In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OMB is withholding approval at this time. Prior to publication of the final rule, the agency must submit to OMB a summary of all comments related to the information collection contained in the proposed rule and the agency response. The agency should clearly indicate any changes made to the information collection as a result of these comments.
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The regulations at 50 CFR 21.43 authorize control of some species of blackbirds, cowbirds, grackles, crows, and magpies that may be injurious to crops or livestock, or may cause human health hazards or other nuisances. We have prepared a proposed rule that will add new reporting requirements. We are proposing that the annual report include:
 GPS coordinates to three decimal places of the locations in which the birds were captured or killed. Only the county must be reported for captures by the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services, Wildlife Services that are conducted to protect agriculture operations, farming, or conservation practices.
 Species, if birds were taken for the protection of wildlife, or the crop, if birds were taken for the protection of agriculture.
 Method of take.
 Whether captured nontarget species were released, sent to rehabilitators, or died.
 If trapping was conducted, measures taken to minimize capture of nontarget species.
These additional reporting requirements will allow us to evaluate the effectiveness of the depredation order and assess the impact on nontarget species. It is important that we have this information to help us effectively manage bird populations and identify potential problems.
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.
Form 3-202-2143 New Annual Report Requirements for Depredation Order (govt)
1018-PR 21.43 Supporting Statement A.rtf
16 USC 703 - MBTA.pdf
New Annual Report Requirements for Depredation Order (govt)