial reporting form will be utilized for Title III Part A, Title III Part B and Title V Program Endowment Activities. The purpose of this Financial Report is to have the grantees report annually the kinds of investments that have been made, the income earned and spent, and whether any part of the Endowment Fund Corpus has been spent. This information allows us to give technical assistance and determine whether the grantee has complied with the statutory and regulatory investment requirements.

Reference: AP768324XX.

Purpose and Use: Brief description of the purpose of the transaction: To finance the redevelopment of gold-antimony-silver-tungsten critical mineral deposits in the Stibnite-Yellow Pine district of central Idaho under EXIM's Make More in America initiative.

This project advances U.S. leadership in critical minerals by expanding domestic resource development for materials that are foundational to defense systems, energy technologies, and advanced manufacturing.

The transaction is expected to enhance supply chain resilience, reduce reliance on foreign sources for strategic minerals—particularly antimony—and support high-quality U.S. jobs.

Brief non-proprietary description of the anticipated use of the items being exported: The financing will be used for domestic purposes and will result in the export of gold doré bars and antimony concentrate to overseas processing facilities. These materials will be refined into gold bullion and processed into antimony metal and derivative products that serve as essential inputs for U.S. industrial and national security applications. Applications for antimony include semiconductors and lead-acid batteries. As domestic antimony processing becomes available, concentrate will be treated domestically.

Parties:

Principal Supplier: Various U.S. Entities.

Obligor: Perpetua Resources Idaho Inc.

Guarantor(s): Perpetua Resources Corp.

Description of Items Being Exported: The items being exported will be gold doré and antimony concentrate.

Information on Decision: Information on the final decision for this transaction will be available in the “Summary Minutes of Meetings of Board of Directors” on https://www.exim.gov/news/meeting-minutes.

Confidential Information: Please note that this notice does not include confidential or proprietary business information; information which, if disclosed, would violate the Trade Secrets Act; or information which would jeopardize jobs in the United States by supplying information that competitors could use to compete with companies in the United States.

Parts of this meeting will be open to the public. The rest of the meeting will be closed to the public. The following matters will be considered:

OMB Control Number: 3060-0633.

Title: Sections 74.165, 74.432 and 74.832, Filing of Station Licenses.

Form Number: N/A.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities, Not-for-profit institutions and State, local or Tribal Government.

Number of Respondents and Responses: 1,000 respondents and 1,000 responses.

Estimated Hours per Response: 0.083 hours.

Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping requirement.

Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for this collection of information is contained in section 154(i) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.

Total Annual Burden: 83 hours.

Total Annual Cost: No cost.

Needs and Uses: The Commission released a Report and Order, Amendment of Parts 0, 1, 5, 73, and 74 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Posting of Station Licenses and Related Information, MB Docket No. 18-121, FCC 18-174, on December 11, 2018. In this Report and Order, the Commission eliminated rule sections 47 CFR 73.1230, 74.564, 74.664, 74.765 and 74.1265 to remove the posting information requirements from the Commission's rules. This collection is being revised to remove these rule sections from this information collection. Also, the posting information requirements are being removed from Sections 74.432 and 74.832 with this revision to the Office of Management and Budget. The remaining information collection requirements for this collection are as follows:

47 CFR 74.165 requires that the instrument of authorization for an experimental broadcast station be available at the transmitter site.

47 CFR 74.432(j) requires that the license of a remote pickup broadcast/low power auxiliary station shall be retained in the licensee's files and the address shown on the authorization.

47 CFR 74.832(j) (low power auxiliary stations) requires that the license shall be retained in the licensee's files at the address shown on the authorization.

OMB Control Number: 3060-0685.

Title: Annual Updating of Maximum Permitted Rates for Regulated Cable Services, FCC Form 1240.

Form Number: FCC Form 1240.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection

Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; State, Local or Tribal Government.

Number of Respondents and Responses: 400 respondents; 500 responses.

Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour to 15 hours.

Frequency of Response: Annual reporting requirement; Third party disclosure requirement.

Obligation To Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for this collection is contained in 4(i) and 623 of Communications Act of 1934, as amended.

Total Annual Burden: 3,300 hours.

Total Annual Cost: $412,500.

Needs and Uses: FCC Form 1240 is filed by cable operators seeking to adjust maximum permitted rates for regulated cable services to reflect changes in external costs. Cable operators submit Form 1240 to their respective local franchising authorities (“LFAs”) to justify rates for the basic service tier and related equipment or with the Commission (in situations where the Commission has assumed jurisdiction).

OMB Control Number: 3060-0248.

Title: Section 74.751, Modification of Transmission Systems.

Form Number: N/A.

Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit entities, Not for-profit institutions and State, local or Tribal Governments.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Number of Respondents and Responses: 400 respondents and 400 responses.

Estimated Time per Response: 0.50 hours.

Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; Recordkeeping requirement.

Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for this collection is contained in Section 154(i) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.

Total Annual Burden: 200 hours.

Total Annual Cost: No cost.

Needs and Uses: The Commission adopted on April 17, 2023, the Report and Order (R&O), In the Matter of Amendment of Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules to Establish Rules for Digital Low Power Television and Television Translator Stations, Update of Parts 74 of the Commission's Rules Related to Low Power Television and Television Translator Stations, MB Docket Nos. 03-185 and 22-261, FCC 23-25. The Report and Order adopted the following revisions to 47 CFR 74.751:

47 CFR 74.751(a) requires licensees of low power TV or TV translator stations to send written notification to the FCC of equipment changes which may be made at licensee's discretion without the use of a formal application.

47 CFR 74.751(b)(4) requires low power TV or TV translator stations to file an application in the Commission's Licensing and Management System (LMS) on FCC Form 2100, Schedule C, requesting authorization for all antenna relocations.

47 CFR 74.751(c) provides that notwithstanding the requirement in 47 CFR 74.751(b)(4), a station may file in LMS a correction of geographic coordinates where the change is 3 seconds or fewer in latitude and/or 3 seconds or fewer in longitude, provided there is no physical change in location and no other licensed parameters are changed. An exhibit should be attached to the application(s) specifying it is a coordinate correction. Stations seeking to correct coordinates by less than 3 seconds of latitude and/or longitude may do so without paying a filing fee.

