USGS Water Resources Research Act Program – Paperwork Reduction Act Renewal Notice
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The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has submitted a proposal to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to renew an existing information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995. This renewal pertains to the Water Resources Research Act (WRRA) Program, which funds water research conducted by state-based water research institutes. The information collection involves data submissions from grant recipients and state institutes reporting on research activities, project outcomes, and compliance with program requirements. Renewal of this collection ensures USGS can continue to evaluate program effectiveness and allocate federal funding appropriately. The notice was published on March 25, 2026, and invites public comment as part of the standard OMB review process. Respondents are typically university-affiliated water research institutes in each U.S. state and territory.
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Key Changes
- USGS proposes to renew an existing OMB-approved information collection under PRA of 1995 — no new obligations introduced
- Renewal applies specifically to the Water Resources Research Act (WRRA) Program grant reporting requirements
- Submission targets OMB for review and approval as of March 25, 2026
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Obligations
What this law requires
Grant recipients and state water research institutes must submit data on research activities to USGS
Grant recipients and state water research institutes must submit reports on project outcomes to USGS
Grant recipients and state water research institutes must submit documentation demonstrating compliance with WRRA program requirements to USGS