The regulations at 43 CFR 4700 require
specific information from those individuals who wish to adopt wild
horses and burros. BLM uses this information to determine whether
individuals qualify and are eligible to adopt these
animals.
US Code:
16 USC 1331-1340 Name of Law: Wild Free-Roaming Horse and Burro
Act
This request includes a program
increase of 62 burden hours due to previously overlooked
requirements and an adjustment increase of 2,160 hours based on a
more detailed estimation of the information collection in
accordance with our outreach. We are also requesting a program
increase in the cost burden of $7,200 due to previously overlooked
cost requirements.
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.