Depredation Order for Blackbirds, Grackles, Cowbirds, Magpies, and Crows, 50 CFR 21.43

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
1018-rusty blackbird NOA.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-07-07
1018-rusty blackbird SSA.rtf Supporting Statement A	2010-07-07
16 USC 703 - MBTA.pdf Supplementary Document	2009-06-11

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
189515	Depredation Annual Report (govt)	Unchanged
189514	Depredation Annual Report (private sector)	Modified
189513	Depredation Annual Report (individuals)	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1018-0146	ICR Reference No: 201101-1018-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201003-1018-002
Agency/Subagency: DOI/FWS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Depredation Order for Blackbirds, Grackles, Cowbirds, Magpies, and Crows, 50 CFR 21.43
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 01/03/2011
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/03/2011
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2013	36 Months From Approved
Responses	250	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	500	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This information collection is associated with regulations implementing the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA; 16 U.S.C. 703 et seq.). The MBTA implements four treaties concerning migratory birds that the United States has signed with Canada, Mexico, Japan, and Russia. Under the treaties, we must preserve most species of birds in the United States, and activities involving migratory birds are prohibited except as authorized by regulation. 50 CFR 21.43 is a depredation order for blackbirds, cowbirds, grackles, crows and magpies that authorizes take of these birds. Persons and entities acting under the depredation order must provide an annual report on the number of birds taken, months and year taken, States and counties where taken, and the general purpose for which the birds were taken.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 703 et seq Name of Law: Migratory Bird Treaty Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1018-AV66	Final or interim final rulemaking	75 FR 75153	12/02/2010

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Depredation Annual Report (individuals)
Depredation Annual Report (private sector)
Depredation Annual Report (govt)

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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	250	0	0	250	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	500	0	0	500	0	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: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new information collection requirement associated with 50 CFR 21.43.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $14,908

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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]? 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

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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: 07/16/2010

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