NOAA Renews Coastal Reports, With Tasks Ranging From Hours
Published Date: 10/30/2026
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Summary
NOAA is asking for approval to keep collecting info from 34 coastal states and territories to help manage and protect U.S. coastlines. They’re updating how they gather reports and data, which takes between 2 and 260 hours depending on the task, with a total yearly effort of nearly 8,000 hours. This helps ensure coastal programs get the funding and support they need without adding extra hassle.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Ongoing data collection for 34 coastal programs
NOAA will continue collecting information from 34 coastal states and territories to support Coastal Zone Management Program grants. The collection imposes a total annual burden of 7,961 hours (average response times range from 2–40 hours for performance reports up to 260 hours for assessment/strategy documents) and is required for states/territories to obtain or retain federal CZMA grant benefits.
Updated reporting includes FFATA and real property rules
The revised Fiscal Year 2026 Performance Progress Report Guidelines add an overview of Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reporting requirements and require reporting on real property acquired under awards. These reporting items are included in guidance for recipients of Coastal Zone Management Program awards.
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