Land-Based Wind Energy Guidelines

ICR 201208-1018-001

OMB: 1018-0148

Federal Form Document

Forms and Documents
Document
Name
Status
Supplementary Document
2012-08-29
Supplementary Document
2012-08-06
Supporting Statement A
2012-08-06
ICR Details
1018-0148 201208-1018-001
Historical Active 201201-1018-004
DOI/FWS
Land-Based Wind Energy Guidelines
Extension without change of a currently approved collection   No
Regular
Approved without change 12/17/2012
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA) 08/29/2012
This ICR has been approved for two years in order to confirm the burden estimates and better understand its practical utility. Prior to renewal of this ICR, OMB must be provided with a detailed report containing the following information: (1) A rigorous estimate of the number of respondents from the prior year and characterization of current industry participation in this collection, (2) Updated burden hour estimates through consultation with respondents, (3) A description of the extent to which the collection has led to technical advice and modifications to specific projects, and (4) A description of lessons learned from the first three years of implementation regarding ways to minimize burden on small entities. We expect the FWS will share the Federal Register notice announcing the 60-day comment period for the renewal of this ICR with affected stakeholders to ensure that interested parties provide input.
  Inventory as of this Action Requested Previously Approved
12/31/2014 36 Months From Approved 12/31/2012
400 0 400
435,600 0 435,600
9,240,000 0 9,240,000

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (we, Service), working with the Wind Turbine Guidelines Advisory Committee, developed the Land-Based Wind Energy Guidelines (Guidelines). These voluntary Guidelines provide a structured, scientific process for addressing wildlife conservation concerns at all stages of land-based wind energy development. They describe a process for wind project developers to use to gather information to identify sites with low risk to wildlife, and to assess, mitigate, and monitor the potential adverse effects of wind energy projects on wildlife and their habitats. They also promote effective communication among wind energy developers and Federal, State, and local conservation agencies and tribes. These Guidelines are intended to: • Promote compliance with relevant wildlife laws and regulations; • Encourage scientifically rigorous survey, monitoring, assessment, and research designs proportionate to the risk to species of concern; • Produce potentially comparable data across the Nation; • Mitigate, including avoid, minimize, and compensate for potential adverse effects on species of concern and their habitats; and, • Improve the ability to predict and resolve effects locally, regionally, and nationally. Although the Guidelines are voluntary, they are designed to minimize impacts to wildlife, including species protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C 703-712), Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 668–668d), and Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531–1544), as well as species not afforded protection under these Acts, but which are potentially significantly impacted by wind energy development (e.g., sage grouse). The Guidelines are also consistent with the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (16 U.S.C. 661-667e) and Executive Order 13186 – Responsibilities of Federal Agencies to Protect Migratory Birds (January 10, 2001). When used in concert with appropriate regulatory tools, the Guidelines form the best practical approach for conserving species of concern.

US Code: 16 USC 668-668d Name of Law: Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act
   US Code: 16 USC 1531-1544 Name of Law: Endangered Species Act
   US Code: 16 USC 661-667e Name of Law: Fish and Wildlife CoordinationAct
   US Code: 16 USC 703-712 Name of Law: Migratory Bird Treaty Act
  
None

Not associated with rulemaking

  77 FR 19683 04/02/2012
77 FR 52344 08/29/2012
Yes

  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 400 400 0 0 0 0
Annual Time Burden (Hours) 435,600 435,600 0 0 0 0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars) 9,240,000 9,240,000 0 0 0 0
No
No

$572,365
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Hope Grey 703 358-2482 hope_grey@fws.gov

  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:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    (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.
08/29/2012


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