Endangered and Threatened Wildlife, Experimental Populations – Grizzly Bear (50 CFR 17.84)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
1018-New SSA Grizzly 10(j) Updated 09182023.docx Supporting Statement A	2023-09-18
50 CFR Part 17 Subpart H (as of 04272023).pdf Supplementary Document	2023-05-01
ESA 16 USC 1531 et seq as of 01032022.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-05-01

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
260206	Obtaining Landowner/Land Management Entity Authorization (State/Local/Tribal Government)	New
260205	Obtaining Landowner/Land Management Entity Authorization (Private Sector)	New
260204	Obtaining Landowner/Land Management Entity Authorization (Individuals)	New
259960	Memorandums of Understanding–Removal of Bears (State/Local/Tribal Government)	New
259959	Memorandums of Understanding–Removal of Bears (Private Sector)	New
259958	Memorandums of Understanding–Removal of Bears (Individuals)	New
259957	Memorandums of Understanding – Conditioned Lethal Take (State/Local/Tribal Government)	New
259956	Memorandums of Understanding – Conditioned Lethal Take (Private Sector)	New
259955	Memorandums of Understanding – Conditioned Lethal Take (Individuals)	New
259954	Memorandums of Understanding – Relocation of Bears (State/Local/Tribal Government)	New
259953	Memorandums of Understanding – Relocation of Bears (Private Sector)	New
259952	Memorandums of Understanding – Relocation of Bears (Individuals)	New
259950	Notification – Recovery or Reporting of Dead Specimen and Specimen Collection (State/Local/Tribal Government)	New
259949	Notification – Recovery or Reporting of Dead Specimen and Specimen Collection (Private Sector)	New
259948	Notification – Recovery or Reporting of Dead Specimen and Specimen Collection (Individuals)	New
259947	Notification – General Take or Removal (Non-lethal Take) (State/Local/Tribal Government)	New
259946	Notification – General Take or Removal (Non-lethal Take) (Private Sector)	New
259945	Notification – General Take or Removal (Non-lethal Take) (Individuals)	New
259944	Notification – General Take or Removal (Lethal Take) (State/Local/Tribal Government)	New
259943	Notification – General Take or Removal (Lethal Take) (Private Sector)	New
259942	Notification – General Take or Removal (Lethal Take) (Individuals)	New
259941	Appointment of Designated Agent (State/Local/Tribal Government)	New
259940	Appointment of Designated Agent (Private Sector)	New
259939	Appointment of Designated Agent (Individuals)	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202305-1018-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOI/FWS	Agency Tracking No: RIN 1018-BG89 (Proposed Rule)
Title: Endangered and Threatened Wildlife, Experimental Populations – Grizzly Bear (50 CFR 17.84)
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 09/29/2023

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	24	0
Time Burden (Hours)	24	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: Individuals of designated experimental populations for species listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA, 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) are categorically protected. Documentation of human-related mortalities, recovery of dead specimens, animal husbandry actions necessary to manage the population, and other types of take related to the status of experimental populations is important for monitoring the success of reintroduction efforts and recovery efforts in general. To minimize potential conflict with humans that could undermine recovery efforts, livestock depredations connected with experimental populations of listed species require prompt attention for purposes of determining the location, timing, and nature of the predatory behavior involved, accurate determination of the species responsible for a livestock kill, and the timely application of necessary control measures. We collect information in nonform format. The information collection requirements are in 50 CFR 17.84.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 1531 et seq. Name of Law: Endangered Species Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1018-BG89	Proposed rulemaking	88 FR 67193	09/29/2023

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 24

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Appointment of Designated Agent (Individuals)
Appointment of Designated Agent (Private Sector)
Appointment of Designated Agent (State/Local/Tribal Government)
Memorandums of Understanding – Conditioned Lethal Take (Individuals)
Memorandums of Understanding – Conditioned Lethal Take (Private Sector)
Memorandums of Understanding – Conditioned Lethal Take (State/Local/Tribal Government)
Memorandums of Understanding – Relocation of Bears (Individuals)
Memorandums of Understanding – Relocation of Bears (Private Sector)
Memorandums of Understanding – Relocation of Bears (State/Local/Tribal Government)
Memorandums of Understanding–Removal of Bears (Individuals)
Memorandums of Understanding–Removal of Bears (Private Sector)
Memorandums of Understanding–Removal of Bears (State/Local/Tribal Government)
Notification – General Take or Removal (Lethal Take) (Individuals)
Notification – General Take or Removal (Lethal Take) (Private Sector)
Notification – General Take or Removal (Lethal Take) (State/Local/Tribal Government)
Notification – General Take or Removal (Non-lethal Take) (Individuals)
Notification – General Take or Removal (Non-lethal Take) (Private Sector)
Notification – General Take or Removal (Non-lethal Take) (State/Local/Tribal Government)
Notification – Recovery or Reporting of Dead Specimen and Specimen Collection (Individuals)
Notification – Recovery or Reporting of Dead Specimen and Specimen Collection (Private Sector)
Notification – Recovery or Reporting of Dead Specimen and Specimen Collection (State/Local/Tribal Government)
Obtaining Landowner/Land Management Entity Authorization (Individuals)
Obtaining Landowner/Land Management Entity Authorization (Private Sector)
Obtaining Landowner/Land Management Entity Authorization (State/Local/Tribal Government)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	24	0	0	24	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	24	0	0	24	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a request for a new OMB control number in conjunction with information collection associated with our proposed rule (RIN 1018-BG89) as described in question 2 above.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,729

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 09/29/2023

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