Telephone Introduction Script

Pre- meeting Survey script to be read:

Hello, My name is ________ from D.J. Case and Associates. You likely received an email that I would be calling regarding the black vulture cattle interaction issue. The Federal agencies involved are interested in getting input and we are reaching out to producers regarding their background knowledge of black vultures and their interactions with livestock. Specifically, to better understand the scope and scale of black vulture depredation on livestock; and gain an understanding of the knowledge of information and tools available for addressing the problem. Would you mind if we ask you some questions?

In accordance with the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 522a) and the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the information you provide will be used only to help structure and facilitate the upcoming Black Vulture Stakeholder workshop. It is our policy not to use your name or personal information for any other purpose.

A Federal agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. OMB has approved this information collection and assigned OMB control number 1090-0011, which expires August 31, 2018. We estimate that it will take you 15 minutes to respond to these questions, including time to collect and maintain information and complete the survey. Your response is voluntary. You may send comments on any aspect of this information collection to: Information Collection Clearance Officer, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Mail Stop BPHC, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-3803.