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information we use. In making the
nondetriment findings, we also use
information from peer-reviewed
literature as well as information from
federally funded and academic research
projects. For the legal acquisition
findings, we rely on the fact that States
have legislation in place for managing
ginseng populations as well as the
capacity to enforce that legislation.
With regard to duplication in the
information collection, the commenter
noted that the States are asked to
resubmit information that has not
changed from year to year, and she
recommended that we require the States
only to submit information on those
items for which the information has
changed from previous years. We agree
with this suggestion and have included
a clarification statement on FWS Form
3–200–61 noting that information that
has not changed from previous years
does not need to be provided again. The
commenter also stated that the
requirement that States track unsold or
unexported ginseng was burdensome
and did not appear useful. FWS Form
3–200–61 does not require that States
keep this information, but rather asks if
States track this information as part of
their program.
The commenter expressed concern
that the information collection would
have a significant impact on small
businesses or other small entities. The
commenter stated that the only way a
State agency could obtain the
information requested would be to
obtain that information from ginseng
dealers, which are small businesses. It
was the commenter’s opinion that the
requested information would require a
minimum of 725 hours annually for the
approximately 15 dealers within the
commenter’s State. Our programmatic
findings reduce the information
collection burden on individual
businesses and greatly facilitate
processing of permits. Through close
cooperation with States within the range
of American ginseng, we have
developed the protocol for making
programmatic findings and have
established programs with 25 States.
This process removes the burden on the
individual exporter to provide all of the
required information, thus significantly
reducing the information collection
burden on individual businesses. We
disagree with the statement that this
information collection would amount to
a time burden in excess of 725 hours for
approximately 1,800 ginseng purchases
by the 15 or so dealers in the
commenter’s State. Of the 725 hours
identified, we believe that only 305 of
those hours actually relate to issues of
this information collection. In our
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opinion, the other 420 hours are for
standard business practices and
recordkeeping, such as for tax purposes,
that the dealers would need to conduct
whether or not we carried out this
information collection. With an
estimated 15 dealers, the annual time
burden amounts to about 20 hours each,
or 10 minutes per purchase.
The commenter believed that we had
underestimated the hour burden of the
collection of information, and she
provided a revised hour burden estimate
based on her experience as a State
American ginseng program coordinator.
We do not agree with all of the elements
included in the commenter’s hour
burden estimate, but we do agree that
we previously underestimated the hour
burden. We also believe that the hour
burden on respondents is likely to vary
from program to program. We have
revised the information collection for
FWS Form 3–200–61 to show an
estimated range of 2 to 85 hours (an
average of 43.5 hours) for the annual
hour burden. We believe that our
estimate of the average hourly wage of
a person completing the form,
approximately $20 per hour, is
reasonable and we have revised the
average total dollar value of annual
burden hours as described above. The
commenter included an estimated hour
burden for costs to her agency resulting
from program requirements imposed by
the State. We do not believe that it is
appropriate to include that estimate in
the supporting statement for FWS Form
3–200–61 since it is not a requirement
placed on the State by the Service.
The commenter believed that our
estimate of the total annual nonhour
cost burden to respondents was
incorrect. Although we do not agree that
law enforcement activities associated
with managing American ginseng are
part of the annual nonhour cost burden,
we have revised the supporting
statement for FWS Form 3–200–61 to
include $3,000 for printing and travel
costs. We believe this is a reasonable
estimate of the total annual nonhour
cost burden to respondents.
The commenter also included some
general comments related to this
information collection. The commenter
remarked on the use of the phrase
‘‘States and tribes,’’ noting that in her
State ginseng harvested on tribal lands
is incorporated into the State report.
Although there are currently no tribes
with approved American ginseng export
programs, we have included the
reference to tribes in this information
collection in the event that a tribe seeks
and obtains approval of a program
separately from the State in which it is
located, particularly as some States no
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longer manage or regulate resources on
tribal lands. We have approved tribal
programs for export of other CITES
Appendix-II species (e.g., bobcat [Lynx
rufus]).
The commenter noted the difficulty in
compiling the information and
completing this information collection
by May 1 of each year. On April 19,
2006, we published a proposed rule in
the Federal Register (71 FR 20168) to
revise the regulations that implement
CITES. That proposed rule contains
information collections related to those
described here. In the proposed rule, we
change the annual report due date from
May 31 to May 1. The harvest seasons
for all of the States with currently
approved American ginseng export
programs end by December 31 at the
latest. We believe that the States should
reasonably be able to complete this
information collection over a 4-month
time period. This proposed change will
ensure that we receive information in
time for us to make required CITES
findings before the beginning of the next
harvest season.
We again invite comments concerning
this information collection on:
(1) Whether or not the collection of
information is necessary, including
whether or not the information will
have practical utility;
(2) The accuracy of our estimate of the
burden for this collection of
information;
(3) Ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and
(4) Ways to minimize the burden of
the collection of information on
respondents. Comments submitted in
response to this notice are a matter of
public record.
