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View ICR - OIRA Conclusion
OMB Control No:
1028-0082
ICR Reference No:
202310-1028-004
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201808-1028-004
Agency/Subagency:
DOI/GS
Agency Tracking No:
Matt Rogosky
Title:
Bird Banding and Recovery Reports
Type of Information Collection:
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
02/06/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
12/04/2023
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
02/28/2027
36 Months From Approved
02/29/2024
Responses
93,150
0
74,620
Time Burden (Hours)
4,730
0
3,759
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
In accordance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, 16 U.S.C. 703-712, the trapping and marking of wild migratory birds by persons holding Federal permits must be monitored. Formerly managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), the bird banding program is now the responsibility of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Bird Banding Laboratory (BBL). The primary role of the BBL is to support the use of banding and banding data by researchers and managers engaged in science, conservation, and management of birds, and not to play a lead role in original research. The BBL collects information using three forms and one electronic database: (1) the Application for Federal Bird Banding or Marking Permit, (2) Bird Band Recovery Report, (3) permit renewal form, and (4) an electronic database (Bandit).
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
16 USC 703-712
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:
88 FR 60482
09/01/2023
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
88 FR 84163
12/04/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
6
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Bird Banding Marking Permit Application (Public)
Bird Banding Marking Permit Renewal Form (Public)
None
Permit Renewal Form
Permit Application (State/Local/Tribal Govt)
Recovery Report ( State, Local, Tribal)
Recovery Report (Public)
Renewal Form (State/Local/Tribal Govt.)
None
Permit Renewal 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
93,150
74,620
0
10
18,520
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
4,730
3,759
0
70
901
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
There has been a measurable increase in the burden hours since the last ICR for the Recovery Report and we estimate that the Recovery Report will receive approximately 18,000 more respondents annually than the previous ICR. This is based on a running three average number of band recovery reports submitted by those accessing the form. This increase is direct result elimination of the BBL’s call center contract in 2015 (noted in the previous ICR) and a continued increase in the number of band recovery reports filed annually on reportband.gov.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$39,500
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
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?
No
Agency Contact:
Kristine Martin 559 273-2811 kmartin@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:
12/04/2023
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