In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three
years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2021
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2018
56
0
35
209
0
81
0
0
0
This information collection is
associated with regulations implementing the Migratory Bird Treaty
Act (MBTA; 16 U.S.C. 703 et seq.). The MBTA implements four
treaties concerning migratory birds that the United States has
signed with Canada, Mexico, Japan, and Russia. Under the treaties,
we must preserve most species of birds in the United States, and
activities involving migratory birds are prohibited except as
authorized by regulation. We collect information concerning
depredation actions taken under 50 CFR 21.43 (authorizes the take
of blackbirds, cowbirds, crows, grackles, and magpies under certain
circumstances) and 50 CFR 21.46 (authorizes the take of scrub jays
and Steller’s jays in Washington and Oregon under certain
circumstances). We collect the information to determine how many
birds of each species are taken each year and whether the control
actions are likely to affect the populations of those species. 50
CFR 21.43(f )(6) requires that when an injured or debilitated bird
of a nontarget species is federally listed as an endangered,
threatened, or candidate species, you must deliver it to a
rehabilitator and report the take to the nearest U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service Field Office or Special Agent.
Based on our outreach
documented in question 8, we increased the burden for the reporting
requirement associated with the Annual Report (FWS Form
3-202-21-2143) from 1.5 hours to 2 hours. We also increased the
recordkeeping burden for the Annual Report from 1 hours to 2 hours.
The total burden for form 3-202-21-2143 is now 4 hours per
submission. As a result, we are reporting a change in adjustment
due to agency estimate of 44 hours for the additional time burden.
The title of collection was changed to “Depredation Orders Under 50
CFR 21.43 and 21.46” to incorporate the additional CFR reference of
21.46 covering scrub jay and Steller jay depredation orders. Based
on the comments received as documented in question 8, we developed
an annual report form (3-2500) for 50 CFR 21.46. It is expected
that the availability of this form will increase the number of
reports received, providing a more accurate picture of how this
regulation is used. As a result of this new IC, we are reporting a
change due to agency discretion of 21 annual responses and 84
annual burden hours.
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 3-2500 Depredation Order for Depredating Jays in Washington and Oregon (FWS Form 3-2500) - Government
1018-0146 SSA Updated 10302017.docx
1018-0146 30-day FRN Published 12082017 82FR58022 2017-26446.pdf
Depredation Order for Depredating Jays in Washington and Oregon (FWS Form 3-2500) - Government