The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. 703-711) and the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 (16 U.S.C. 742d) designate the Department of the Interior as the key agency responsible for: (1) the wise management of migratory bird populations frequenting the United States, and (2) setting hunting regulations that allow appropriate harvests that are within the guidelines that will allow for those populations' well-being. These responsibilities dictate that we gather accurate data on various characteristics of migratory bird harvest. Based on information from harvest surveys, we can adjust hunting regulations as needed to optimize harvests at levels that provide a maximum of hunting recreation while keeping populations at desired levels.
US Code:
16 USC 742d
Name of Law: Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956
US Code:
16 USC 703-711
Name of Law: Migratory Bird Treaty Act
We are reporting a total increase of 27,899 annual responses and 5,951 burden hours. Of this, we are reporting an increase (due to change in agency estimate) of 2,399 annual responses and 4,251 associated with the previously approved information collections. We are also reporting an increase (due to agency discretion) of 25,500 responses and 1,700 burden hours associated with the new information collection for the Online Migratory Bird Harvest Survey.
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.
Online Migratory Bird Harvest Survey (Individuals)