Information Collection Request Sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Approval; Federal Fish and Wildlife Permit Applications and Reports-Migratory Birds and Eagles, 11121-11122 [2014-04319]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 39 / Thursday, February 27, 2014 / Notices Comments must be received by March 31, 2014. Comments must refer to the proposal by name and docket number (FR–5623–N–05) and interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB Control Number and should be sent to: Patrick Fuchs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503; fax: 202–395–5806. Email: OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov. HUD Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503, Fax number: (202) 395–6947 and Colette Pollard, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street SW., Room 4178, Washington, DC 20410. Dated: February 20, 2014. Colette Pollard, Department Reports Management Officer— Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2014–04237 Filed 2–26–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–HQ–MB–2014–N034: FF09M21200– 134–FXMB1231099BPP0] Information Collection Request Sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Approval; Federal Fish and Wildlife Permit Applications and Reports—Migratory Birds and Eagles Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice; request for comments. AGENCY: We (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) have sent an Information Collection Request (ICR) to OMB for review and approval. We summarize the ICR below and describe the nature of the collection and the estimated burden and cost. This information collection is scheduled to expire on February 28, 2014. 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 March 31, 2014. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:58 Feb 26, 2014 Jkt 232001 Send your comments and suggestions on this information collection to the Desk Officer for the Department of the Interior at OMB– OIRA at (202) 395–5806 (fax) or OIRA_ Submission@omb.eop.gov (email). Please provide a copy of your comments to the Service Information Collection Clearance Officer, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 2042–PDM, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 (mail), or hope_grey@fws.gov (email). Please include ‘‘1018–0022’’ in the subject line of your comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information about this ICR, contact Hope Grey at hope_ grey@fws.gov (email) or 703–358–2482 (telephone). You may review the ICR online at https://www.reginfo.gov. Follow the instructions to review Department of the Interior collections under review by OMB. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ADDRESSES: Information Collection Request OMB Control Number: 1018–0022. Title: Federal Fish and Wildlife License/Permit Applications and Reports, Migratory Birds and Eagles, 50 CFR 10, 13, 21, and 22. Service Form Numbers: 3–200–6 through 3–200–9, 3–200–10a through 3– 200–10f, 3–200–12 through 3–200–16, 3–200–18, 3–200–67, 3–200–68, 3–200– 71, 3–200–72, 3–200–77, 3–200–78, 3– 200–79, 3–200–81, 3–200–82, 3–202–1 through 3–202–17, 3–186, and 3–186A. Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection. Description of Respondents: Individuals; zoological parks; museums; universities; scientists; taxidermists; businesses; utilities; and Federal, State, tribal, and local governments. Respondent’s Obligation: Required to obtain or retain a benefit. Frequency of Collection: On occasion for applications; annually or on occasion for reports. Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 61,623. Estimated Completion Time per Response: Varies from 15 minutes to 452 hours, depending on activity. Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 106,661. Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: $1,520,525 for permit application fees. Abstract: Our Regional Migratory Bird Permit Offices use information that we collect on permit applications to determine the eligibility of applicants for permits requested in accordance with the criteria in various Federal wildlife conservation laws and international treaties, including: PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 11121 (1) Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. 703 et seq.). (2) Lacey Act (16 U.S.C. 3371 et seq.). (3) Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 668). Service regulations implementing these statutes and treaties are in chapter I, subchapter B of title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). These regulations stipulate general and specific requirements that, when met, allow us to issue permits to authorize activities that are otherwise prohibited. All Service permit applications are in the 3–200 series of forms, each tailored to a specific activity based on the requirements for specific types of permits. We collect standard identifier information for all permits. The information that we collect on applications and reports is the minimum necessary for us to determine if the applicant meets/continues to meet issuance requirements for the particular activity. This ICR also includes the burden for permit applications and report forms for long-term eagle take permits that is currently approved under OMB Control Number 1018–0151. Once OMB takes action on this IC, we will discontinue OMB Control No. 1018–0151. Comments Received and Our Responses On November 13, 2013, we published in the Federal Register (78 FR 68086) a notice of our intent to request that OMB renew approval for this information collection. In that notice, we solicited comments for 60 days, ending on January 13, 2014. We received one comment from the American Bird Conservancy (ABC). The commenter stressed that while ‘‘there are ways that the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected can be enhanced and ways that a system can be streamlined to minimize burden of the collection of information on respondents. . .,’’ he emphasized that ‘‘the minimum amount of information to be collected must allow the USFWS to make a valid determination that the proposed action is permissible under the law. Information regarding impact on wild populations, proposed use of the specimens, and explanations of necessary mitigation/compensation, when required are thus critical for allowing the USFWS to do its important job of protecting our public trust resources for the benefit of all.’’ We appreciate ABC’s comments because they recognize the importance of collecting sufficient information from applicants and permittees to ensure that the applicant qualifies for the permit, that issuance of the permit meets E:\FR\FM\27FEN1.SGM 27FEN1 11122 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 39 / Thursday, February 27, 2014 / Notices issuance criteria, and that report information is sufficient to allow both enforcement of the permits, and, particularly where wild birds are concerned, that the report information collected contributes to our knowledge of the impacts of utilities and other entities on migratory birds, including eagles. A significant change we are making is to convert the report form for Special Purpose Utility permits (3–202–17) from paper to electronic format. These permits allow utilities such as electric, wind, and solar companies to collect birds found dead on their property. The data will be housed in the Avian Injury/ Mortality Reporting System (AIMRS). Our goal is to make reporting more convenient for permittees, but electronic submission will be particularly beneficial for the Service, because it will make the data accessible for analysis without staff having to enter it manually. This will make the data on this important source of mortality readily available to biologists who are monitoring the impacts of incidental take and working with industry to identify best practices to reduce those impacts. Request for Public Comments We again invite comments concerning this information collection on: • Whether or not the collection of information is necessary, including whether or not the information will have practical utility; • The accuracy of our estimate of the burden for this collection of information; • Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Availability of Public Comments Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of public record. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment, including your personal identifying information, may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask OMB in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that it will be done. VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:58 Feb 26, 2014 Jkt 232001 Dated: February 24, 2014. Tina A. Campbell, Chief, Division of Policy and Directives Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. or duplicative information. On pages 6917 and 6918 of the February 5, 2014, Federal Register, the land description is amended to read as follows: [FR Doc. 2014–04319 Filed 2–26–14; 8:45 am] Parcel I All that portion of the east half of the northeast quarter of Section 1, Township 20 North, Range 2 East, M.D.B. & M., lying easterly of U.S. Highway 99E. Excepting therefrom that portion thereof, heretofore conveyed to the State of California by deed recorded July 27, 1951, in Book 575, Page 326, Official Records, recorded October 9, 1974, in Book 1944, Page 64, Official Records and October 9, 1974, in Book 1944, Page 68, Official Records. BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Indian Affairs [DR.5B711.IA000814] Land Acquisitions; Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria of California Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Final Agency Determination; Technical Correction. AGENCY: This document makes a technical correction to the acreage estimate and the land description contained in the notice published on Wednesday, February 5, 2014, 79 FR 6917. The notice concerns the final agency determination to acquire approximately 626.55 acres of land in trust for the Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria of California for gaming and other purposes. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paula L. Hart, Director, Office of Indian Gaming, Bureau of Indian Affairs, MS– 3657 MIB, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240; Telephone (202) 219–4066. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On January 24, 2014, the Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs issued a final agency determination to acquire approximately 626.55 acres of land in trust for the Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria of California (Tribe) for gaming and other purposes. Notice of the January 24, 2014 final agency determination was published in the Federal Register on February 5, 2014. 79 FR 6917. The Federal Register Notice published on February 5, 2014, did not reflect an estimate that had been prepared by the Bureau of Land Management using the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) model. This technical correction does not change the footprint of the acquisition published on February 5, 2014, it merely provides a more accurate estimate of the total acreage within the boundaries of the January 24, 2014 final agency determination. The Federal Register Notice published on February 5, 2014, is now clarified to reflect the GIS model estimate of approximately 631 acres. Furthermore, the land description in the February 5, 2014, notice is correct, but has been amended by the Bureau of Indian Affairs to eliminate unnecessary SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Parcel II The north half of the northwest quarter, the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter and the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 5, and all that portion of Section 6 lying northeasterly of the Oroville Chico Highway, all in Township 20 North, Range 3 East, M.D.B. & M. Excepting therefrom said Section 6, that portion conveyed to the State of California by Deed recorded July 27, 1951 in Book 575, Page 326, Official Records. Also excepting therefrom that portion conveyed to the State of California by Deed recorded October 9, 1974, in Book 1944, Page 64, Official Records. APN 041–190–048–00 (PARCEL I) and APN 041–190–045–000 (PARCEL II). A copy of the decision dated January 24, 2014 is available at: https://www. indianaffairs.gov/cs/groups/webteam/ documents/text/idc1-025066.pdf. Dated: February 19, 2014. Kevin K. Washburn, Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs. [FR Doc. 2014–04267 Filed 2–26–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–4N–P NATIONAL INDIAN GAMING COMMISSION 2014 Preliminary Fee Rate and Fingerprint Fees National Indian Gaming Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to 25 CFR 514.2, that the National Indian Gaming Commission has adopted its 2014 preliminary annual fee rates of 0.00% for tier 1 and 0.072% (.00072) for tier 2. These rates have not changed since 2013 and shall apply to SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\27FEN1.SGM 27FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11121-11122]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-04319]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-HQ-MB-2014-N034: FF09M21200-134-FXMB1231099BPP0]


