81 FR 40915 - Information Collection Request Sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Approval; Alaska Migratory Bird Subsistence Harvest Household Survey
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 121 (June 23, 2016)
Fish and Wildlife Service
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 121 (June 23, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-14843 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 121 (Thursday, June 23, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 40915-40917] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-14843] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS-R7-MB-2016-N0109; FF09M21200-156-FXMB1231099BPP0] Information Collection Request Sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Approval; Alaska Migratory Bird Subsistence Harvest Household Survey AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 June 30, 2016. 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 [[Page 40916]] 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 July 25, 2016. 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 [email protected] (email). Please provide a copy of your comments to the Service Information Collection Clearance Officer, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, MS BPHC, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-3803 (mail), or [email protected] (email). Please include ``1018-0124'' in the subject line of your comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information about this ICR, contact Hope Grey at [email protected] (email) or 703- 358-2482 (telephone). You may review the ICR online at http://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: 1018-0124. Title: Alaska Migratory Bird Subsistence Harvest Household Survey. Service Form Number(s): 3-2380, 3-2381-1, 3-2381-2, 3-2381-3, and 3-2381-4. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection. Description of Respondents: Households within subsistence eligible areas of Alaska. Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary. Frequency of Collection: Annually for Tracking Sheet and Household Consent; three times annually for Harvest Report. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Completion Number of Number of time per Total annual Activity respondents responses response burden hours (minutes) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-2380, Tracking Sheet and Household Consent.... 2,553 2,553 5 213 3-2381-1 thru 3-2381-4, Harvest Report (three 2,300 6,900 5 575 seasonal sheets)............................... --------------------------------------------------------------- Totals...................................... 4,853 9,453 .............. 788 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abstract: The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 (16 U.S.C. 703-712) and the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 (16 U.S.C. 742d) designate the Department of the Interior as the key agency responsible for managing migratory bird populations that frequent the United States and for setting harvest regulations that allow for the conservation of those populations. These responsibilities include gathering accurate geographical and temporal data on various characteristics of migratory bird harvest. We use harvest data to review regulation proposals and to issue harvest regulations. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act Protocol Amendment (1995) (Amendment) provides for the customary and traditional use of migratory birds and their eggs for subsistence use by indigenous inhabitants of Alaska. The Amendment states that its intent is not to cause significant increases in the take of species of migratory birds relative to their continental population sizes. A submittal letter from the Department of State to the White House (May 20, 1996) accompanied the Amendment and specified the need for harvest monitoring. The submittal letter stated that the Service, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G), and Alaska Native organizations would collect harvest information cooperatively within the subsistence eligible areas. Harvest survey data help to ensure that customary and traditional subsistence uses of migratory birds and their eggs by indigenous inhabitants of Alaska do not significantly increase the take of species of migratory birds relative to their continental population sizes. Between 1989 and 2004, we monitored subsistence harvest of migratory birds using annual household surveys in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, which is the region of highest subsistence bird harvest in the State of Alaska. In 2004, we began monitoring subsistence harvest of migratory birds in subsistence eligible areas Statewide. The Statewide harvest assessment program helps to track trends and changes in levels of harvest. The harvest assessment program relies on collaboration among the Service, the ADF&G, and a number of Alaska Native organizations. We gather information on the annual subsistence harvest of about 60 bird species/species categories (ducks, geese, swans, cranes, upland game birds, seabirds, shorebirds, and grebes and loons) in the subsistence eligible areas of Alaska. The survey covers 11 regions of Alaska, which are further divided into subregions. We survey the regions and villages in a rotation schedule to accommodate budget constraints and to minimize respondent burden. The survey covers spring, summer, and fall harvest in most regions. In collaboration with Alaska Native organizations, we hire local resident surveyors to collect the harvest information. The surveyors list all households in the villages to be surveyed and provide survey information and harvest report forms to randomly selected