Permits for Incidental Taking of Endangered or Threatened Species

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
NMFS Application for Permits for the Incidental take of Endangered or Threatened Species Under the Endangered Species Act	Form and Instruction	Modified	Repair queued
Permit Applications	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
IIM-Major-Purchase-Request-Worksheet_withPrivacyActstmt_updatedheader_June2019_508 (1).pdf	Public Comments	Uploaded 2024-10-25	Repair queued
0648-0230 30-Day 89 FR 80541 2024-1003.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-10-03	Repair queued
0648-0230 30-Day 89 FR 80541 2024-1003.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-10-03	Available
0648-0230 SUPPORTING STATEMENT Part A.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2024-09-30	Available
0648-0230 SUPPORTING STATEMENT Part A.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2024-09-30	Available
50 CFR Part 223 Subpart B.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-09-26	Repair queued
50 CFR Part 223 Subpart B.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-09-26	Available
Section 515 of Public Law 106-554.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-09-26	Available
Section 515 of Public Law 106-554.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-09-26	Available
0648-0230 60-Day 89 FR 48398 2024-0606.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-09-26	Repair queued
0648-0230 60-Day 89 FR 48398 2024-0606.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-09-26	Available
50 CFR Part 222 (up to date as of 9-24-2024).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-09-26	Available
50 CFR Part 222 (up to date as of 9-24-2024).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-09-26	Available
Endangered Species Act (ESA).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-09-26	Available
Endangered Species Act (ESA).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-09-26	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
4145	Permit Applications	Form and Instruction	Modified	NMFS Application for Permits for the Incidental take of Endangered or Threatened Species Under the Endangered Species Act
4145	Permit Applications	Form and Instruction	Modified
186209	Permit Reports		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0230	ICR Reference No: 202409-0648-015
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202108-0648-008
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Permits for Incidental Taking of Endangered or Threatened Species
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 06/25/2026
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 10/03/2024
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved.

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2029	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2026
Responses	35	0	33
Time Burden (Hours)	427	0	408
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	990

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Abstract: This request is for an extension of a current information collection. The Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et. seq.) imposed prohibitions against the taking of endangered species. In 1982, Congress revised the ESA to allow permits authorizing the taking of endangered species incidental to otherwise lawful activities. The corresponding regulations (50 CFR part 222) established procedures for persons to apply for such a permit. In addition, the regulations set forth specific reporting requirements for such permit holders. The regulations contain three sets of information collections: (l) applications for incidental take permits, (2) applications for certificates of inclusion, and (3) reporting requirements for permits issued. Certificates of inclusion are only required if a general permit is issued to a representative of a group of potential permit applicants, rather than requiring each entity to apply for and receive a permit. The required information is used to evaluate the impacts of the proposed activity on endangered species, to make the determinations required by the ESA prior to issuing a permit, and to establish appropriate permit conditions. When a species is listed as threatened, section 4(d) of the ESA requires the Secretary to issue whatever regulations are deemed necessary or advisable to provide for conservation of the species. In many cases those regulations contain a blanket application of the ESA’s section 9 take prohibition. However, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) recognizes certain exceptions to that prohibition, including habitat restoration actions taken in accord with approved state watershed action plans. While watershed plans are prepared for other purposes in coordination with or fulfillment of various state programs, a watershed group wishing to take advantage of the exception for restoration activities (rather than obtaining a section 10 permit) would have to submit the plan for NMFS review.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 1531 et seq. Name of Law: Endangerd Species Act of 1973
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 48398	06/06/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 80541	10/03/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Permit Applications	N/A	NMFS Application for Permits for the Incidental take of Endangered or Threatened Species Under the Endangered Species Act
Permit Reports

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	Total Approved	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	35	33	0	0	2	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	427	408	0	0	19	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	990	0	0	-990	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: There are anticipated increases in the volume of permit applications due to several factors: Increased Non-Compliance Cases: More state fisheries are receiving Notices of Intent (NOIs) due to non-compliance with the Endangered Species Act (ESA). As a result, these states are required to apply for Incidental Take Permits, leading to a higher number of permit applications. Growth in Survey Projects: There has been a rise in survey projects related to Offshore Wind (OSW) development. These projects require permits, contributing to the increased application volume. Increased Permit Transfers: Although transfer requests have not been prevalent in the past, we expect to see more requests as the number of issued permits rises. These permits typically have long durations, leading to an increased likelihood of permit transfers over time. These factors are expected to impact the number of applicants seeking permits, though the information collection process itself remains unchanged.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $30,999

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.     Yes

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.     Yes

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: 10/03/2024

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