Endangered and Threatened Wildlife, Experimental Populations – Colorado Gray Wolf (50 CFR 17.84)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
1018-0189 SSA gray wolf FR (RIN 1018-BG79) 08142023.docx Supporting Statement A	2023-11-20
SORN Updates 03162023 88FR16277.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-11-20
16 USC 1531 ESA as of 01132021.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-01-06

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
263571	Proposal – Take of Gray Wolfes on Tribal Lands	New
257816	Notification – Recovery or Reporting of Dead Specimen and Specimen Collection (Government)	Unchanged
257814	Notification – Recovery or Reporting of Dead Specimen and Specimen Collection (Private Sector)	Unchanged
257813	Notification – Recovery or Reporting of Dead Specimen and Specimen Collection (Individuals)	Unchanged
257812	Annual Report (Government)	Unchanged
257811	Annual Report (Private Sector)	Unchanged
257810	Annual Report (Individuals)	Unchanged
257809	Reporting Requirement – Captivity for Care or to be Euthanized (Government)	Unchanged
257808	Reporting Requirement – Captivity for Care or to be Euthanized (Private Sector)	Unchanged
257807	Reporting Requirement – Captivity for Care or to be Euthanized (Individuals)	Unchanged
257806	Reporting Requirement – Opportunistic or Intentional Harassment (Government)	Unchanged
257805	Reporting Requirement – Opportunistic or Intentional Harassment (Private Sector)	Unchanged
257804	Reporting Requirement – Opportunistic or Intentional Harassment (Individuals)	Unchanged
257803	Reporting Requirement – Lethal Take (Government)	Unchanged
257802	Reporting Requirement – Lethal Take (Private Sector)	Unchanged
257801	Reporting Requirement – Lethal Take (Individuals)	Unchanged
257800	Request for "Shoot-on-Sight" Written Take Authorization (Government)	Unchanged
257799	Request for "Shoot-on-Sight" Written Take Authorization (Private Sector)	Unchanged
257798	Request for "Shoot-on-Sight" Written Take Authorization (Individuals)	Unchanged
257797	Request for Written Take Authorization (Government)	Unchanged
257796	Request for Written Take Authorization (Private Sector)	Unchanged
257795	Request for Written Take Authorization (Individuals)	Unchanged
257794	Appointment of Designated Agent (Government)	Unchanged
257793	Appointment of Designated Agent (Private Sector)	Unchanged
257792	Appointment of Designated Agent (Individuals)	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1018-0197	ICR Reference No: 202311-1018-006
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202301-1018-002
Agency/Subagency: DOI/FWS	Agency Tracking No: RIN 1018-BG79 (Proposed Rule)
Title: Endangered and Threatened Wildlife, Experimental Populations – Colorado Gray Wolf (50 CFR 17.84)
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 11/20/2023

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	25	0
Time Burden (Hours)	25	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: Individuals of designated experimental populations for species listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA, 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) are categorically protected. Documentation of human-related mortalities, recovery of dead specimens, animal husbandry actions necessary to manage the population, and other types of take related to the status of experimental populations is important for monitoring the success of reintroduction efforts and recovery efforts in general. To minimize potential conflict with humans that could undermine recovery efforts, livestock depredations connected with experimental populations of listed species require prompt attention for purposes of determining the location, timing, and nature of the predatory behavior involved, accurate determination of the species responsible for a livestock kill, and the timely application of necessary control measures. We collect information in nonform format. The information collection requirements are in 50 CFR 17.84.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 1531 Name of Law: Endangered Species Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1018-BG79	Final or interim final rulemaking	88 FR 77014	11/08/2023

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 25

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Annual Report (Government)
Annual Report (Individuals)
Annual Report (Private Sector)
Appointment of Designated Agent (Government)
Appointment of Designated Agent (Individuals)
Appointment of Designated Agent (Private Sector)
Notification – Recovery or Reporting of Dead Specimen and Specimen Collection (Government)
Notification – Recovery or Reporting of Dead Specimen and Specimen Collection (Individuals)
Notification – Recovery or Reporting of Dead Specimen and Specimen Collection (Private Sector)
Proposal – Take of Gray Wolfes on Tribal Lands
Reporting Requirement – Captivity for Care or to be Euthanized (Government)
Reporting Requirement – Captivity for Care or to be Euthanized (Individuals)
Reporting Requirement – Captivity for Care or to be Euthanized (Private Sector)
Reporting Requirement – Lethal Take (Government)
Reporting Requirement – Lethal Take (Individuals)
Reporting Requirement – Lethal Take (Private Sector)
Reporting Requirement – Opportunistic or Intentional Harassment (Government)
Reporting Requirement – Opportunistic or Intentional Harassment (Individuals)
Reporting Requirement – Opportunistic or Intentional Harassment (Private Sector)
Request for "Shoot-on-Sight" Written Take Authorization (Government)
Request for "Shoot-on-Sight" Written Take Authorization (Individuals)
Request for "Shoot-on-Sight" Written Take Authorization (Private Sector)
Request for Written Take Authorization (Government)
Request for Written Take Authorization (Individuals)
Request for Written Take Authorization (Private Sector)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	25	0	0	25	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	25	0	0	25	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 request for final approval of the new OMB control number assigned (1018-0189) in conjunction the information collections associated with our final rule (RIN 1018-BG79).

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $7,769

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

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? No

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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: 11/20/2023

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