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Geological Survey (USGS)

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is the nation's largest water, earth, and biological science and civilian mapping agency. It collects, monitors, analyzes, and provides scientific understanding of natural resource conditions, issues, and problems.

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Official name: U.S. Geological Survey
Display name: Geological Survey (USGS)
Short name: USGS
Branch: Executive
Agency type: subagency
Main address: 12201 Sunrise Valley Dr. Reston, VA 20192

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Notice

Published April 8, 2026

91 FR 17811

Agency Information Collection Activities; Revisions to the U.S. Geological Survey's Bird Banding and Marking Permit Application

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is proposing to renew an information collection with early revisions.

Comment by June 8, 2026

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12201 Sunrise Valley Dr. Reston, VA 20192

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Notice

Published March 31, 2026

91 FR 16012

Agency Information Collection Activities; Alaska Beak Deformity Observations

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is proposing to renew an information collection as part of the ongoing research in North American birds. Members of the public provide observation reports of birds with deformities from Alaska and other regions.

Comment by June 1, 2026

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Notice

Published March 25, 2026

91 FR 14583

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; USGS Water Resources Research Act Program

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is proposing to renew an information collection.

Comment by April 24, 2026

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Notice

Published March 18, 2026

91 FR 13051

Agency Information Collection Activities; Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) Competitive Cooperative Agreement Program With State Geological Surveys

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is proposing to renew an information collection.

Comment by May 18, 2026

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Notice

Published March 13, 2026

91 FR 12440

Agency Information Collection Activities; Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Sighting Report Form and Alert Registration Form

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is proposing to renew an information collection.

Comment by May 12, 2026

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Notice

Published March 9, 2026

91 FR 11334

Notice of Public Meeting of Scientific Earthquake Studies Advisory Committee

In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is hereby giving notice that the Scientific Earthquake Studies Advisory Committee (SESAC) will meet as noted below.

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