Information Collection Request Sent to the Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB) for Approval; Federal Fish and Wildlife Permit 
Applications and Reports--Migratory Birds and Eagles

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) have sent an Information 
Collection Request (ICR) to OMB for review and approval. We summarize 
the ICR below and describe the nature of the collection and the 
estimated burden and cost. This information collection is scheduled to 
expire on February 28, 2014. 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 March 31, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Send your comments and suggestions on this information 
collection to the Desk Officer for the Department of the Interior at 
OMB-OIRA at (202) 395-5806 (fax) or OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov 
(email). Please provide a copy of your comments to the Service 
Information Collection Clearance Officer, U.S. Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS 2042-PDM, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 
(mail), or hope_grey@fws.gov (email). Please include ``1018-0022'' in 
the subject line of your comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information 
about this ICR, contact Hope Grey at hope_grey@fws.gov (email) or 703-
358-2482 (telephone). You may review the ICR online at https://www.reginfo.gov. Follow the instructions to review Department of the 
Interior collections under review by OMB.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Information Collection Request

    OMB Control Number: 1018-0022.
    Title: Federal Fish and Wildlife License/Permit Applications and 
Reports, Migratory Birds and Eagles, 50 CFR 10, 13, 21, and 22.
    Service Form Numbers: 3-200-6 through 3-200-9, 3-200-10a through 3-
200-10f, 3-200-12 through 3-200-16, 3-200-18, 3-200-67, 3-200-68, 3-
200-71, 3-200-72, 3-200-77, 3-200-78, 3-200-79, 3-200-81, 3-200-82, 3-
202-1 through 3-202-17, 3-186, and 3-186A.
    Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals; zoological parks; museums; 
universities; scientists; taxidermists; businesses; utilities; and 
Federal, State, tribal, and local governments.
    Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain a benefit.
    Frequency of Collection: On occasion for applications; annually or 
on occasion for reports.
    Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 61,623.
    Estimated Completion Time per Response: Varies from 15 minutes to 
452 hours, depending on activity.
    Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 106,661.
    Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: $1,520,525 for permit 
application fees.
    Abstract: Our Regional Migratory Bird Permit Offices use 
information that we collect on permit applications to determine the 
eligibility of applicants for permits requested in accordance with the 
criteria in various Federal wildlife conservation laws and 
international treaties, including:
    (1) Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. 703 et seq.).
    (2) Lacey Act (16 U.S.C. 3371 et seq.).
    (3) Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 668).
    Service regulations implementing these statutes and treaties are in 
chapter I, subchapter B of title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations 
(CFR). These regulations stipulate general and specific requirements 
that, when met, allow us to issue permits to authorize activities that 
are otherwise prohibited.
    All Service permit applications are in the 3-200 series of forms, 
each tailored to a specific activity based on the requirements for 
specific types of permits. We collect standard identifier information 
for all permits. The information that we collect on applications and 
reports is the minimum necessary for us to determine if the applicant 
meets/continues to meet issuance requirements for the particular 
activity.