47 CFR 74.751(d) requires that licensees of low power TV or TV translator stations place in the station records a certification that the installation of new or replacement transmitting equipment complies in all respects with the technical requirements of this section and the station authorization.

OMB Control Number: 3060-1311.

Title: Sections 74.734, 74.735, and 74.763, Electronic Filings.

Form Number: N/A.

Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit entities, Not for-profit institutions and State, local or Tribal Governments.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Number of Respondents and Responses: 50 respondents and 250 responses.

Estimated Time per Response: 2 hours.

Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; Recordkeeping requirement.

Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for this collection is contained in Section 154(i) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.

Total Annual Burden: 500 hours.

Total Annual Cost: $250,000.

Needs and Uses: The Commission adopted on April 17, 2023, the Report and Order (R&O), In the Matter of Amendment of Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules to Establish Rules for Digital Low Power Television and Television Translator Stations, Update of Parts 74 of the Commission's Rules Related to Low Power Television and Television Translator Stations, MB Docket Nos. 03-185 and 22-261, FCC 23-25. The Report and Order adopted a number of revisions to the Commission's rules to specify electronic rather than paper submission in the following instances:

47 CFR 74.734(a)(4) requires that a notification must be made with the Commission via a Change of Control Point Notice in the Commission's Licensing and Management System (LMS) providing the name, address, and telephone number of person(s) who may be called to secure suspension of operation of a transmitter promptly should the FCC deem such action necessary.

47 CFR 74.735(c)(4) requires that all azimuth plane patterns be plotted in a PDF attachment to the application in LMS in a size sufficient to be easily viewed. 47 CFR 74.735(c)(6) requires that all azimuth plane patterns be plotted in a PDF attachment to the application in LMS in a size sufficient to be easily viewed. 47 CFR 74.735(c)(7) requires that if a matrix pattern is submitted in the LMS application form, similar tabulations must be provided as necessary in the form of a spreadsheet attachment to the application in LMS to accurately represent the pattern.

47 CFR 74.763(b) provides that in the event that causes beyond the control of the low power or translator station licensee make it impossible to continue operating, the licensee may discontinue operation for a period of not more than 30 days without further authority from the FCC. 47 CFR 74.763(b) requires that no later than the tenth day of discontinued operation, notification must be sent electronically via a Suspension of Operations Notice filing in the Commission's LMS database. In the event normal operation is restored before the end of the 30 day period, the licensee must notify the FCC of the date that normal operations resumed by filing a Resumption of Operations Notice filing in LMS. Finally, Section 74.763(b) requires that if causes beyond the control of the licensee make it impossible to comply within the allowed period, a licensee may make a request for Special Temporary Authority via LMS no later than the 30th day for such additional time as may be necessary.

As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), the FCC invited the general public and other Federal Agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. Comments are requested concerning: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimates; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Pursuant to the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, Public Law 107-198, see 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(4), the FCC seeks specific comment on how it might further reduce the information collection burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees.

OMB Control Number: 3060-1274.

Title: Uniendo a Puerto Rico Fund and the Connect USVI Fund Stage 2 Fixed Support.

Form Number: N/A.

Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities, Not-for-profit institutions, and State, Local or Tribal governments.

Number of Respondents and Responses: 3 respondents; 6 responses.

Estimated Time per Response: 2-10 hours.

Frequency of Response: On occasion and annual reporting requirements.

Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 47 U.S.C. 151-154, 214, and 254.

Total Annual Burden: 36 hours.

Total Annual Cost: No Cost.

Needs and Uses: On September 30, 2019, the Commission released the Uniendo a Puerto Rico Fund and Connect USVI Fund Order, WC Docket No. 18-143 et al., FCC 19-95, which comprehensively reformed the universal service high-cost program to focus support on networks capable of providing advanced, hardened voice and broadband services in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands (collectively, the Territories). As part of the PR-USVI Order, the Commission adopted a single-round competitive proposal process to award Stage 2 support for fixed telecommunications networks in the Territories (Stage 2 Competition).

For the Stage 2 Competition, service providers competed to receive high-cost support of up to $504.7 million in Puerto Rico and $186.5 million in the U.S. Virgin Islands over 10 years to offer fixed voice and broadband services to all locations in the Territories in accordance with the framework adopted in the PR-USVI Order. The information collection requirements reported under this collection are the result of the competitive proposal process adopted by the PR-USVI Order to award support to winning applicants. The Commission adopted various rules regarding the eligibility of service providers and the term of support. In addition, the Commission adopted rules to govern the competitive proposal process, which includes information to be submitted by parties as part of their competitive proposals and information that must be submitted by winning bidders seeking to become authorized to receive Stage 2 fixed support. The Commission concluded, based on its experience with awarding high-cost support and consistent with the record, that this single-stage competitive proposal process balances the need to collect information essential to awarding support and authorizing Stage 2 fixed support with administrative efficiency.

On September 30, 2025, the Commission adopted an order that conducted a comprehensive review of legacy requirements and determined that certain high-cost program rules no longer serve any operational purpose. Delete, Delete Delete; Removal of Obsolete Regulations; GN Docket No. 25-133, FCC 25-68 (rel. September 30, 2025) ( Delete, Delete, Delete ). This requested change results from the Commission's decision in that proceeding. The Commission determined that 47 CFR 54.1505 is outdated and obsolete, and unnecessary because all associated proposals using FCC Form 5634 have concluded.

Therefore, the Commission removes the application requirement and retains only the limited ongoing requirements related to the annual maintenance of letters of credit under 47 CFR 54.804(c), 54.1508 and the disaster preparation and response plan under § 54.1515. This information collection addresses the burdens associated with these requirements.

Title: Rule Concerning Disclosure of Written Consumer Product Warranty Terms and Conditions, 16 CFR part 701.

