Terrestrial Analogs Survey

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Published 30-Day 91 FR 57159 1028-0140 Terrestrial Analogs Survey 20260908.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-09-08	Available
Supporting Statement A - 1028-0140 - Terrestrial Analogs Survey - 20260807.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-08-07	Available
Published 60-Day 91 FR 40553 1028-0140 Terrestrial Analogs Survey 20260702.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-08-05	Available
43 USC 31 Organic Act USGS intro.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-07-14	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
254642	Terrestrial Analog Survey	Other-	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1028-0140	ICR Reference No: 202607-1028-003
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202108-1028-001
Agency/Subagency: DOI/GS	Agency Tracking No: Amber Gullikson
Title: Terrestrial Analogs Survey
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 09/08/2026

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	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2026
Responses	223	300
Time Burden (Hours)	112	150
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The survey is designed to gather feedback from community members that have a self-described interest in the use of terrestrial analogs. The survey is intended to assess the obstacles that exist related to training, research, sample collections, and data archiving within analog projects, the need for coordination across the community, and what products and services might be needed to further terrestrial analog use and support exploration.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

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 40553	07/02/2026
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 57159	09/08/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Terrestrial Analog Survey

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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	223	300	0	-77	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	112	150	0	-38	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $13,549

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: 09/08/2026

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