    This ICR also includes the burden for permit applications and 
report forms for long-term eagle take permits that is currently 
approved under OMB Control Number 1018-0151. Once OMB takes action on 
this IC, we will discontinue OMB Control No. 1018-0151.

Comments Received and Our Responses

    On November 13, 2013, we published in the Federal Register (78 FR 
68086) a notice of our intent to request that OMB renew approval for 
this information collection. In that notice, we solicited comments for 
60 days, ending on January 13, 2014. We received one comment from the 
American Bird Conservancy (ABC).
    The commenter stressed that while ``there are ways that the 
quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected can be 
enhanced and ways that a system can be streamlined to minimize burden 
of the collection of information on respondents. . .,'' he emphasized 
that ``the minimum amount of information to be collected must allow the 
USFWS to make a valid determination that the proposed action is 
permissible under the law. Information regarding impact on wild 
populations, proposed use of the specimens, and explanations of 
necessary mitigation/compensation, when required are thus critical for 
allowing the USFWS to do its important job of protecting our public 
trust resources for the benefit of all.''
    We appreciate ABC's comments because they recognize the importance 
of collecting sufficient information from applicants and permittees to 
ensure that the applicant qualifies for the permit, that issuance of 
the permit meets

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issuance criteria, and that report information is sufficient to allow 
both enforcement of the permits, and, particularly where wild birds are 
concerned, that the report information collected contributes to our 
knowledge of the impacts of utilities and other entities on migratory 
birds, including eagles.
    A significant change we are making is to convert the report form 
for Special Purpose Utility permits (3-202-17) from paper to electronic 
format. These permits allow utilities such as electric, wind, and solar 
companies to collect birds found dead on their property. The data will 
be housed in the Avian Injury/Mortality Reporting System (AIMRS). Our 
goal is to make reporting more convenient for permittees, but 
electronic submission will be particularly beneficial for the Service, 
because it will make the data accessible for analysis without staff 
having to enter it manually. This will make the data on this important 
source of mortality readily available to biologists who are monitoring 
the impacts of incidental take and working with industry to identify 
best practices to reduce those impacts.

Request for Public Comments

    We again invite comments concerning this information collection on:
     Whether or not the collection of information is necessary, 
including whether or not the information will have practical utility;
     The accuracy of our estimate of the burden for this 
collection of information;
     Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and
     Ways to minimize the burden of the collection of 
information on respondents.

Availability of Public Comments

    Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of 
public record. Before including your address, phone number, email 
address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you 
should be aware that your entire comment, including your personal 
identifying information, may be made publicly available at any time. 
While you can ask OMB in your comment to withhold your personal 
identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that it 
will be done.

    Dated: February 24, 2014.
Tina A. Campbell,
Chief, Division of Policy and Directives Management, U.S. Fish and 
Wildlife Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-04319 Filed 2-26-14; 8:45 am]
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