The Fish and Wildlife Service uses the
information to evaluate applications and make decisions according
to criteria established in Federal laws and regulations on the
issuance, denial, suspension, or revocation of wildlife permits and
authorizations.
We estimate 150 responses and
1,095 burden hours for this information collection, which is an
increase of 70 responses and 37 burden hours from our previous
submission. These increases are adjustments based on our experience
in administering this collection during the past 3 years.
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.