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

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
1018-0095 SSA ExPop 08172026.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-08-17	Available
1018-0095, 0197, 0199 30-day FRN 09022026 91FR56460.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-09-02	Available
FWS-HQ-ES-2025-1463-0026 WhoPoo 05112026.pdf	Public Comments	Uploaded 2026-05-11	Available
FWS-HQ-ES-2025-1463-0020 Pettus 05102026.pdf	Public Comments	Uploaded 2026-05-10	Available
FWS-HQ-ES-2025-1463-0019 Kappelman 05112026.pdf	Public Comments	Uploaded 2026-05-11	Available
FWS-HQ-ES-2025-1463-0018 Anonymous 05042026.pdf	Public Comments	Uploaded 2026-05-04	Available
FWS-HQ-ES-2025-1463-0016 Anonymous 04232026.pdf	Public Comments	Uploaded 2026-04-23	Available
FWS-HQ-ES-2025-1463-0015 Dub 04152026.pdf	Public Comments	Uploaded 2026-04-15	Available
FWS-HQ-ES-2025-1463-0010 Butkus 03232026.pdf	Public Comments	Uploaded 2026-03-23	Available
FWS-HQ-ES-2025-1463-0009 Calcione 03212026.pdf	Public Comments	Uploaded 2026-03-21	Available
FWS-HQ-ES-2025-1463-0005 Anonymous 03182026.pdf	Public Comments	Uploaded 2026-03-18	Available
FWS-HQ-ES-2025-1463-0004 Gereb 03172026.pdf	Public Comments	Uploaded 2026-03-17	Available
FWS-HQ-ES-2025-1463-0003 Brown 03162026.pdf	Public Comments	Uploaded 2026-03-16	Available
FWS-HQ-ES-2025-1463-0024 CBD 05112026.pdf	Public Comments	Uploaded 2026-05-12	Available
1018-0095, 0197, 0199 60-day FRN 03122026 91FR12211.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-06-22	Available
SORN Updates 03162023 88FR16277.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-06-22	Available
ExPop Script for Employees updated 04162020.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2020-04-16	Available
ECOS PIA for final review 24MAR2020_VK edits v3.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2020-04-16	Available
50 CFR 17.84 (up to date as of 6-17-2026).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-06-22	Available
ESA 16 USC 1531 as of 01032022.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-02-08	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
182716	Notification - Specimen Collection (Government)	Instruction	Unchanged
182715	Notification - Specimen Collection (Private Sector)	Instruction	Unchanged
182714	Notification - Specimen Collection (Individuals)	Instruction	Unchanged
182713	Notification - Depredation-Related Take (Government)	Instruction	Unchanged
182712	Notification - Depredation-Related Take (Private Sector)	Instruction	Unchanged
182711	Notification - Depredation-Related Take (Individuals)	Instruction	Unchanged
182710	Notification - General Take or Removal (Government)	Instruction	Unchanged
182709	Notification - General Take or Removal (Private Sector)	Instruction	Unchanged
10983	Notification - General Take or Removal (Individuals)	Instruction	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1018-0095	ICR Reference No: 202606-1018-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202302-1018-003
Agency/Subagency: DOI/FWS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Endangered and Threatened Wildlife, Experimental Populations (50 CFR 17.84)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 09/02/2026

table that charts list comparision

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2026
Responses	105	105
Time Burden (Hours)	55	55
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. 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 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:
	91 FR 12211	03/12/2026
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 56460	09/02/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 9

table that charts list of burden

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Notification - Depredation-Related Take (Government)
Notification - Depredation-Related Take (Individuals)
Notification - Depredation-Related Take (Private Sector)
Notification - General Take or Removal (Government)
Notification - General Take or Removal (Individuals)
Notification - General Take or Removal (Private Sector)
Notification - Specimen Collection (Government)
Notification - Specimen Collection (Individuals)
Notification - Specimen Collection (Private Sector)

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ICR Summary of Burden

table that charts list 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	105	105	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	55	55	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	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: $7,933

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: 09/02/2026

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