Dated: June 27, 2006.
Hope Grey,
Information Collection Clearance Officer,
Fish and Wildlife Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
Information Collection Sent to the
Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) for Approval; OMB Control
Number 1018–0075; Federal
Subsistence Regulations and
Associated Forms, 50 CFR 100
Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice; request for comments.
AGENCY:
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SUMMARY: We (Fish and Wildlife
Service) have sent an Information
Collection Request (ICR) to OMB for
review and approval. The ICR, which is
summarized below, describes the nature
of the collection and the estimated
burden and cost. This ICR is scheduled
to expire on August 31, 2006. We may
not conduct or sponsor and a person is
not required to respond to a collection
of information unless it displays a
currently valid OMB control number.
However, under OMB regulations, we
may continue to conduct or sponsor this
information collection while it is
pending at OMB.
You must submit comments on
or before August 23, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Send your comments and
suggestions on this ICR to the Desk
Officer for the Department of the
Interior at OMB–OIRA at (202) 395–
6566 (fax) or
OIRA_DOCKET@OMB.eop.gov (e-mail).
Please provide a copy of your comments
to Hope Grey, Information Collection
Clearance Officer, Fish and Wildlife
Service, MS 222–ARLSQ, 4401 North
Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
(mail); (703) 358–2269 (fax); or
hope_grey@fws.gov (e-mail).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To
request additional information about
DATES:
Number of
respondents
Form No./activity
41831
this ICR, contact Hope Grey at one of the
addresses above or by telephone at (703)
358–2482.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control Number: 1018–0075.
Title: Federal Subsistence Regulations
and Associated Forms, 50 CFR 100.
Service Form Number(s): FWS Forms
3–2326, 3–2327, and 3–2328.
Type of Request: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Federally defined
rural residents.
Respondent’s Obligation: Required to
obtain or retain benefits.
Frequency of Collection: On occasion.
Annual
number or
responses
Average
burden hour
per response
Total annual
burden hours
3–2326—Application .....................................................................................
3–2326—Report ............................................................................................
3–2327—Application .....................................................................................
3–2327—Permit ............................................................................................
3–2327—Report ............................................................................................
3–2328—Application .....................................................................................
3–2328—Report ............................................................................................
Appeals (nonform) ........................................................................................
5,000
*5,000
450
*450
*450
250
*250
1
5,000
5,000
450
450
450
250
250
1
10 minutes ........
5 minutes ..........
10 minutes ........
5 minutes ..........
5 minutes ..........
10 minutes ........
20 minutes ........
4 hours .............
833.3
416.6
75.0
37.5
37.5
41.6
83.3
4.0
Total .......................................................................................................
5,701
11,851
...........................
1,528.8
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*These respondents are not included in the total number since they are identical to the respondents for the applications.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to
Public: $16,816.80.
Abstract: The Alaska Interest Lands
Conservation Act (ANILCA) and Service
regulations at 50 CFR part 100 require
that persons engaged in taking fish and
wildlife on public lands in Alaska apply
for and obtain a permit to do so and
comply with reporting provisions of that
permit. We use three forms to collect
information from qualified rural
residents for subsistence harvest: FWS
Form 3–2326 (Federal Subsistence Hunt
Application, Permit, and Report), FWS
Form 3–2327 (Designated Hunter Permit
Application, Permit, and Report, and
FWS Form 3–2328 (Federal Subsistence
Fishing Application, Permit, and
Report. We use the information
collected to evaluate subsistence harvest
success; the effectiveness of season
lengths, harvest quotas, and harvest
restrictions; hunting patterns and
practices; and hunter use. The Federal
Subsistence Board uses the harvest data,
along with other information, to set
future seasons and bag limits for Federal
subsistence resource users. These
seasons and bag limits are set to meet
needs of subsistence hunters without
adversely impacting the health of
existing animal populations.
We also collect information from
persons wishing to appeal Federal
Subsistence Board decisions. Our
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regulations at 50 CFR 100.20 set forth
procedures for appeals, including the
documentation that must be submitted.
The required documentation will ensure
that we have all of the information
necessary to adequately reconsider the
decision.
Comments: On March 2, 2006, we
published in the Federal Register (71
FR 10698) a notice of our intent to
request that OMB renew approval for
this information collection. In that
notice, we solicited public comments
for 60 days, ending on May 1, 2006. We
received one comment. The commenter
did not address the necessity, clarity, or
accuracy of the information collection,
but instead provided general comments
on the low levels of law enforcement
and the humane treatment of fish and
wildlife. We did not make any changes
to our information collection based on
this comment.
We again invite comments concerning
this information collection on:
(1) Whether or not the collection of
information is necessary, including
whether or not the information will
have practical utility;
(2) The accuracy of our estimate of the
burden for this collection of
information;
(3) Ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and
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(4) Ways to minimize the burden of
the collection of information on
respondents. Comments submitted in
response to this notice are a matter of
public record.
