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.