In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved. Upon resubmission, OMB requests that the new form 4710-24 be a fillable pdf, include the PRA burden statement, the principal purpose for collecting the information, the privacy act authorities, and the effect of not providing the information requested. Given the remaining concerns with the form, this ICR is approved for one year.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2021
36 Months From Approved
02/29/2020
7,943
0
7,093
3,822
0
3,545
2,400
0
2,400
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 adjustments.
The program changes are: (1) amendment of the existing adoption form to include both adoptions and sales of animals, and (2) the addition of a new form that would enable the BLM to determine that trainers provide humane treatment and care . These program changes affect burdens as follows: 850 additional responses (from 7,093 responses to 7,943 responses) and 277 additional hours (from 3,545 previously approved hours to 3,822 requested hours). The program changes do not affect any of the non-hour burdens.
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.