The FWS has
committed to an 18-month timeline to update the data used in the
fatality prediction model for the wind industry, including
distinguishing between the impact on bald versus golden eagle
mortality rates. FWS has agreed to provide an update to OIRA on how
it analyzes monitoring information collected under this control
number by June 1, 2018 and prior to finalizing its update to the
fatality prediction model. If guidance that will be mandatory under
the regulations is developed for pre-construction or
post-construction monitoring surveys, or preparation of eagle
conservation plans, and is determined to be significant for
purposes of E.O. 12866, it must be submitted for review by OIRA
under this control number.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2019
36 Months From Approved
231
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0
23,304
0
0
360,200
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We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, propose revisions to the eagle non-purposeful take permit
regulations and eagle nest take regulations that we promulgated in
2009. Proposed revisions include the following: changes to permit
issuance criteria and duration; definitions; compensatory
mitigation standards; criteria for eagle nest removal permits;
permit application requirements; and fees. The revisions are
intended to add clarity to the eagle permit regulations, improve
their implementation, and increase compliance, while providing
strong protection for eagles.
US Code:
16
USC 668-668d Name of Law: Bald and Golden Eagle Protection
Act
We are adding additional burden
for preconstruction monitoring surveys, preparation of eagle
conservation plans, post construction monitoring, reporting take of
eagles, and reporting take of threatened and endangered species.
Additionally, we are adding a requirement for 5-year permit reviews
and changing the permit fees for some eagle permits.
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.