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the larger local partner target
population, or for the development of
broad, evidenced-based conclusions.
The partners’ survey addresses both of
these shortcomings. By administering
the web-based survey to a random
sample of 500 partners, we will be able
to identify important patterns (findings)
across the population of partners and to
develop conclusions to the key
questions being examined by the
evaluation. We plan to conduct the
survey for a 2–week period during the
first half of 2007. The partners’ survey
will collect data in three broad
categories:
(1) Basic demographic data at the
institutional level, including:
(a) Size of the partner organization.
(b) Length/duration of the partnership
with the refuge.
(c) Type of organization (e.g., wildlife
conservation, educational, etc.).
(2) Quality and characteristics of the
relationship and interaction between
partner organizations and the NWRS,
including:
(a) Type of activities that the partner
group conducts.
(b) Frequency and nature of
interaction between the partner group
and the refuge.
(c) Quality of the partnership between
the partner organization and the refuge.
(3) Partners’ perspective regarding the
effectiveness and quality of NWRS
programs and the progress being made
towards the long-term goals of the
NWRS.
The survey data will help us identify
important patterns and characteristics.
However, the survey will not, in most
cases, provide the depth of information
Number of annual
respondents
Activity
necessary to explain the observed
patterns. Indepth interviews will
provide an opportunity to explore in
detail the main factors that cause or
contribute to the patterns observed from
the survey.
II. Data
OMB Control Number: None.
Title: National Wildlife Refuge System
Evaluation.
Service Form Number(s): None.
Type of Request: New collection.
Affected Public: Organizations that
collaborate with national wildlife
refuges, including, but not limited to,
State fish and wildlife agencies,
volunteer groups, local and national
conservation organizations, hunting and
fishing groups, and other civic
organizations.
Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary.
Frequency of Collection: One time.
Number of annual
responses
Completion time
per response
Annual burden
hours
Partners’ Survey ......................................................................
Personal Interviews .................................................................
500
150
500
150
20 minutes .......
1 hour ..............
167
150
Total ..................................................................................
650
650
.....................
317
III. Request for Comments
We 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.
We will include and/or summarize each
comment in our request to OMB to
approve this information collection.
Dated: January 17, 2007
Hope Grey,
Information Collection Clearance Officer,
Fish and Wildlife Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
(mail); (703) 358–2269 (fax); or
hope_grey@fws.gov (e-mail).
Fish and Wildlife Service
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Information Collection Sent to the
Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) for Approval; Export of Caviar
or Meat of Paddlefish or Sturgeon from
the Wild
Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice; request for comments.
AGENCY:
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. 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.
DATES: You must submit comments on
or before March 26, 2007.
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
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To
request additional information about
this ICR, contact Hope Grey by mail, fax,
or e-mail (see ADDRESSES), or by
telephone at (703) 358–2482.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control Number: None.
Title: Export of Caviar or Meat of
Paddlefish or Sturgeon from the Wild.
Service Form Number(s): 3–200–76.
Type of Request: New collection.
Affected Public: Fishers; commercial
dealers/distributors/suppliers and
importers/exporters of paddlefish and
sturgeon caviar and meat; and freight
forwarders/brokers.
Respondent’s Obligation: Required to
obtain or retain a benefit.
Frequency of Collection: On occasion.
Estimated Annual Number of
Respondents: 12.
Estimated Total Annual Responses:
120.
Estimated Time Per Response: 3
hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 360 hours.
Abstract: This information collection
is associated with regulations
implementing the Convention on
International Trade in Endangered
Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
(CITES). CITES regulates international
trade in listed species through a system
of permits and certificates. The Service
assesses permit requests according to
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criteria in CITES and Federal
regulations for the issuance, suspension,
revocation, or denial of permits.
We have developed a new permit
application form specific to permit
requests for the export of caviar and/or
meat of wild-origin paddlefish and/or
U.S. native sturgeon species. In the past,
we have used FWS Form 3–200–27
(Export of Wildlife Removed from the
Wild) to collect the information
necessary for us to evaluate these permit
requests. When using that general form,
applicants have had considerable
difficulty understanding what
information is necessary and how to
supply it. The new form, FWS Form 3–
200–76, clarifies these issues.
Comments: On September 20, 2006,
we published in the Federal Register
(71 FR 55004) a notice of our intent to
request that OMB approve this
information collection. In that notice,
we solicited comments for 60 days,
ending on November 20, 2006. In
addition, we conducted public outreach
by sending a copy of the notice to
members of the caviar community and
asked for their comments. We received
two comments.
One commenter was a State fisheries
coordinator who supported the new
form. The second commenter stated that
the proposed form has more focused
information and would assist applicants
in preparing applications. The second
commenter also had two suggestions:
(1) That we increase the estimated
time to complete the application. After
considering this comment, we increased
the estimated average time to complete
an application to 3 hours and revised
the estimated annual burden on the
public.
(2) That we revise the wording in the
application to more accurately reflect
how caviar exporters work. Wholesalers
and suppliers typically do not provide
the fishermen information directly to
the applicant because it may be
considered proprietary information. Due
to the concern, we are not requiring that
the intermediary provide the
information to the applicant who is
responsible for submitting the
application. Instead, the supplier may
submit it directly to the Service
provided that it is clear which
application is being referenced. In such
cases, if the supplier believes the
information is proprietary, the supplier
should identify it as proprietary and/or
business confidential, as appropriate.
The applicant is still responsible for
providing a complete application to the
Service.
We again invite comments concerning
this information collection on:
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(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: January 22, 2007
Hope Grey,
Information Collection Clearance Officer,
Fish and Wildlife Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
Receipt of Applications for Permit
Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications
for permit.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The public is invited to
comment on the following applications
to conduct certain activities with
endangered species and marine
mammals.