OMB Control Number: 3084-0111.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Abstract: The Warranty Rule is one of three rules  1 that the FTC implemented pursuant to requirements of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. 2301 et seq. (Warranty Act or Act). 2 The Warranty Rule specifies the information that must appear in a written warranty on a consumer product  3 costing more than $15. The Rule tracks Section 102(a) of the Warranty Act, 4 specifying information that must appear in the written warranty and, for certain disclosures, mandates the exact language that must be used. 5 Neither the Warranty Rule nor the Act requires that a manufacturer or retailer warrant a consumer product in writing, but if they choose to do so, the warranty must comply with the Rule.

Estimated Annual Hours Burden: 209,048 hours.

Estimated Annual Labor Cost Burden: $28,977,188.

On December 17, 2025, the FTC sought comment on the information collection requirements associated with the Rule. 90 FR 58557. The FTC received three relevant comments, with each appearing to support the renewal of the information collections. 6 Pursuant to OMB regulations, 5 CFR part 1320, that implement the PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., the FTC is providing this second opportunity for public comment while seeking OMB approval to renew the pre-existing clearance for the Rule. For more details about the Rule requirements and the basis for the calculations summarized below, see 90 FR 58557.

Your comment—including your name and your state—will be placed on the public record of this proceeding. Because your comment will be made public, you are solely responsible for making sure that your comment does not include any sensitive personal information, such as anyone's Social Security number; date of birth; driver's license number or other state identification number, or foreign country equivalent; passport number; financial account number; or credit or debit card number. You are also solely responsible for making sure that your comment does not include any sensitive health information, such as medical records or other individually identifiable health information. In addition, your comment should not include any “trade secret or any commercial or financial information which . . . is privileged or confidential”—as provided by Section 6(f) of the FTC Act, 15 U.S.C. 46(f), and FTC Rule 4.10(a)(2), 16 CFR 4.10(a)(2)—including in particular competitively sensitive information such as costs, sales statistics, inventories, formulas, patterns, devices, manufacturing processes, or customer names.

Title: Pre-Sale Availability of Written Warranty Terms (Pre-Sale Availability Rule or Rule), 16 CFR part 702.

OMB Control Number: 3084-0112.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Background: The Pre-Sale Availability Rule, 16 CFR part 702, is one of three rules  1 that the FTC issued as required by the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. 2301 et seq. (Warranty Act or Act). 2 The Pre-Sale Availability Rule requires sellers and warrantors to make the text of any written warranty on a consumer product costing more than $15 available to the consumer before sale. Among other things, the Rule requires sellers to make the text of the warranty readily available either by (1) displaying it in close proximity to the product or (2) furnishing it on request and posting signs in prominent locations advising consumers that the warranty is available. The Rule requires warrantors to provide materials to enable sellers to comply with the Rule's requirements and also sets out the methods by which warranty information can be made available before the sale if the product is sold through catalogs, mail order, or door to door sales. In addition, in 2016, the FTC revised the Rule to allow warrantors to post warranty terms on internet websites if they also provide a non-internet based method for consumers to obtain the warranty terms and satisfy certain other conditions. 3 The revised Rule also allows certain sellers to display warranty terms pre-sale in an electronic format if the warrantor has used the online method of disseminating warranty terms.

As required by section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A), the FTC is providing this opportunity for public comment before requesting that OMB extend the existing clearance for the information collection requirements contained in the Pre-Sale Availability Rule.

Total annual hours burden: 2,611,826.

In its 2023 submission to OMB, FTC staff estimated that the information collection burden of making the disclosures required by the Pre-Sale Availability Rule was approximately 2,764,837 hours per year. Although there has been no change in the Rule's information collection requirements since 2023, staff has adjusted downward its previous estimate of the number of manufacturers subject to the Rule based on recent Census data. 4 Based on that data, staff now estimates that there are approximately 26,131 manufacturers subject to the Rule. 5 In addition, staff has adjusted downward its previous estimate of the number of retailers subject to the Rule based on recent Census data. 6 There are now an estimated 493,621 retailers impacted by the Rule. 7 These estimates likely overstate the number of manufacturers and retailers because some of the included manufacturers and retailers may make and sell products that are not covered by the Rule.

In submissions prior to 2023, FTC staff categorized retailers and manufacturers based on their size, and applied different time estimates for complying with the Rule based on whether the entity was large or small. In its 2023 submission to OMB and again this year, staff applied a single time estimate to all retailers and another to all manufacturers, regardless of size. These estimates are intended to be an average time burden, reflecting the typical burden across the full spectrum of retailers and manufacturers, and taking into account the number of large and small entities from prior years. This approach is consistent with how staff have estimated the time burden for the Warranty Rule, 16 CFR part 701, another rule the FTC issued under the Act.

Staff estimates that retailers spend, on average, 5 hours per year to comply with the Rule. Accordingly, the total annual burden for retailers is approximately 2,468,105 hours (493,621 retailers × 5 burden hours). Staff estimates that manufacturers spend an average of 5.5 hours per year to comply with the Rule. Accordingly, the total annual burden incurred by manufacturers is approximately 143,721 hours (26,131 manufacturers × 5.5 hours).

Thus, the total annual burden for all covered entities is approximately 2,611,826 hours (2,468,105 hours for retailers + 143,721 hours for manufacturers).

Total annual labor cost: $73,131,128.

The work required to comply with the Pre-Sale Availability Rule entails a mix of clerical work and work performed by sales associates. Staff estimates that half of the total burden hours would likely be performed by sales associates. At the manufacturing level, this work would entail ensuring that the written warranty is available for every warranted consumer product. At the retail level, this work would entail ensuring that the written warranty is made available to the consumer prior to sale. The remaining half of the work required to comply with the Pre-Sale Availability Rule is clerical in nature, e.g., shipping or otherwise providing copies of manufacturer warranties to retailers, along with retailer maintenance of the warranties. Applying a sales associate wage rate of $29/hour to half of the burden hours and a clerical wage rate of $27/hour to half of the burden hours, the total annual labor cost burden is approximately $73,131,128 (1,305,913 hours × $29 per hour) + (1,305,913 hours × $27 per hour).

Total annual capital or other non-labor costs: De minimis.

