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View ICR - OIRA Conclusion
OMB Control No:
1018-0019
ICR Reference No:
201803-1018-006
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201502-1018-001
Agency/Subagency:
DOI/FWS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
North American Woodcock Singing Ground 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:
06/10/2018
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
04/19/2018
Terms of Clearance:
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
06/30/2021
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2018
Responses
808
0
759
Time Burden (Hours)
1,515
0
1,354
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. 703 711) requires the Secretary of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service) to implement a viable and ongoing program for the protection and conservation of various migratory birds. The North American Woodcock Singing Ground Survey is an essential part of the migratory bird management program and provides the data necessary to determine the population status of the woodcock. In addition, the information is vital in assessing the relative changes in the geographic distribution of the woodcock. Federal, State, Provincial, tribal, and local wildlife agencies in the United States and Canada work cooperatively to monitor woodcock populations.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
16 USC 703-711
Name of Law: Migratory Bird Treaty 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:
82 FR 47763
10/13/2017
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
83 FR 17429
04/19/2018
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
2
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
North American Woodcook Singing Ground Survey
3-156, 3-156
North American Woodcock Singing Ground Survey - US Version
,
North American Woodcock Singing Ground Survey - Canada Version
North American Woodcook Singing Ground Survey (Electronic Submission)
3-156, 3-156
North American Woodcock Singing Ground Survey - US Version
,
North American Woodcock Singing Ground Survey - Canada Version
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
808
759
0
0
49
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
1,515
1,354
0
0
161
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
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 a net increase of 49 responses and 161 total burden hours with this submission. There were quite a few changes that caused adjustments in both hour and cost burden since our last ICR submission. Based on the feedback received during our outreach as explained in question 8, we added an additional 5 minutes of training per observer, which increased the average completion time to increase by 0.08 hours. We also have more respondents who enter data electronically, as well as the increase in reporting burden of an additional 8 minutes per respondent (based on our outreach reported in question 8). We adjusted the Federal salary costs since we no longer have as many federal staff assisting with the survey. We also adjusted the operating costs since most survey materials are now sent back and forth electronically. Office materials to coordinate the survey went up to adjust for inflation and additional office materials needed. U.S. hourly labor costs went up to adjust for cost of living increases as did the benefits percentage by 0.09. Canadian hourly labor costs went down due to the exchange rate adjustment from 2014.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$70,860
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
Yes
Part B of Supporting Statement
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
Yes
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
Yes
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Madonna Baucum 202 354-1916 madonna_baucum@nps.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:
04/19/2018
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