Written data, comments or
requests must be received by March 26,
2007.
ADDRESSES: Documents and other
information submitted with these
applications are available for review,
subject to the requirements of the
Privacy Act and Freedom of Information
Act, by any party who submits a written
request for a copy of such documents
within 30 days of the date of publication
of this notice to: U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, Division of Management
Authority, 4401 North Fairfax Drive,
Room 700, Arlington, Virginia 22203;
fax 703/358–2281.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Division of Management Authority,
telephone 703/358–2104.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DATES:
Endangered Species
The public is invited to comment on
the following applications for a permit
to conduct certain activities with
endangered species. This notice is
provided pursuant to Section 10(c) of
the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
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Written data, comments, or requests for
copies of these complete applications
should be submitted to the Director
(address above).
Applicant: Denver Zoological Gardens,
Denver, CO, PRT–144259.
The applicant requests a permit to
import one male bred-in-captivity
Malayan tapir (Tapirus indicus) from
the Belfast Zoo, Belfast, Ireland, for the
purpose of enhancement of the survival
of the species.
Applicant: Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago,
IL, PRT–144119.
The applicant requests a permit to
export hair from one male Bactrian
camel (Camelus bactrianus) to the
United Kingdom for the purpose of
scientific research.
Applicant: Zoological Society of San
Diego, San Diego, CA, PRT–144258.
The applicant requests a permit to
export one male captive bred giant
panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) born
at the zoo in 2003 and owned by the
Government of China, to the Wolong
Nature Reserve, China under the terms
of their loan agreement with the China
Wildlife Conservation Association. This
export is part of the approved loan
program for the purpose of
enhancement of the survival of the
species through scientific research as
outlined in the Zoological Society of
San Diego’s original permit.
Applicant: Detroit Zoological Institute,
Royal Oak, MI, PRT–135623.
The applicant requests a permit to
export one male captive bred Central
American river turtle (Dermatemys
mawii) to the Prague Zoo, Czech
Republic, for the purpose of
enhancement of the survival of the
species through captive breeding.
Applicant: Dort S. Bigg, Turner, ME,
PRT–144848.
The applicant requests a permit to
import the sport-hunted trophy of one
male bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus
pygargus) culled from a captive herd
maintained under the management
program of the Republic of South Africa,
for the purpose of enhancement of the
survival of the species.
Applicant: John C. Knight, Howey in the
Hills, FL, PRT–140177.
The applicant requests a permit to
import the sport-hunted trophy of one
scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah)
culled from a captive herd in the
Republic of South Africa, for the
purpose of enhancement of the survival
of the species.
Marine Mammals
The public is invited to comment on
the following application for a permit to
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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; Export of Caviar or Meat of Paddlefish or
Sturgeon from the Wild
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. 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.
DATES: You must submit comments on or before March 26, 2007.
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 by mail, fax, or e-mail (see
ADDRESSES), or by telephone at (703) 358-2482.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control Number: None.
Title: Export of Caviar or Meat of Paddlefish or Sturgeon from the
Wild.
Service Form Number(s): 3-200-76.
Type of Request: New collection.
Affected Public: Fishers; commercial dealers/distributors/suppliers
and importers/exporters of paddlefish and sturgeon caviar and meat; and
freight forwarders/brokers.
Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain a benefit.
Frequency of Collection: On occasion.
Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 12.
Estimated Total Annual Responses: 120.
Estimated Time Per Response: 3 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 360 hours.
Abstract: This information collection is associated with
regulations implementing the Convention on International Trade in
Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). CITES regulates
international trade in listed species through a system of permits and
certificates. The Service assesses permit requests according to
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criteria in CITES and Federal regulations for the issuance, suspension,
revocation, or denial of permits.
We have developed a new permit application form specific to permit
requests for the export of caviar and/or meat of wild-origin paddlefish
and/or U.S. native sturgeon species. In the past, we have used FWS Form
3-200-27 (Export of Wildlife Removed from the Wild) to collect the
information necessary for us to evaluate these permit requests. When
using that general form, applicants have had considerable difficulty
understanding what information is necessary and how to supply it. The
new form, FWS Form 3-200-76, clarifies these issues.
Comments: On September 20, 2006, we published in the Federal
Register (71 FR 55004) a notice of our intent to request that OMB
approve this information collection. In that notice, we solicited
comments for 60 days, ending on November 20, 2006. In addition, we
conducted public outreach by sending a copy of the notice to members of
the caviar community and asked for their comments. We received two
comments.
One commenter was a State fisheries coordinator who supported the
new form. The second commenter stated that the proposed form has more
focused information and would assist applicants in preparing
applications. The second commenter also had two suggestions:
(1) That we increase the estimated time to complete the
application. After considering this comment, we increased the estimated
average time to complete an application to 3 hours and revised the
estimated annual burden on the public.
(2) That we revise the wording in the application to more
accurately reflect how caviar exporters work. Wholesalers and suppliers
typically do not provide the fishermen information directly to the
applicant because it may be considered proprietary information. Due to
the concern, we are not requiring that the intermediary provide the
information to the applicant who is responsible for submitting the
application. Instead, the supplier may submit it directly to the
Service provided that it is clear which application is being
referenced. In such cases, if the supplier believes the information is
proprietary, the supplier should identify it as proprietary and/or
business confidential, as appropriate. The applicant is still
responsible for providing a complete application to the Service.
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: January 22, 2007
Hope Grey,
Information Collection Clearance Officer, Fish and Wildlife Service.
[FR Doc. E7-2962 Filed 2-21-07; 8:45 pm]
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