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View ICR - OIRA Conclusion
OMB Control No:
1028-0079
ICR Reference No:
200804-1028-001
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
200502-1028-002
Agency/Subagency:
DOI/GS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
North American Breeding Bird Survey
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
07/10/2009
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
05/23/2008
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
07/31/2012
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2009
Responses
2,500
0
2,500
Time Burden (Hours)
27,500
0
12,500
Cost Burden (Dollars)
126,250
0
93,000
Abstract:
The North American Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) assists in fulfilling the Secretary of Interior's responsibilities under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act by collecting avian population data for numerous migratory nongame birds in the United States.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
16 USC 715-715r
Name of Law: Migratory Bird Conservation Act
US Code:
16 USC 2901-2911
Name of Law: The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act
US Code:
16 USC 703-712
Name of Law: Migratory Bird Treaty Act
Statute at Large:
110 Stat. 26
Name of Statute: Balanced Budget Downpayment Act
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
73 FR 14832
03/19/2008
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
73 FR 30143
05/23/2008
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
North American Breeding Bird Survey
USGS
North American Breeding Bird Survey Data Form
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
2,500
2,500
0
0
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
27,500
12,500
0
0
15,000
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
126,250
93,000
0
0
33,250
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
We are reporting 2,500 responses and 27,500 burden hours for this collection. This is an increase of 15,000 burden hours. This adjustment is based on our experience in administering this collection over the past 3 years. We have increased our nonhour burden cost from $93,000 to $126,250. This adjustment is based on the current Government rate for reimbursement of POV mileage.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$192,000
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
Yes
Part B of Supporting Statement
Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002?
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Fred Travnicek 703 648-7231 atravnic@usgs.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Certification Date:
05/23/2008
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