The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16
U.S.C. 703-711) and the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 (16 U.S.C.
742d) designate the Department of the Interior as the key agency
responsible for: (1) the wise management of migratory bird
populations frequenting the United States, and (2) setting hunting
regulations that allow appropriate harvests that are within the
guidelines that will allow for those populations' well-being. These
responsibilities dictate that we gather accurate data on various
characteristics of migratory bird harvest. Based on information
from harvest surveys, we can adjust hunting regulations as needed
to optimize harvests at levels that provide a maximum of hunting
recreation while keeping populations at desired levels.
US Code:
16
USC 742d Name of Law: Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956
US Code: 16
USC 703-711 Name of Law: Migratory Bird Treaty Act
We are reporting a total
increase of 27,899 annual responses and 5,951 burden hours. Of
this, we are reporting an increase (due to change in agency
estimate) of 2,399 annual responses and 4,251 associated with the
previously approved information collections. We are also reporting
an increase (due to agency discretion) of 25,500 responses and
1,700 burden hours associated with the new information collection
for the Online Migratory Bird Harvest Survey.
Madonna Baucum 202 354-1916
madonna_baucum@nps.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.