How do I submit a public comment on National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program?

The public comment window for this decision closed on April 24, 2026. The record of what was at stake stays on this page.

When is the public comment deadline for National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program?

The comment window closed on April 24, 2026.

Do public comments actually change federal decisions?

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Agency Information Collection Activities; National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program

National Park ServiceFederal Register 2026-05799 ↗

Cultural Heritage Historic Preservation

The National Park Service is renewing its information collection process for the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program without any changes. This program collects information from applicants seeking to have sites, facilities, or programs recognized for their connection to the Underground Railroad. It affects historical preservation organizations, local governments, tribes, and individuals who participate in or apply to the program.

In the agency’s own words

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the National Park Service (NPS, we) are proposing to renew an information collection without change.

Federal Register 2026-05799 ↗

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