# 2026-19531: NSF Seeks Comments on Chilly Antarctic Survey Updates

2026-19531, Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; National Science Foundation Request for Proposals, is a Federal Register notice from National Science Foundation published 2026-09-24, effective Written comments on this notice must be received by November 23, 2026 to be assured consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable. Send comments to the address below. (as of 2026-10-01).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-19531
- Title: Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; National Science Foundation Request for Proposals
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: National Science Foundation
- Citation: 91 FR 60655
- Published: 2026-09-24
- Effective: Written comments on this notice must be received by November 23, 2026 to be assured consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable. Send comments to the address below.
- Comments close: 2026-11-23
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-10-01

## In one line

NSF Seeks Comments on Chilly Antarctic Survey Updates

## Summary

The National Science Foundation (NSF) wants to keep collecting info through its Antarctic Program Climate Survey but with some updates. They’re asking the public to share thoughts by November 23, 2026, to help improve the survey and reduce hassle. This extension will last up to three more years and aims to make the survey clearer and easier for participants.

## Abstract

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to extend, with changes, this collection. In accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are providing opportunity for public comments on this action. After obtaining and considering public comments, NSF will prepare the submission requesting Office of Management and Budget (OMB) clearance of this collection for no longer than 3 years.

## Effects PRIA read

- Antarctic participants will be re-surveyed: benefit, medium. If you are a United States Antarctic Program (USAP) participant in Antarctica, NSF will continue running a climate survey (tracking changes from the 2024 baseline) to monitor the USAP Sexual Assault and Harassment Prevention and Response (SAHPR) program and to support continuous evaluation and impr…
- Time burden: 2 hours per respondent: cost, low. NSF estimates the survey will take two hours per respondent. NSF expects 1,180 respondents, with a total burden of 2,360 hours. The comment deadline for this notice is November 23, 2026 and the current OMB approval expires January 31, 2027.

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## Sources
- [2026-19531 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/24/2026-19531/agency-information-collection-activities-comment-request-national-science-foundation-request-for)
- [2026-19531 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-24/pdf/2026-19531.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19531 (as of 2026-10-01).