Dated: June 27, 2006.
Hope Grey,
Information Collection Clearance Officer,
Fish and Wildlife Service.
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Fishing Licenses Issued, 50 CFR 80.10f
Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice; request for comments.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: We (Fish and Wildlife
Service) will ask the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) to
renew approval for the information
collection request (ICR) described
below. As required by the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 and as part of our
continuing efforts to reduce paperwork
and respondent burden, we invite the
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
Information Collection Sent to the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) for Approval; OMB Control Number 1018-0075; Federal
Subsistence Regulations and Associated Forms, 50 CFR 100
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: We (Fish and Wildlife Service) have sent an Information
Collection Request (ICR) to OMB for review and approval. The ICR, which
is summarized below, describes the nature of the collection and the
estimated burden and cost. This ICR is scheduled to expire on August
31, 2006. We may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to
respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently
valid OMB control number. However, under OMB regulations, we may
continue to conduct or sponsor this information collection while it is
pending at OMB.
DATES: You must submit comments on or before August 23, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Send your comments and suggestions on this ICR to the Desk
Officer for the Department of the Interior at OMB-OIRA at (202) 395-
6566 (fax) or OIRA--DOCKET@OMB.eop.gov (e-mail). Please provide a copy
of your comments to Hope Grey, Information Collection Clearance
Officer, Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 222-ARLSQ, 4401 North Fairfax
Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 (mail); (703) 358-2269 (fax); or hope_grey@
fws.gov (e-mail).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information
about this ICR, contact Hope Grey at one of the addresses above or by
telephone at (703) 358-2482.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control Number: 1018-0075.
Title: Federal Subsistence Regulations and Associated Forms, 50 CFR
100.
Service Form Number(s): FWS Forms 3-2326, 3-2327, and 3-2328.
Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Federally defined rural residents.
Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
Frequency of Collection: On occasion.
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Number of Annual number Average burden hour per Total annual
Form No./activity respondents or responses response burden hours
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3-2326--Application................ 5,000 5,000 10 minutes................. 833.3
3-2326--Report..................... *5,000 5,000 5 minutes.................. 416.6
3-2327--Application................ 450 450 10 minutes................. 75.0
3-2327--Permit..................... *450 450 5 minutes.................. 37.5
3-2327--Report..................... *450 450 5 minutes.................. 37.5
3-2328--Application................ 250 250 10 minutes................. 41.6
3-2328--Report..................... *250 250 20 minutes................. 83.3
Appeals (nonform).................. 1 1 4 hours.................... 4.0
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Total.......................... 5,701 11,851 ........................... 1,528.8
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*These respondents are not included in the total number since they are identical to the respondents for the
applications.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $16,816.80.
Abstract: The Alaska Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA) and
Service regulations at 50 CFR part 100 require that persons engaged in
taking fish and wildlife on public lands in Alaska apply for and obtain
a permit to do so and comply with reporting provisions of that permit.
We use three forms to collect information from qualified rural
residents for subsistence harvest: FWS Form 3-2326 (Federal Subsistence
Hunt Application, Permit, and Report), FWS Form 3-2327 (Designated
Hunter Permit Application, Permit, and Report, and FWS Form 3-2328
(Federal Subsistence Fishing Application, Permit, and Report. We use
the information collected to evaluate subsistence harvest success; the
effectiveness of season lengths, harvest quotas, and harvest
restrictions; hunting patterns and practices; and hunter use. The
Federal Subsistence Board uses the harvest data, along with other
information, to set future seasons and bag limits for Federal
subsistence resource users. These seasons and bag limits are set to
meet needs of subsistence hunters without adversely impacting the
health of existing animal populations.
We also collect information from persons wishing to appeal Federal
Subsistence Board decisions. Our regulations at 50 CFR 100.20 set forth
procedures for appeals, including the documentation that must be
submitted. The required documentation will ensure that we have all of
the information necessary to adequately reconsider the decision.
Comments: On March 2, 2006, we published in the Federal Register
(71 FR 10698) a notice of our intent to request that OMB renew approval
for this information collection. In that notice, we solicited public
comments for 60 days, ending on May 1, 2006. We received one comment.
The commenter did not address the necessity, clarity, or accuracy of
the information collection, but instead provided general comments on
the low levels of law enforcement and the humane treatment of fish and
wildlife. We did not make any changes to our information collection
based on this comment.
We again invite comments concerning this information collection on:
(1) Whether or not the collection of information is necessary,
including whether or not the information will have practical utility;
(2) The accuracy of our estimate of the burden for this collection
of information;
(3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
(4) Ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on
respondents. Comments submitted in response to this notice are a matter
of public record.
Dated: June 27, 2006.
Hope Grey,
Information Collection Clearance Officer, Fish and Wildlife Service.
[FR Doc. E6-11646 Filed 7-21-06; 8:45 am]
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