Approval Procedures for Nontoxic Shot and Shot Coatings (50 CFR 20.134)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
1018-0067 SSA Nontoxic Shot and Shot Coatings Final 10092024.docx Supporting Statement A	2024-10-09
1018-0067 30-day FRN 10292024 89FR85980.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-10-29
1018-0067 60-day FRN 08072024 89FR64476.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-10-09
50 CFR 20.134 (up to date as of 10-07-2024).pdf Supplementary Document	2024-10-09
MBTA 16 USC 703-712 as of 01032024.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-10-09

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
10956	Approval Procedures for Nontoxic Shot and Shot Coatings	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1018-0067	ICR Reference No: 202410-1018-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202203-1018-001
Agency/Subagency: DOI/FWS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Approval Procedures for Nontoxic Shot and Shot Coatings (50 CFR 20.134)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 10/29/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2025
Responses	1	1
Time Burden (Hours)	3,200	3,200
Cost Burden (Dollars)	26,630	26,630

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Abstract: We collect this information only when a manufacturer submits an application for approval of a nontoxic shot or shot coating. The regulations at 50 CFR 20.134 outline the application and approval process for new types of nontoxic shot and specify what information we collect and how we use it to determine the shot material’s nontoxic status. When considering approval of a candidate material as nontoxic, we must ensure that it is not hazardous in the environment and that secondary exposure (ingestion of spent shot or its components) is not a hazard to migratory birds. To make that decision, we require each applicant to collect information about the solubility and toxicity of the candidate material. Additionally, for law enforcement purposes, a noninvasive field detection device must be available to distinguish candidate shot from lead shot. This information constitutes the bulk of an application for approval of nontoxic shot.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 703-711 Name of Law: Migratory Bird Treaty Act
  

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 64476	08/07/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 85980	10/29/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Approval Procedures for Nontoxic Shot and Shot Coatings

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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	1	1	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3,200	3,200	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	26,630	26,630	0	0	0	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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $3,507

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: 10/29/2024

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