Nomination of Properties for Designation as National Historic Landmarks, 36 CFR 65

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status

No forms / supporting documents in this ICR. Check IC Document Collections.

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
219009	National Historical Landmarks - Letter of Inquiry (govt) Instruction	Unchanged
219008	National Historical Landmarks - Letter of Inquiry (private sector) Instruction	Unchanged
219007	National Historical Landmark - Letter of Inquiry (indiv) Instruction	Unchanged
217985	Nomination as National Historical Landmark - govt Form	Modified
217984	Nomination as National Historical Landmark - private sector Form	Modified
217982	Nomination as National Historical Landmark - indiv Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1024-0276	ICR Reference No: 202512-1024-003
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202202-1024-002
Agency/Subagency: DOI/NPS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Nomination of Properties for Designation as National Historic Landmarks, 36 CFR 65
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 03/25/2026

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2026
Responses	45	50
Time Burden (Hours)	13,990	10,360
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The Historic Sites Act of 1935 (16 U.S.C. 461-467) directs the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary), through the National Park Service (we, NPS), to survey historic and archeological sites, buildings, and objects to determine those that possess exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the history of the United States. In accordance with the law and 36 CFR Part 65, individuals, businesses, Federal agencies, State and local public agencies, State Historic Preservation Officers, territories, and Indian tribes, may submit nominations for National Historic Landmark (NHL) designation. An NHL is an historic building, site, structure, object, or district that represents an outstanding aspect of American history and culture. There are over 2,600 properties designated as NHLs.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 54 USC 300101 et seq. Name of Law: National Historic Programs
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 42777	09/04/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 14585	03/25/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 6

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
National Historical Landmark - Letter of Inquiry (indiv)
National Historical Landmarks - Letter of Inquiry (govt)
National Historical Landmarks - Letter of Inquiry (private sector)
Nomination as National Historical Landmark - govt	10-934	National Historical Landmark Nomination
Nomination as National Historical Landmark - indiv	10-934	National Historical Landmark Nomination
Nomination as National Historical Landmark - private sector	10-934	National Historical Landmark Nomination

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	45	50	0	0	-5	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	13,990	10,360	0	0	3,630	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The change in respondent burden is the result of several adjustments to improve the accuracy of burden estimates. First, non-public–facing activities were removed from ROCIS after determining that these activities do not constitute respondent burden under the Paperwork Reduction Act. Second, the net increase in respondent burden hours reflects a refined and more accurate estimate based on actual submissions received since the last approval period, as well as stakeholder feedback summarized in Question 8. These updates better align the burden estimates with current reporting practices and respondent experience.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $780,356

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 03/25/2026

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