New Annual Report Requirements for Take of Blackbirds, Cowbirds, Crows, Grackles, and Magpies, 50 CFR 21.43

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 3-202-2143 New Annual Report Requirements for Depredation Order (govt) Form and Instruction	New
Form 3-202-2143 New Annual Report Requirements for Depredation Order (private sector) Form and Instruction	New
Form 3-202-2143 New Annual Report Requirements for Depredation Order (indiv) Form and Instruction	New
1018-PR 21.43 Supporting Statement A.rtf Supporting Statement A	2013-04-09
16 USC 703 - MBTA.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-04-02
50CFR21.43.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-04-10

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
206342	New Annual Report Requirements for Depredation Order (govt) Form and Instruction	New
206341	New Annual Report Requirements for Depredation Order (private sector) Form and Instruction	New
206340	New Annual Report Requirements for Depredation Order (indiv) Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1018-0155	ICR Reference No: 201304-1018-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOI/FWS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: New Annual Report Requirements for Take of Blackbirds, Cowbirds, Crows, Grackles, and Magpies, 50 CFR 21.43
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule	Conclusion Date: 06/05/2013
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/13/2013
Terms of Clearance: 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.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: 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.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 703 et seq. Name of Law: Migratory Bird Treaty Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1018-AY60	Proposed rulemaking	78 FR 27930	05/13/2013

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
New Annual Report Requirements for Depredation Order (private sector)	3-202-2143	Annual Report - 50 CFR 21.43 -Depredation Order for Blackbirds, Cowbirds, Grackles, Crows, and Magpies
New Annual Report Requirements for Depredation Order (govt)	3-202-2143	Annual Report - 50 CFR 21.43 -Depredation Order for Blackbirds, Cowbirds, Grackles, Crows, and Magpies
New Annual Report Requirements for Depredation Order (indiv)	3-202-2143	Annual Report - 50 CFR 21.43 -Depredation Order for Blackbirds, Cowbirds, Grackles, Crows, and Magpies

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $3,709

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 05/13/2013

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