11 Sep 2025
🐻NPS Notice on Bear Sighting and Encounter Reports Compliance
Agency Information Collection Activities: National Park Service Bear Sighting and Encounter Reports
Summary
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the National Park Service (NPS, we) are proposing to revise a currently approved information collection.
Agencies
- Interior Department
- National Park Service
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The notice addresses a revised information collection regarding bear sightings and encounters at national parks, which may involve regulatory compliance for businesses operating in or near these areas that are impacted by bear interactions. Moreover, the invitation for public comment gives businesses a chance to influence practices that could affect tourism and safety measures, impacting their operational protocols.