Bird Banding and Recovery Reports

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Permit Renewal Form	Form	Modified	Available
Permit Renewal Form	Form	Modified	Available
Published 30-Day 91 FR 54732 1028-0082 Bird Banding 20260824.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-08-24	Available
Supporting Statement A - Bird Banding and Recover Reports - 1028-0082 - 20260713.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-07-13	Available
M26-04081202 AZGFD comm Bird Banding and Marking Permit Application.pdf	Public Comments	Uploaded 2026-06-08	Available
USGS-2025-0006-DRAFT-0003.html	Public Comments	Uploaded 2026-06-08	Available
BBL ICR comments May 2026.pdf	Public Comments	Uploaded 2026-05-26	Available
USGS-2025-0006-DRAFT-0002.html	Public Comments	Uploaded 2026-05-26	Available
USGS-2025-0006-DRAFT-0001.html	Public Comments	Uploaded 2026-04-16	Available
50 CFR 21.70 (up to date as of 6-25-2026).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-06-29	Available
Published 60-Day 91 FR 17811 1028-0082 Bird Banding and Marking 20260408.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-06-29	Available
BBL recovery_form.JPG	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-10-17	Available
BBL renewal_form.JPG	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-10-17	Available
BBL_permit_application_form.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-10-17	Available
1028-0082 BBL screen shots 2016-01-14.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2016-01-20	Available
MIGRATORY BIRD TREATY ACT.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2009-06-30	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
204709	Renewal Form (State/Local/Tribal Govt.)	Form	Modified	Permit Renewal Form
204708	Bird Banding Marking Permit Renewal Form (Public)	Form	Modified	Permit Renewal Form
189756	Recovery Report ( State, Local, Tribal)	Other-web database	Modified
189286	Permit Application (State/Local/Tribal Govt)	Other-Permit Application	Modified
189285	Bird Banding Marking Permit Application (Public)	Other-Permit Application	Modified
11255	Recovery Report (Public)	Other-web database	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1028-0082	ICR Reference No: 202606-1028-004
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202310-1028-004
Agency/Subagency: DOI/GS	Agency Tracking No: Matt Rogosky
Title: Bird Banding and Recovery Reports
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 08/24/2026

table that charts list comparision

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	02/28/2027
Responses	101,692	93,150
Time Burden (Hours)	5,121	4,730
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: In accordance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, 16 U.S.C. 703-712, the trapping and marking of wild migratory birds by persons holding Federal permits must be monitored. Formerly managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), the bird banding program is now the responsibility of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Bird Banding Laboratory (BBL). The primary role of the BBL is to support the use of banding and banding data by researchers and managers engaged in science, conservation, and management of birds, and not to play a lead role in original research. The BBL collects information using three forms and one electronic database: (1) the Application for Federal Bird Banding or Marking Permit, (2) Bird Band Recovery Report, (3) permit renewal form, and (4) an electronic database (Bandit).

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 703-712 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:
	91 FR 17811	04/08/2026
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 54732	08/24/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 6

table that charts list of burden

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Bird Banding Marking Permit Application (Public)
Bird Banding Marking Permit Renewal Form (Public)	None	Permit Renewal Form
Permit Application (State/Local/Tribal Govt)
Recovery Report ( State, Local, Tribal)
Recovery Report (Public)
Renewal Form (State/Local/Tribal Govt.)	None	Permit Renewal Form

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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	101,692	93,150	0	0	8,542	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	5,121	4,730	0	0	391	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: $64,059

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: 08/24/2026

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