THE MOURNING DOVE CALL-COUNT SURVEY IS
CONDUCTED ANNUALLY TO ASSESS TH POPULATION STATUS OF THE MOURNING
DOVE, AN IMPORTANT MIGRATORY GAME BIRD. THE SURVEY DATA ARE
ANALYZED, AND THE RESULTING ASSESSMENT OF T POPULATION STATUS
SERVES TO GUIDE THE ANNUAL PROMULGATION OF REGULATIO FOR HUNTING
THE SPECIES. THIS FORM IS NOT SENT TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC, BUT
RATHER USED IN A COOPERATIVE EFFORT BETWEEN STATE WILDLIFE
AGENCIE
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.