households that have agreed to participate in the survey. To ensure anonymity of harvest information, we identify households by a numeric code. The surveyor visits households three times during the survey year. At the first household visit, the surveyor explains the survey purposes and invites household participation. The surveyor returns at the end of the season of most harvest and at the end of the two other seasons combined to help the household complete the harvest report form. We have designed the survey methods to streamline procedures and reduce respondent burden. We use the following forms for household participation:FWS Form 3-2380 (Tracking Sheet and Household Consent). The surveyor visits each household selected to participate in the survey to provide information on the objectives and to obtain household consent to participate. The surveyor uses this form to record consent and track subsequent visits for completion of harvest reports. FWS Forms 3-2381-1, 3-2381-2, 3-2381-3, and 3-2381-4 (Harvest Report). The Harvest Report has drawings of bird species most commonly available for harvest in the different regions of Alaska, with fields for writing down the numbers of birds and eggs taken. There are four versions of this form: Interior Alaska, North Slope, Southern Coastal Alaska, and Western Alaska. This form has a sheet for each season surveyed, and each sheet has fields for the household code, community name, harvest year, date of completion, and comments. [[Page 40917]] Comments Received and Our Responses Comments: On December 3, 2015, we published in the Federal Register (80 FR 75685) 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 February 1, 2016. We did not receive any comments. 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. 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 and us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that it will be done. Dated: June 17, 2016. Tina A. Campbell, Chief, Division of Policy, Performance, and Management Programs, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. [FR Doc. 2016-14843 Filed 6-22-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4333-15-P
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Required Determinations the Interior’s manual at 512 DM 2, and Proposed Authorization
the Native American Policy of the U.S. The Service proposes to issue an IHA
National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) Fish and Wildlife Service, dated January for the nonlethal, incidental,
20, 2016, we acknowledge our unintentional take by Level B
We have prepared a draft responsibility to communicate and work
Environmental Assessment (EA) (see harassment of small numbers of Pacific
directly on a Government-to- walruses during cable-laying activities
ADDRESSES) in accordance with the Government basis with federally
NEPA (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.). We have in the marine waters of Alaska and
recognized Alaska Natives Tribes in impacted coastal communities, as
preliminarily concluded that approval developing programs for healthy
and issuance of an authorization for the described in this document and in the
ecosystems, to seek their full and applicant’s petition. We neither
nonlethal, incidental, unintentional take
meaningful participation in evaluating anticipate nor propose authorization for
by Level B harassment of small numbers
and addressing conservation concerns intentional take or take by injury or
of Pacific walruses in Alaska during
for listed species, to remain sensitive to death. The final IHA would be effective
cable-laying activities conducted by
Quintillion would not significantly Alaska Native culture, and to make immediately after the date of issuance
affect the quality of the human information available to Alaska Natives. through November 15, 2016.
environment, and that the preparation Furthermore, and in accordance with The final IHA would also incorporate
of an environmental impact statement Department of the Interior Policy on the mitigation, monitoring, and
for these actions is not required by Consultation with Alaska Native Claims reporting requirements described in this
section 102(2) of NEPA or its Settlement Act of 1971 (ANCSA) proposal. The applicant would be
implementing regulations. Corporations, dated August 10, 2012, we expected and required to implement
likewise acknowledge our responsibility and fully comply with those
Endangered Species Act requirements. If the nature or level of
to communicate and work directly with
Under the Endangered Species Act of ANCSA Corporations in evaluating and activity changes or exceeds that
1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et described in this proposal and in the
addressing conservation concerns for
seq.) all Federal agencies are required to IHA petition, or the nature or level of
listed species, to remain sensitive to
ensure the actions they authorize are not take exceeds that projected in this
Alaska Native culture, and to make
likely to jeopardize the continued proposal, the Service will reevaluate its
information available to ANSCA
existence of any threatened or findings. The Secretary may modify,
Corporations.
endangered species or result in suspend, or revoke the authorization if
destruction or adverse modification of We have evaluated possible effects of the findings are not accurate or the
critical habitat. The range-wide status of the proposed activities on federally mitigation, monitoring, and reporting
Pacific walruses was reviewed in recognized Alaska Native Tribes. requirements described herein are not
response to a 2008 petition to list this Through the IHA process identified in being met.
species. On February 10, 2011 (76 FR the MMPA, the applicant presented a Dated: June 3, 2016.