The vast majority of retailers and warrantors already have developed systems to provide the information the Rule requires. Compliance by retailers typically entails keeping warranties on file electronically, in binders or otherwise, and posting an inexpensive sign indicating warranty availability. Warrantor compliance under the 2016 amendments entails providing retailers, together with the warranted good, a copy of the warranty or the address of the warrantor's internet website where the consumer can review and obtain the warranty terms, along with the contact information where the consumer may use a non-internet based method to obtain a free copy of the warranty terms. Commission staff believes that, in light of the amendments, annual capital or other non-labor costs will remain de minimis.

Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, the FTC invites comments on: (1) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will be practically useful; (2) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including whether the methodology and assumptions used are valid; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information.

For the FTC to consider a comment, we must receive it on or before May 29, 2026. Your comment, including your name and your state, will be placed on the public record of this proceeding, including the https://www.regulations.gov website.

You can file a comment online or on paper. Due to heightened security screening, postal mail addressed to the Commission will be subject to delay. We encourage you to submit your comments online through the https://www.regulations.gov website.

If you file your comment on paper, write “Paperwork Reduction Act Comment: FTC File No. P044403,” on your comment and on the envelope, and mail it to the following address: Federal Trade Commission, Office of the Secretary, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Mail Stop H-144 (Annex E), Washington, DC 20580.

Because your comment will become publicly available at https://www.regulations.gov, you are solely responsible for making sure that your comment does not include any sensitive or confidential information. In particular, your comment should not include any sensitive personal information, such as your or anyone else's Social Security number; date of birth; driver's license number or other state identification number, or foreign country equivalent; passport number; financial account number; or credit or debit card number. You are also solely responsible for making sure that your comment does not include any sensitive health information, such as medical records or other individually identifiable health information. In addition, your comment should not include any “trade secret or any commercial or financial information which . . . is privileged or confidential”—as provided by Section 6(f) of the FTC Act, 15 U.S.C. 46(f), and FTC Rule 4.10(a)(2), 16 CFR 4.10(a)(2)—including, in particular, competitively sensitive information, such as costs, sales statistics, inventories, formulas, patterns, devices, manufacturing processes, or customer names.

Comments containing material for which confidential treatment is requested must (1) be filed in paper form, (2) be clearly labeled “Confidential,” and (3) comply with FTC Rule 4.9(c). In particular, the written request for confidential treatment that accompanies the comment must include the factual and legal basis for the request and must identify the specific portions of the comment to be withheld from the public record. See FTC Rule 4.9(c). Your comment will be kept confidential only if the General Counsel grants your request in accordance with the law and the public interest. Once your comment has been posted publicly at www.regulations.gov, we cannot redact or remove your comment unless you submit a confidentiality request that meets the requirements for such treatment under FTC Rule 4.9(c), and the General Counsel grants that request.

The FTC Act and other laws that the Commission administers permit the collection of public comments to consider and use in this proceeding as appropriate. The Commission will consider all timely and responsive public comments that it receives on or before May 29, 2026. For information on the Commission's privacy policy, including routine uses permitted by the Privacy Act, see https://www.ftc.gov/site-information/privacy-policy.

Title: Affiliate Marketing Rule (16 CFR part 680).

OMB Control Number: 3084-0131.

Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection.

Affected Public: Businesses and other for-profit entities.

Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 7,880.

Estimated Annual Labor Costs: $429,838.

Estimated Annual Non-Labor Costs: de minimis.

Abstract: The Affiliate Marketing Rule, 16 CFR part 680 (Affiliate Marketing Rule or Rule) requires covered entities to provide consumers with notice and an opportunity to opt out of the use of certain information before sending marketing solicitations. The Rule has no recordkeeping or reporting requirements. On December 23, 2025, the Commission sought comment on the disclosure requirements associated with the Rule. 90 FR 60101. No relevant comments were received. For more details about the Rule requirements, the background behind these information collection provisions, and the basis for these calculations, see 90 FR 60101 (Dec. 23, 2025).

Pursuant to the OMB regulations, 5 CFR part 1320, that implement the PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., the FTC is providing this second opportunity for public comment while seeking OMB approval to renew the pre-existing clearance for those information collection requirements.

Your comment—including your name and your state—will be placed on the public record of this proceeding. Because your comment will be made public, you are solely responsible for making sure that your comment does not include any sensitive personal information, such as anyone's Social Security number; date of birth; driver's license number or other state identification number, or foreign country equivalent; passport number; financial account number; or credit or debit card number. You are also solely responsible for making sure that your comment does not include any sensitive health information, such as medical records or other individually identifiable health information. In addition, your comment should not include any “trade secret or any commercial or financial information which . . . is privileged or confidential” —as provided by Section 6(f) of the FTC Act, 15 U.S.C. 46(f), and FTC Rule 4.10(a)(2), 16 CFR 4.10(a)(2)—including in particular competitively sensitive information such as costs, sales statistics, inventories, formulas, patterns, devices, manufacturing processes, or customer names.

9000-0161, Reporting Purchases from Sources Outside the United States.

This clearance covers the information that offerors must submit to comply with the FAR provision 52.225-18, Place of Manufacture. This provision requires offerors of manufactured end products to indicate in response to a solicitation, by checking a box, whether the place of manufacture of the end products it expects to provide is predominantly manufactured in the United States or outside the United States. Contracting officers use the information as the basis for entry into the Federal Procurement Data System for further data on the rationale for purchasing foreign manufactured items. The data is necessary for analysis of the application of the Buy American statute and the trade agreements.

Respondents: 23,134.

Total Annual Responses: 1,295,504.

Total Burden Hours: 12,955.

A 60-day notice was published in the Federal Register at 90 FR 59122, on December 18, 2025. A respondent provided several comments; however, they did not result in changes to the estimated burden.

The respondent supports the extension but expressed concern over the use, quality, and consistency of the collected information. The respondent recommended the following:

• Adopt standardized governmentwide collection of place-of-manufacture data.

• Improve processes by preventing unnecessary duplication in existing Buy American certification frameworks and providing clearer and more consistent definitions.

• Update burden estimates to reflect technological advancements and administrative efficiencies, recognizing the cumulative paperwork impact.

Response: The FAR Council acknowledges the comments received. Regarding the comments addressing duplication in existing Buy American certification frameworks, the respondent will have the opportunity to provide feedback when proposed changes to FAR Part 25 are published for comment as part of FAR Case 2026-004, Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul parts 19, 22, 23, and 25.

