The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16
U.S.C. 703 et seq.), as amended, authorizes and directs the
Secretary of the Interior to determine to what extent migratory
game birds may be hunted. For several species of game birds,
including the mourning dove, this determination is based primarily
on biological information gathered through surveys. For mourning
doves, the essential information is collected by means of the
Call-Count Survey.
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.