The Department of the Interior (DOI) manages an estimated 74 million objects and scientific specimens, and over 91,000 linear feet of archives in trust for the American public. This diverse collection consists of archaeological artifacts, archives, biological specimens, ethnographic objects, fine arts, geological specimens, historic objects, and paleontological specimens that are held by the Departmentâs bureaus and offices (bureaus).
This information collection request is directed to non-Federal repositories that house DOI museum collections. The information that DOI obtains, on a voluntary basis, concerns DOI museum collections held at non-Federal repositories. Receipt of this information supports the Departmentâs management of its museum collections for public benefit, including preservation, protection, access, and use, as well as where applicable, compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).
Although the majority of DOIâs documented collections are housed in bureau facilities across the nation, at least 10 percent are located at approximately 970 non-Federal repositories, primarily state, tribal, and local museums and university departments. Most of the DOI museum artifacts, specimens, and archives housed in non-Federal repositories resulted from projects on Federal lands, and include collections from the disciplines of archaeology, biology, geology, and paleontology, as well as associated project documentation.
US Code:
16 USC 470aaa-470aaaâ11
Name of Law: Paleontological Resources Preservation Act
US Code:
16 USC 461-467
Name of Law: Historic Sites Act of 1935
US Code:
16 USC 18f
Name of Law: Management of Museum Properties Act of 1955
US Code:
16 USC 431-433
Name of Law: Act for the Preservation of American Antiquities of 1906
US Code:
25 USC 3001-3013
Name of Law: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990
US Code:
40 USC 524
Name of Law: Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949
US Code:
16 USC 1 et seq.
Name of Law: National Park Service Organic Act of 1916
US Code:
16 USC 470 et seq.
Name of Law: National Historic Preservation Act of 1966
US Code:
16 USC 469-469c
Name of Law: Archeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974
US Code:
16 USC 470aa-mm
Name of Law: Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Inputon Collections from Lands Administered by the Department of the Interior that are located at non-Federal Facilities
Published Article - ICR 1084-0034- 30 Day Notice - 86 FR 34274 - 06292021.pdf
DOI Museum Data ICR SS-A 2021 - Final (1).docx
Inventory