NOAA Seeks Feedback on Coastal Management Forms
Published Date: 6/17/2026
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Summary
NOAA is asking for public feedback on their paperwork about managing U.S. coastal areas. This helps make sure the forms are clear and not too much work for states and others involved. Comments are open until August 17, 2026, and this update won’t cost extra money but keeps the program running smoothly.
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States Must Submit Coastal Grant Forms
State, local, and tribal governments must respond to NOAA's information collection (OMB Control Number 0648-0119) to obtain or retain Coastal Zone Management grants. The notice estimates 34 respondents, a total annual burden of 8,916 hours, an estimated total annual public cost of $850, and specific time-per-response amounts (for example: Performance Reports 40 hours; assessment and strategy documents 260 hours; CNP documentation 240 hours). Comments on this collection are due on or before August 17, 2026.
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