Obtaining Copies: Requesters may obtain a copy of the information collection documents from the GSA Regulatory Secretariat Division by calling 202-501-4755 or emailing GSARegSec@gsa.gov . Please cite OMB Control No. 9000-0161, Reporting Purchases from Sources Outside the United States.

Background: The Advisory Board was established under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 to advise the President on a variety of policy and technical functions required to implement and effectively manage the compensation program. Key functions of the Advisory Board include providing advice on the development of probability of causation guidelines, which have been promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as a final rule; advice on methods of dose reconstruction, which have also been promulgated by HHS as a final rule; advice on the scientific validity and quality of dose estimation and reconstruction efforts being performed for purposes of the compensation program; and advice on petitions to add classes of workers to the Special Exposure Cohort (SEC). In December 2000, the President delegated responsibility for funding, staffing, and operating the Advisory Board to HHS, which subsequently delegated this authority to the CDC. NIOSH implements this responsibility for CDC.

The charter was issued on August 3, 2001, renewed at appropriate intervals, and rechartered under Executive Order 14109 (September 29, 2023) on March 22, 2024. Unless continued by the President, the Advisory Board will terminate on September 30, 2027, consistent with Executive Order 14354 of September 29, 2025.

Purpose: The Advisory Board is charged with (a) providing advice to the Secretary, HHS, on the development of guidelines under Executive Order 13179 ; (b) providing advice to the Secretary, HHS, on the scientific validity and quality of dose reconstruction efforts performed for this program; and (c) upon request by the Secretary, HHS, advising the Secretary on whether there is a class of employees at any Department of Energy facility who were exposed to radiation but for whom it is not feasible to estimate their radiation dose, and on whether there is reasonable likelihood that such radiation doses may have endangered the health of members of this class. The ABRWH Subcommittee on Procedure Reviews (SPR) is responsible for overseeing, tracking, and participating in the reviews of all procedures used in the dose reconstruction process by the NIOSH Division of Compensation Analysis and Support (DCAS) and its dose reconstruction contractor (Oak Ridge Associated Universities—ORAU).

Matters to be Considered: The agenda will include discussions on the following:

1. Administrative items, including: a. SPR-approved documents for August Board meeting, b. SC&A revised PER protocol presentation, and c. Updated list of documents awaiting NIOSH responses; 2. Carry-over items from January 28, 2026, SPR Meeting including a. ORAUT-RPRT-0071, rev. 00 “External Dose Coworker Methodology” including: i. SC&A memo, ii. BRS update, iii. Closeout discussion, b. DCAS-PER-079 rev. 0 “Pinellas TBD Revision” presentation, c.DCAS-PER-036, rev. 0 “Blockson TBD Revision” presentation, d. DCAS-PER-039, rev. 0, “Baker Perkins TBD Revision” presentation; 3. NIOSH responses to SC&A reviews including: a. Battelle-TIB-5000, rev. 00 “Default Assumptions and Methods for Atomic Weapons Employer Dose Reconstructions,” and b. ORAUT-RPRT-0087, rev. 00, “Applications of Regression in External Dose Reconstruction”; 4. SC&A issued reviews: a. ORAUT-OTIB-0092, rev. 00 “Correction Factors for Neutron Dose Measured with Nuclear Track Emulsion, Type A Film” presentation including: i. NIOSH response to OTIB-0092 observation, b. DCAS-PER-090, rev. 0 “Grand Junction Operations Office” presentation, c. ORAUT-OTIB-0034, rev. 04 “Internal Dosimetry Co-Exposure Data for Oak Ridge National Laboratory” presentation, d. DCAS-PER-069, rev. 0 “Jessop Steel Company” presentation, e. DCAS-PER-078, rev. 0 “Extrusion Plant” presentation, f. ORAUT-TKBS-0020, rev. 00 “Technical Basis Document: Basis for the Development of an Exposure Matrix for Tennessee Valley Authority, Muscle Shoals, Alabama, Period of Operations: 1951-1955” presentation, and g. ORAUT-TKBS-0016-4, rev. 02 “Mound Plant—Occupational Environmental Dose” presentation, and h. ORAUT-TKBS-0016-5, rev. 03 “Mound Plant—Occupational Internal Dose” presentation; 5. Newly-Issued Guidance and Supplemental Topics. Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate. For additional information, please contact Toll Free 1(800) 232-4636.

The Director, Office of Strategic Business Initiatives, Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has been delegated the authority to sign Federal Register notices pertaining to announcements of meetings and other committee management activities, for both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.

Background: The Advisory Board was established under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 to advise the President on a variety of policy and technical functions required to implement and effectively manage the compensation program. Key functions of the Advisory Board include providing advice on the development of probability of causation guidelines, which have been promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as a final rule; advice on methods of dose reconstruction, which have also been promulgated by HHS as a final rule; advice on the scientific validity and quality of dose estimation and reconstruction efforts being performed for purposes of the compensation program; and advice on petitions to add classes of workers to the Special Exposure Cohort (SEC). In December 2000, the President delegated responsibility for funding, staffing, and operating the Advisory Board to HHS, which subsequently delegated this authority to the CDC. NIOSH implements this responsibility for CDC.

The charter was issued on August 3, 2001, renewed at appropriate intervals, and rechartered under Executive Order 14109 (September 29, 2023) on March 22, 2024. Unless continued by the President, the Advisory Board will terminate on September 30, 2027, consistent with Executive Order 14354 of September 29, 2025.

Purpose: The Advisory Board is charged with (a) providing advice to the Secretary, HHS, on the development of guidelines under Executive Order 13179; (b) providing advice to the Secretary, HHS, on the scientific validity and quality of dose reconstruction efforts performed for this program; and (c) upon request by the Secretary, HHS, advising the Secretary on whether there is a class of employees at any Department of Energy facility who were exposed to radiation but for whom it is not feasible to estimate their radiation dose, and on whether there is reasonable likelihood that such radiation doses may have endangered the health of members of this class.

