Evaluation of the Arctic Rivers Project

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Published 30-Day 91 FR 45280 1028-0137 Arctic Rivers Project 20260720.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-07-20	Available
Supporting Statement A - 1028-0137 - Evaluation of the Arctic Rivers Project - 20260623.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-07-16	Available
NAEC Arctic Rivers Project Comment_05_2026.pdf	Public Comments	Uploaded 2026-05-10	Available
USGS-2026-0199-DRAFT-0001.html	Public Comments	Uploaded 2026-05-10	Available
Published 60-Day 91 FR 23301 1028-0137 Evaluation of the Arctic Rivers Project 20260430.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-06-16	Available
Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-10-03	Available
National Science Foundation Award Number 1928189.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-09-30	Available
15 USC 2901 Climate Change Program.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-09-29	Available
43 USC 31 Organic Act Full.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-09-29	Available
1028- NEW Arctc Rivers 60-Day FRN _Published.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-09-26	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
256226	Arctic Rivers Project - Pre Summit, Post Summit, and Evaluation - State, Local	Other-	Modified
256212	Arctic Rivers Project - Individuals	Other-	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1028-0137	ICR Reference No: 202604-1028-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202209-1028-001
Agency/Subagency: DOI/GS	Agency Tracking No: Ryan Toohey
Title: Evaluation of the Arctic Rivers Project
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: 07/20/2026

table that charts list comparision

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2026
Responses	150	150
Time Burden (Hours)	75	450
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: USGS will collect information from stakeholders of the Arctic Rivers Project, which include representatives of Indigenous communities in Alaska, representatives of Indigenous organizations, and others regarding the effectiveness of participatory methods and achievement of overall project goals. Evaluation information will be collected via semi-structured interviews, surveys, and polls.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 15 USC 2901-2908 Name of Law: The National Climate Program Act
   US Code: 43 USC 31a Name of Law: Organic Act of March 3, 1879
  

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:
	91 FR 23301	04/30/2026
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 45280	07/20/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

table that charts list of burden

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Arctic Rivers Project - Individuals
Arctic Rivers Project - Pre Summit, Post Summit, and Evaluation - State, Local

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ICR Summary of Burden

table that charts list 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	150	150	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	75	450	0	0	-375	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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $19,287

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: 07/20/2026

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