In accordance with the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act (16 U.S.C. 1331-1340) and the regulations at 43 CFR part 4700, the BLM collects specific information from individuals in order to determine (1) if applicants are qualified to adopt wild horses and burros, (2) whether or not to authorize an adopter to maintain more than four wild horses and burros, (3) whether or not to grant requests for replacement animals or refunds, and (4) whether or not to terminate a private maintenance and care agreement.
US Code:
16 USC 1331-1340
Name of Law: Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act
There are no program changes. The adjustments are 31 fewer responses, 2,323 more hour burdens, and $550 more non-hour burdens. These adjustments are due to the BLMâs experience with this collection of information in the last three years. The non-hour cost burdens increased by $550 (from $1,850 to $2,400) due to adjustments in the number of responses.
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.