Subsistence migratory bird hunting is
authorized in subsistence-eligible areas of Alaska. We collect
information on the annual subsistence harvest of 60 species of
birds (including geese, ducks, swans, cranes, loons, seabirds,
shorebirds, and upland game birds) through surveys of households in
the subsistence-eligible areas of Alaska. Data are used to
promulgate harvest regulations to provide maximum subsistence
harvest opportunity while keeping migratory bird populations at
desired levels.
US Code:
16 USC 742a-742j Name of Law: Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956
US Code: 16
USC 703-712 Name of Law: Migratory Bird Treaty Act
We are reporting 9,660
responses totaling 805 annual burden hours, which is an adjustment
decrease of 69 responses and 6 burden hours from our previous
submission. This small difference exists because the current burden
hour is based on a revised and slightly higher response rate (80
percent) as compared to the previous submission (77 percent). A
higher response rate translates to a smaller number of households
that need to be contacted to achieve the sampling goal.
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.