7634), the listing of walruses was found communication process, culminating in
Brian S. Glaspell,
to be warranted, but precluded due to a POC with the Native communities
Acting Regional Director, Alaska Region.
higher priority listing actions (i.e., most likely to be affected, and engaged
[FR Doc. 2016–14847 Filed 6–22–16; 8:45 am]
walrus is a candidate species). these communities in numerous
informational meetings. BILLING CODE 4333–15–P
Consistent with established agency
policy, the Service’s Ecological Service To facilitate co-management
program will evaluate whether the activities, the Service maintains DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
effects of the proposed activities will cooperative agreements with the EWC
jeopardize the continued existence of and the Qayassiq Walrus Commission Fish and Wildlife Service
the Pacific walrus prior to issuance of (QWC). The cooperative agreements
an IHA. Our evaluation and finding will [FWS–R7–MB–2016–N0109; FF09M21200–
fund a wide variety of management 156–FXMB1231099BPP0]
be made available on the Service’s Web issues, including co-management
site at http://www.fws.gov/alaska/ operations, biological sampling Information Collection Request Sent to
fisheries/mmm/iha.htm. programs, harvest monitoring, collection the Office of Management and Budget
Government-to-Government Relations of Native knowledge in management, (OMB) for Approval; Alaska Migratory
With Native American Tribal international coordination on Bird Subsistence Harvest Household
Governments management issues, cooperative Survey
enforcement of the MMPA, and
In accordance with the President’s AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service,
development of local conservation
memorandum of April 29, 1994, Interior.
plans. To help realize mutual
‘‘Government to Government Relations ACTION: Notice; request for comments.
with Native American Tribal management goals, the Service, EWC,
Governments’’ (59 FR 22951), Executive and QWC hold meetings to discuss SUMMARY: We (U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Order 13175, Department of the Interior future expectations and outline a shared Service) have sent an Information
Secretarial Order 3225 of January 19, vision of co-management. Collection Request (ICR) to OMB for
2001 (Endangered Species Act and Through various interactions and review and approval. We summarize the
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
Subsistence Uses in Alaska partnerships, we have determined that ICR below and describe the nature of the
(Supplement to Secretarial Order 3206)), the issuance of this proposed IHA is collection and the estimated burden and
Department of the Interior Secretarial appropriate. We invite continued cost. This information collection is
Order 3317 of December 1, 2011 (Tribal discussion about improving our scheduled to expire on June 30, 2016.
Consultation and Policy), Department of coordination and information exchange, We may not conduct or sponsor and a
the Interior Memorandum of January 18, including through the IHA/POC process, person is not required to respond to a
2001 (Alaska Government-to- as may be requested by Tribes or other collection of information unless it
Government Policy), the Department of Native groups. displays a currently valid OMB control
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Comments Received and Our Responses an application from Renee and Kurt Background
Comments: On December 3, 2015, we Mammen for a 10-year incidental take
permit (ITP) under the Endangered The Morro shoulderband snail was
published in the Federal Register (80 listed as endangered on December 15,
FR 75685) a notice of our intent to Species Act of 1973, as amended. The
application addresses the potential for 1994 (59 FR 64613). Section 9 of the Act
request that OMB renew approval for and its implementing regulations (16
this information collection. In that ‘‘take’’ of the federally endangered
Morro shoulderband snail likely to U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) prohibit the take of
notice, we solicited comments for 60 fish or wildlife species listed as
days, ending on February 1, 2016. We result incidental to the construction and
endangered or threatened. Under the
did not receive any comments. maintenance of a single-family
Act, ‘‘take’’ is defined to include the
residence on an existing legal parcel,
Request for Public Comments following activities: ‘‘to harass, harm,
associated infrastructure, and use of an
We again invite comments concerning pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap,
existing access road in the
this information collection on: capture, or collect, or to attempt to
unincorporated community of Los Osos,
• Whether or not the collection of engage in any such conduct’’ (16 U.S.C.