Matters to be Considered: The agenda will include discussions on the following: NIOSH program, Department of Labor, Department of Energy, and Special Exposure Cohort (SEC) petitions status updates; Idaho National Lab/Argonne National Lab-West, Savannah River Site, and SEC Issues workgroup updates, procedure reviews finalization/document approvals and, board work session. Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate. For additional information, please contact Toll Free 1-800-232-4636.

The Director, Office of Strategic Business Initiatives, Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has been delegated the authority to sign Federal Register notices pertaining to announcements of meetings and other committee management activities, for both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.

Description: The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) was amended in 1988 to direct the Secretary of HHS to establish a national data collection and analysis program, which would make available state child abuse and neglect reporting information. HHS responded by establishing NCANDS as a voluntary national reporting system.

During 1996, CAPTA was amended to require all states that receive funds from the Basic State Grant program to work with the Secretary of HHS to provide specific data elements, to the maximum extent practicable, about children who had been maltreated. Subsequent CAPTA reauthorizations and amendments added required data elements. The current list of CAPTA required data elements includes:

(1) The number of children who were reported to the state during the year as victims of child abuse or neglect.

(2) Of the number of children described in paragraph (1), the number with respect to whom such reports were —

(a) Substantiated;

(b) Unsubstantiated; or

(c) Determined to be false.

(3) Of the number of children described in paragraph (2) —

(a) the number that did not receive services during the year under the state program funded under this section or an equivalent state program;

(b) the number that received services during the year under the state program funded under this section or an equivalent state program; and

(c) the number that were removed from their families during the year by disposition of the case.

(4) The number of families that received preventive services, including use of differential response, from the state during the year.

(5) The number of deaths in the state during the year resulting from child abuse or neglect.

(6) Of the number of children described in paragraph (5), the number of such children who were in foster care.

(7)

(a) The number of child protective service personnel responsible for the —

(i.) intake of reports filed in the previous year;

(ii.) screening of such reports;

(iii.) assessment of such reports; and

(iv.) investigation of such reports.

(b) The average caseload for the workers described in subparagraph (A).

(8) The agency response time with respect to each such report with respect to initial investigation of reports of child abuse or neglect.

(9) The response time with respect to the provision of services to families and children where an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been made.

(10) N/A for NCANDS.

(11) The number of children reunited with their families or receiving family preservation services that, within five years, result in subsequent substantiated reports of child abuse or neglect, including the death of the child.

(12) The number of children for whom individuals were appointed by the court to represent the best interests of such children and the average number of out of court contacts between such individuals and children.

(13) N/A for NCANDS.

(14) N/A for NCANDS.

(15) The number of children referred to a child protective services system under subsection (b)(2)(B)(ii).

(16) The number of children determined to be eligible for referral, and the number of children referred, under subsection (b)(2)(B)(xxi), to agencies providing early intervention services under part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1431 et seq. ).

(17) The number of children determined to be victims described in subsection (b)(2)(B)(xxiv).

(18) The number of infants —

(a) identified under subsection (b)(2)(B)(ii);

(b) for whom a plan of safe care was developed under subsection (b)(2)(B)(iii); and

(c) for whom a referral was made for appropriate services, including services for the affected family or caregiver, under subsection (b)(2)(B)(iii).

The items listed under number (10), (13), and (14) are not collected by NCANDS.

The Children's Bureau proposes to continue collecting the NCANDS data through the two files of the Detailed Case Data Component, the Child File (the case-level component of NCANDS) and the Agency File (additional aggregate data, which cannot be collected at the case level). There are no proposed changes to the NCANDS data collection instruments. Small changes were made to the instructions to provide clarity, streamline the process, and reduce state burden.

Respondents: State governments, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

Comments: The Department specifically requests comments on (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Consideration will be given to comments and suggestions submitted within 60 days of this publication.

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.

Description: State and tribal title IV-E agencies are required to report AFCARS case-level information on all children in foster care and children who have been adopted or placed in a guardianship with title IV-E agency involvement. The data includes information about children who enter foster care, their entries and exits, placement details, and foster/adoptive parent information. The data collected will inform policy decisions, program management, and responses to Congressional and Departmental inquiries. Specifically, the data are used for short/long-term budget projections, trend analysis, child and family service reviews, and to target areas for improved technical assistance.

The AFCARS regulation (45 CFR part 1355.40) recently underwent a revision with a final rule in December 2024 (89 FR 96569), which added 62 data elements to require state title IV-E child welfare agency reporting of more detailed information related to the Indian Child Welfare Act's procedural protections. This increased the reporting burden for states only.

This request is for public comment on the burden calculations. It does not seek comment on the data elements that have been through the rulemaking process.

Respondents: Title IV-E State and Tribal Child Welfare Agencies.

In the currently approved information collection, burden was displayed in sum for state and tribal recordkeeping activities. To more clearly document estimated burden per respondent type after the recent addition of elements for states, this request breaks the recordkeeping burden out by respondent. The estimated time per response for tribes remains the same while the estimated time per response for states increased from 8,538 to 9,036 hours per response.

Comments: The Department specifically requests comments on (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Consideration will be given to comments and suggestions submitted within 60 days of this publication.

FDA believes that patients can and should bring their own experiences to bear in helping the Agency to evaluate the benefit-risk profiles of certain devices. This kind of input can be important to consider during FDA's decision making for these devices across the total product life cycle. This guidance updates the recommendations in the 2016 guidance entitled “Patient Preference Information—Voluntary Submission, Review in Premarket Approval Applications, Humanitarian Device Exemption Applications, and De Novo Requests, and Inclusion in Decision Summaries and Device Labeling” (“2016 PPI Guidance”). Since the issuance of the 2016 PPI Guidance, there have been many developments in the use of PPI for devices, including an increase in industry-sponsored PPI studies provided to FDA for consideration as part of a benefit-risk assessment, and numerous collaborations between FDA scientists and a variety of interested parties to conduct PPI studies to inform clinical trial design and FDA decision making across a wide range of diseases, conditions, and device areas. FDA has also implemented its benefit-risk framework across the total product life cycle (TPLC), including the submission and review of IDE applications, requests for a Breakthrough Device designation, PMAs, HDE applications, De Novo requests, and 510(k)s, and other FDA decisions involving administrative, enforcement, and other actions. This update of the 2016 PPI Guidance reflects this TPLC scope as well as developments in the field of health preference research. This final guidance fulfills a commitment in Section V.E. of the Medical Device User Fee Amendments Performance Goals and Procedures, Fiscal Years 2023 Through 2027 (MDUFA V) to update the 2016 PPI Guidance with pragmatic insights and to address common questions for those interested in the use of PPI in regulatory submissions. This guidance supersedes the 2016 PPI Guidance issued on August 24, 2016.

