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.