To improve the
utility of the NA Breeding Bird Survey, the Agency shall establish
and implement a first time observer training to minimize the bias
associated with data gathered by such observers. The agency shall
include a description of its training program in its next request
for OMB approval.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2008
05/31/2008
05/31/2005
2,500
0
2,500
12,500
0
12,500
93,000
0
0
The North American Breeding Bird
Survey (BBS) assists in fulfill- ing 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.
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:
(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;
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.