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
01/31/2015
36 Months From Approved
04/30/2015
21,577
0
21,577
6,476
0
6,476
97,500
0
97,500
The Fish and Wildlife Service uses the information collected to administer a light goose Conservation Order. The conservation order allows States to reduce the number of light geese, which have become overabundant and are damaging arctic habitat.
We are reporting 21,577 responses totaling 4,627 burden hours and $78,000 in nonhour burden costs, which is a decrease of 1,849 burden hours and $19,500 in nonhour costs. We are reporting this decrease as a program change due to the reduced reporting requirements in the proposed rule.
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.
1018-0103 Supporting Statement A - final (pr).docx.rtf
50 CFR 21.60.pdf
Conservation Order Participants - provide information to States