Endangered and Threatened Wildlife - Grizzly Bear (50 CFR 17.40)

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
1018-New SSA Grizzly 4(d) RIN 1018-BI14 (PR) updated 08252025.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2025-08-26	Available
Sample MOU for Grizzly Bear.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-08-08	Available
Grizzly 12-Month Finding NCDE Grizzly 01152025 90FR3783.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-08-08	Available
Grizzly 12-Month Finding GYE Grizzly 01152025 90FR3763.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-08-08	Available
RIN 1018-BI14 Grizzly Listing with Revised 4(d) 01152025 90FR4234.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-08-08	Available
50 CFR 17.40 (up to date as of 08062025).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-08-08	Available
ESA 16 USC 1531 et seq as of 01032024.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-08-08	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
276990	Appointment of Designated Agent (State or Tribal Gov't)		New
276989	Reporting Requirement – Monitoring (State or Tribal Gov't)		New
276988	Reporting Requirement – Annual Reports Submitted by Agencies (State or Tribal Gov't)		New
276987	Reporting Requirement – Take for Defense of Life (Individuals)		New
276980	Letter of Authorization – Zoos (Private Sector)		New
276964	Authorization – Lethal Control of Grizzly Bears (State or Tribal Gov't)		New
276963	Authorization – Relocation of Grizzly Bears (State or Tribal Gov't)		New
276962	Authorization – Take of Orphaned Cubs (State or Tribal Gov't)		New
276944	Amendments - Management Tiers (State or Tribal Gov't)		New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202508-1018-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOI/FWS	Agency Tracking No: RIN 1018-BI14 (Proposed Rule)
Title: Endangered and Threatened Wildlife - Grizzly Bear (50 CFR 17.40)
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: 07/17/2026

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	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	73	0
Time Burden (Hours)	66	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 17.40.

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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-BI14	Proposed rulemaking	91 FR 44780	07/17/2026

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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: 9

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Amendments - Management Tiers (State or Tribal Gov't)
Appointment of Designated Agent (State or Tribal Gov't)
Authorization – Lethal Control of Grizzly Bears (State or Tribal Gov't)
Authorization – Relocation of Grizzly Bears (State or Tribal Gov't)
Authorization – Take of Orphaned Cubs (State or Tribal Gov't)
Letter of Authorization – Zoos (Private Sector)
Reporting Requirement – Annual Reports Submitted by Agencies (State or Tribal Gov't)
Reporting Requirement – Monitoring (State or Tribal Gov't)
Reporting Requirement – Take for Defense of Life (Individuals)

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	73	0	0	73	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	66	0	0	66	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 the information collections associated with our proposed rule (RIN 1018-BI14).

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $92,788

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: 07/17/2026

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