Policy Watchtower/Consultation
USGS seeks public comment by Jan. 4, 2027 on landslide grant paperwork
Interior DepartmentConsultationNov 4, 2026
Check: Tribal governments that apply for or receive USGS landslide hazard grants can comment until January 4, 2027 on the proposed renewal of the application and reporting requirements, though this notice does not change who is eligible.
What it does
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), a federal agency must seek public comment before asking for information from the public. This notice proposes renewing the information collection for the Landslide Hazard Mapping and Assessment Program, which covers State, territorial, local, and Tribal governments, and estimates 20 annual respondents at 40 hours each. Tribal governments that apply for or hold these grants are among the groups whose burden is measured, and the is open now.
Why it matters for tribal funding
Tribes eligible. Tribes or Native organizations are among those who can apply or are covered, alongside others.
Who it covers: Tribal governments.
Rules it touches: 5 CFR 1320
What to do next
- Submit comments by 2027-01-04 at regulations.gov under No. USGS-2026-0463, or mail them to the USGS Information Collections Clearance Officer, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, MS 159, Reston, VA 20192.
- Route the notice to the grants office staff who prepare landslide proposals so they can compare the 40-hour burden estimate with actual application and reporting effort.
Sources
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- Federal Register: tribal termsNoticeNov 4, 2026
Agency Information Collection Activities; Landslide Hazard Mapping and Assessment Grant Program
Quoted from the source: “Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before January 4, 2027.”
Quoted from the source: “the USGS provides competitive grants to State, territorial, local, and Tribal governments to research, map, assess, and collect data on landslide hazards”
Quoted from the source: “Response is voluntary but required to be eligible to receive funding.”
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