2026-09774Notice

Spot an Invasive Fish? USGS Wants Your Sighting Report Now

Published Date: 5/15/2026

Notice

Summary

The U.S. Geological Survey wants to keep collecting info through their Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Sighting and Alert Registration forms. This affects anyone spotting or tracking invasive aquatic species, helping protect our waters. They’re asking for public feedback by June 15, 2026, with no new costs or big changes planned—just keeping the system running smoothly!

Analyzed Economic Effects

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NAS Sighting Report Form Continues

The U.S. Geological Survey will continue collecting Nonindigenous Aquatic Species sighting reports using the NAS sighting form (OMB Control Number 1028-0098). The agency estimates about 350 respondents per year submitting about 700 sighting responses annually, with each response taking about 3 minutes and a total annual burden of about 35 hours; responding is voluntary and there are no non-hour costs.

NAS Alert Registration Keeps Running

USGS will continue offering the NAS alert registration form so users can sign up for email notifications; the agency estimates about 50 new registrants per year and about 85 registration responses annually, with each registration taking about 1 minute and a total annual burden of about 2 hours; registration is voluntary and there are no non-hour costs.

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Key Dates

Published Date
Comments Due
5/15/2026
6/15/2026

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