FDA considered the applicability of Executive Order 14192, per Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance in M-25-20, and finds this action to be neither regulatory nor deregulatory.

A notice of availability of the draft guidance appeared in the Federal Register of September 6, 2024 (89 FR 72856). FDA considered comments received and revised the guidance as appropriate in response to the comments, including clarifying terminology, adding recommendations on when sponsors may find it helpful to meet with FDA, and adding recommendations on when patient engagement during the design and implementation of a study may be beneficial.

This guidance is being issued consistent with FDA's good guidance practices regulation (21 CFR 10.115). The guidance represents the current thinking of FDA on Incorporating Voluntary Patient Preference Information over the Total Product Life Cycle. It does not establish any rights for any person and is not binding on FDA or the public. You can use an alternative approach if it satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations.

Persons interested in obtaining a copy of the guidance may do so by downloading an electronic copy from the internet. A search capability for all Center for Devices and Radiological Health guidance documents is available at https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance/guidance-documents-medical-devices-and-radiation-emitting-products. This guidance document is also available at https://www.regulations.gov, https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents, or https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/guidance-compliance-regulatory-information-biologics. Persons unable to download an electronic copy of “Incorporating Voluntary Patient Preference Information over the Total Product Life Cycle” may send an email request to CDRH-Guidance@fda.hhs.gov to receive an electronic copy of the document. Please use the document number GUI01500006 and complete title to identify the guidance you are requesting.

While this guidance contains no new collection of information, it does refer to previously approved FDA collections of information. The previously approved collections of information are subject to review by OMB under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3521). The collections of information in the following table have been approved by OMB:

The dependent resurvey and survey within Township 19 South, Range 27 East, accepted December 17, 2025, for Group No. 1221 New Mexico. This plat was prepared at the request of the BLM, New Mexico State Office, Minerals Division.

The dependent resurvey and survey within Township 19 North, Range 15 West, accepted February 19, 2026, for Group No. 242 Oklahoma. This plat was prepared at the request of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Southern Plains Region.

The Supplemental Plat of Township 10 North, Range 26 East, accepted January 28, 2026, for Group No. 247 Oklahoma. This plat was prepared at the request of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Eastern Oklahoma Region.

A person or party who wishes to protest an official filing of a survey or supplemental plat identified above must file a written notice of protest with the BLM State Director for New Mexico, at the address listed in the ADDRESSES section of this notice.

The notice of protest must identify the specific plat(s) of survey or supplemental plat that the person or party wishes to protest. The notice of protest must be received in the BLM New Mexico State Office no later than the scheduled date of the proposed official filing of the plat(s) of survey or supplemental plat being protested, see the DATES section earlier; if received after regular business hours, a notice of protest will be considered filed the next business day.

A written statement of reasons in support of the protest, if not filed with the notice of protest, must be filed with the BLM State Director for New Mexico within 30 days after the notice of protest is received.

If a notice of protest of the official filing of plat(s) of survey or supplemental plat is received prior to the scheduled date of official filing, the official filing of plat(s) of survey or supplemental plat identified in the notice of protest will be stayed pending consideration of the protest. Plat(s) of survey or the supplemental plat will not be officially filed until the next business day after all timely protests have been dismissed or otherwise resolved.

Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personally identifiable information in your protest, please be aware that your entire protest, including your personally identifiable information, may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask the BLM in your comment to withhold your personally identifiable information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.

In accordance with the PRA and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), all information collections require approval under the PRA. We may not conduct or sponsor, and you are not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number.

A Federal Register notice with a 60-day public comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on September 11, 2025 (90 FR 44097). We did not receive any comments in response.

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.

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; and

(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 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: Authorized by the NPS Organic Act, 54 U.S.C. 100101 et seq., and the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S. Code Chapter 6A, the NPS Office of Public Health (OPH) is called upon by National Park Service leadership and others to conduct disease surveillance, respond to urgent outbreaks, and prevent illnesses within or associated with National Parks. In some areas of the National Park System, state and local health departments may not have jurisdiction; even where state and local health departments do have jurisdiction, they may rely on the NPS for public health response on public lands.

This collection will allow the NPS OPH to conduct epidemiological investigations in response to public health events of concern, including:

The information collected will be used to determine the agents, sources, modes of transmission, or risk factors so that effective prevention and control measures can be implemented.

Title of Collection: NPS Case and Outbreak Investigation Data Collections.

OMB Control Number: 1024-0289.

Form Number: 10-867.

Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.

Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals/households, businesses, and governments.

Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 500.

Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 500.

Estimated Completion Time per Response: Average 30 minutes.

Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 250 hours.

Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.

Frequency of Collection: On occasion.

Total Estimated Annual Non hour Burden Cost: None.

The authority for this action is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. ).

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. We may not conduct, or sponsor, and you are not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number.

A Federal Register notice with a 60-day public comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on September 2, 2025 (90 FR 42439). We did not receive any comments in response

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.

