Archeology Permit Applications and Reports

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form DI-1926a Archeology Report	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
Form DI-1926a Archeology Report	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
Form DI-1926a Archeology Report	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
Form DI-1926 Application for Permit for Archeological Investigations	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
Form DI-1926 Application for Permit for Acheological Investigations	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
Form DI-1926 Application for Permit for Archeological Investigations	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
1024-0037 SSA.(9.9.2026).docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-09-09	Available
54 USC 300101 Antiquities Act of 1906.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2020-11-30	Available
1024-0037 SORN Archaeological Pub - FINAL DRAFT.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2020-11-30	Available
1024-0037 30-Day FRN (91 FR 61874).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-09-30	Available
1024-0037 60-day FRN (91 FR 27076).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-09-03	Available
16 USC 470cc - Archeological Resources Protection Act of 1979.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2020-11-20	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
183506	Reporting - Archeology Permits (Local Govt.)	Form and Instruction	Modified	Archeology Report
183505	Reporting - Archeology Permits (Private Sector)	Form and Instruction	Modified	Archeology Report
183504	Reporting - Archeology Permits (Individuals)	Form and Instruction	Modified	Archeology Report
183503	Applications for Archeology Permits (Private Sector)	Form and Instruction	Modified	Application for Permit for Archeological Investigations
183501	Applications for Archeology Permits (Individuals)	Form and Instruction	Modified	Application for Permit for Acheological Investigations
11091	Applications for Archeology Permits (govt)	Form and Instruction	Modified	Application for Permit for Archeological Investigations

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1024-0037	ICR Reference No: 202607-1024-004
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202310-1024-003
Agency/Subagency: DOI/NPS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Archeology Permit Applications and Reports
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  Yes
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 09/30/2026

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	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2027
Responses	180	180
Time Burden (Hours)	1,306	1,306
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: Information collected responds to statutory requirements that Federal agencies (1) issue permits to qualified individuals and institutions desiring to excavate or remove archeological resources from public or Indian lands and (2) specify terms and conditions in permits. The information collected is reported to Congress and is used for land management purposes. Federal land managers use the information collected in the application to ensure that (1) the applicant is appropriately qualified and (2) proposed work meets the requirements of the Archeological Resources Protection Act and the Antiquities Act and implementing regulations. Each permittee must complete a report at the end of the project. The report must be consistent with information in field notes, photographs, and other materials.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 54 USC 320301 – 320303 Name of Law: The Antiquities Act of 1906
   US Code: 16 USC 470cc Name of Law: The Archeological Resources Protection Act of 1979
  

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 27076	05/13/2026
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 61874	09/30/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Applications for Archeology Permits (Individuals)	DI-1926	Application for Permit for Acheological Investigations
Applications for Archeology Permits (Private Sector)	DI-1926	Application for Permit for Archeological Investigations
Applications for Archeology Permits (govt)	DI-1926	Application for Permit for Archeological Investigations
Reporting - Archeology Permits (Local Govt.)	DI-1926a	Archeology Report
Reporting - Archeology Permits (Individuals)	DI-1926a	Archeology Report
Reporting - Archeology Permits (Private Sector)	DI-1926a	Archeology Report

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	180	180	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,306	1,306	0	0	0	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: $63,000

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.     Yes

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.     Yes

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:  Yes

Description/Changes for Common Form Usage:  No Changes

Approved RCFs using this ICR

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Agency/Sub Agency	RCF ID	RCF Title	RCF Status	IC Title

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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: 09/30/2026

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