In accordance with the Migratory Bird
Treaty Act, the trapping and marking of wild migratory birds by
persons holding Federal permits must be monitored. This information
collection involves three forms related to bird banding: (1) The
Application for Federal Bird Marking and Salvage Permit; (2) The
Bird Band Recovery Report; and (3) The Bird Banding
Schedule.
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.