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 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: The National Park Service (NPS) is authorized by regulations codified in 36 CFR 7.13(l), Special Regulations; Areas of the National Park System; Yellowstone National Park; Winter Use, to establish a management framework that allows the public to experience the unique winter resources and recreational opportunities at Yellowstone National Park (YELL). Access to most of the park in the winter is limited by distance and the harsh winter environment which presents challenges to safety and park operations. In response, the NPS provides opportunities for park visitors to experience Yellowstone in the winter via over-snow vehicles (snowmobiles and snow coaches, collectively OSVs). The final rule includes provisions that allow greater flexibility for commercial tour operators, provide mechanisms to make the park cleaner and quieter during the winter seasons, reward OSV innovations and technologies, and allow increases in visitation. All OSVs operating in the park are required to meet air and sound emission standards and be accompanied by a guide. As directed by the regulation, commercial OSV operators must complete the Form 10-650, “OSV Monthly Use Report” to:

Form 10-650, “OSV Monthly Use Report,” will be added to Plan Your Visit—Yellowstone National Park U.S. National Park Service upon approval. This form collects information to: (1) ensure that OSVs meet NPS emission standards to operate in the park; (2) evaluate commercial tour operators' compliance with allocated transportation events and daily and seasonal OSV group size limits; (3) ensure that established daily transportation event limits for the park are not exceeded; (4) confirm that commercial tour operators do not run out of authorizations before the end of the season and create a gap when prospective visitors cannot be accommodated; and (5) guarantee compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Title of Collection: Reporting and Recordkeeping for Snow coaches and Snowmobiles, Yellowstone National Park.

OMB Control Number: 1024-0266.

Form Number: NPS Form 10-650.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Description of Respondents: Businesses desiring to operate snow coaches and snowmobiles in Yellowstone National Park.

Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 87.

Estimated Completion Time per Response: Varies based on activity: 30 minutes to 2 hours.

Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 146 hours.

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. ).

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. We may not conduct or sponsor and you are not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

A Federal Register notice with a 60-day public comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on December 3, 2025 (90 FR 56180). We did not receive any comments in response.

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.

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 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: The NPS is authorized by 54 U.S. Code section 100701, Protection, interpretation, and research in System, to collect this information. The NPS is requesting approval to use mobile and web-based apps ( e.g., iNaturalist, eBird, Geoforms, PictureThis, Nature ID, etc.) to collect natural history and observational information during NPS sponsored-citizen science events. The information will be used to substantiate the occurrence of plant, wildlife, and invertebrate species within NPS units during these events. By using citizen science apps, information will be immediately available to all parks and others interested in species identification and advancing the knowledge of the natural world. Using mobile and web-based apps will enable parks to increase the understanding of biodiversity within the park systems.

Title of Collection: Using web and mobile-based apps during NPS Citizen Science events.

OMB Control Number: 1024-0275.

Form Number: None.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Description of Respondents: General public, individual households, and non-federal scientists.

Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 75,000.

Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 112,500.

Estimated Completion Time per Response: 5 minutes.

Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 9,375 hours.

Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.

Frequency of Collection: One time.

Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: None.

The authority for this action is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. ).

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501et seq .) and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), we provide the public and other Federal agencies with an opportunity 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 FederalRegister notice with a 60-day public comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on December 5, 2025 (90 FR 56179). No comments were received.

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.

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 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: The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the official Federal list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects significant in American history, architecture, archeology, engineering, and culture. National Register properties have significance to the history of communities, States, Tribes, or the Nation. The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 requires the Secretary of the Interior to maintain and expand the National Register, and to establish criteria and guidelines for including properties on the National Register. National Register properties must be considered in the planning for Federal or federally assisted projects and listing in the National Register is required for eligibility for Federal rehabilitation tax incentives.

The NPS is responsible for administering the National Register. Nominations for listing historic properties come from State Historic Preservation Officers (SHPO), from Federal Preservation Officers (FPO) for properties owned or controlled by the United States Government, and from Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (THPO) for properties on Tribal lands. Private individuals and organizations, local governments, and Tribes often initiate this process and prepare the necessary documentation. Regulations at 36 CFR part 60 and 63 establish the criteria and guidelines for listing and for determining the eligibility of properties.

Title of Collection: Nomination of Properties for Listing in the National Register of Historic Places.

OMB Control Number: 1024-0018.

Form Number: 10-900, 10-900-a, and 10-900-b.

Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.

Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals, Private Sector, Tribes, and Government.

Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 1,751.

Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 1,751.

Estimated Completion Time per Response: Varies from 1 hour to 220 hours, depending on respondent and/or activity.

Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 307,230 hours.

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

Frequency of Collection: On occasion.

Total Estimated Annual Non hour Burden Cost: $500.

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. ).

Authority: The authority for institution of this investigation is contained in section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, and in section 210.10 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR 210.10 (2025).

Scope of Investigation: Having considered the complaint, the U.S. International Trade Commission, on March 25, 2026, ordered that —

(1) Pursuant to subsection (b) of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, an investigation be instituted to determine whether there is a violation of subsection (a)(1)(A) of section 337 in the importation into the United States and the sale of certain products identified in paragraph (2) by reason of misappropriation of trade secrets or tortious interference with prospective economic advantage, the threat or effect of which is to destroy or substantially injure an industry in the United States;

(2) Pursuant to section 210.10(b)(1) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR 210.10(b)(1), the plain language description of the accused products or category of accused products, which defines the scope of the investigation, is “infotainment systems designed for use in passenger vehicles, head units used to provide the in-vehicle infotainment system functionality, and passenger vehicles containing infotainment systems with the misappropriated technology”;

(3) For the purpose of the investigation so instituted, the following are hereby named as parties upon which this notice of investigation shall be served:

(a) The complainant is:

(b) The respondents are the following entities alleged to be in violation of section 337, and are the parties upon which the complaint is to be served:

(c) The Office of Unfair Import Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Suite 401, Washington, DC 20436; and

(4) For the investigation so instituted, the Chief Administrative Law Judge, U.S. International Trade Commission, shall designate the presiding Administrative Law Judge.

Responses to the complaint and the notice of investigation must be submitted by the named respondents in accordance with section 210.13 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR 210.13. Pursuant to 19 CFR 201.16(e) and 210.13(a), such responses will be considered by the Commission if received not later than 20 days after the date of service by the Commission of the complaint and the notice of investigation. Extensions of time for submitting responses to the complaint and the notice of investigation will not be granted unless good cause therefor is shown.

Failure of a respondent to file a timely response to each allegation in the complaint and in this notice may be deemed to constitute a waiver of the right to appear and contest the allegations of the complaint and this notice, and to authorize the administrative law judge and the Commission, without further notice to the respondent, to find the facts to be as alleged in the complaint and this notice and to enter an initial determination and a final determination containing such findings, and may result in the issuance of an exclusion order or a cease and desist order or both directed against the respondent.