San Luis Obispo County, California. We 1532). Under section 10(a)(1)(B) of the
information is necessary, including invite comments from the public on the
whether or not the information will Act, we may issue permits to authorize
application package, which includes a take of listed species if it is incidental
have practical utility; draft low-effect habitat conservation
• The accuracy of our estimate of the to other lawful activities and not the
plan (HCP) and draft low-effect purpose of carrying out that activity.
burden for this collection of screening form and environmental
information; The Code of Federal Regulations
action statement, which constitutes our
• Ways to enhance the quality, utility, provides those regulations governing
proposed National Environmental incidental take permits for threatened
and clarity of the information to be
Policy Act (NEPA) compliance. and endangered species at 50 CFR 17.32
collected; and
• Ways to minimize the burden of the DATES: To ensure consideration, please and 17.22. Issuance of an incidental take
collection of information on send your written comments by July 25, permit must not jeopardize the
respondents. 2016. existence of any federally listed fish,
Comments that you submit in wildlife or plant species.
response to this notice are a matter of ADDRESSES: You may download a copy
of the draft HCP and draft low-effect The Applicant’s Proposed Project
public record. Before including your
address, phone number, email address, screening form and environmental The project involves the construction
or other personal identifying action statement on the internet at and maintenance of a single-family
information in your comment, you http://www.fws.gov/ventura/, or you residence and associated infrastructure
should be aware that your entire may request copies of the documents by along with use of an existing access road
comment, including your personal U.S. mail to our Ventura office, or by to a legal parcel in the Bayview Heights
identifying information, may be made phone (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION subdivision of Los Osos, County of San
publicly available at any time. While CONTACT). Please address written Luis Obispo, California. The HCP
you can ask OMB and us in your comments to Stephen P. Henry, Field provides the support necessary for the
comment to withhold your personal Supervisor, Ventura Fish and Wildlife Service to issue an incidental take
identifying information from public Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, permit (ITP) that would authorize take,
review, we cannot guarantee that it will 2493 Portola Road, Suite B, Ventura, CA in this instance, of the Morro
be done. 93003. You may alternatively send shoulderband snail (Helminthoglypta
Dated: June 17, 2016. comments by facsimile to (805) 644– walkeriana). The County of San Luis
Tina A. Campbell, 3958. Obispo requires demonstration that the
Chief, Division of Policy, Performance, and property owner is in compliance with
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Julie the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
Management Programs, U.S. Fish and Wildlife M. Vanderwier, Senior Fish and
Service. amended (Act) as part of their
Wildlife Biologist, at the Ventura office permitting requirements.
[FR Doc. 2016–14843 Filed 6–22–16; 8:45 am]
address or by phone at (805) 644–1766.
BILLING CODE 4333–15–P The draft HCP contains two
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We have alternatives to the proposed action: ‘‘No
received an application for an incidental Action’’ and ‘‘Project Redesign.’’ Under
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR take permit (ITP) pursuant to section the ‘‘No Action’’ alternative, an ITP for
10(a)(1)(B) of the Endangered Species the Mammen single-family residence
Fish and Wildlife Service Act (Act; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). The would not be issued. The Mammen
[FWS–R8–ES–2016–N079; application addresses take of the single-family residence could not legally
FXES11120800000–156–FF08EVEN00] federally endangered Morro be built and the mitigation fee would
shoulderband snail (Helminthoglypta not be available to contribute to
Low-Effect Habitat Conservation Plan walkeriana) likely to occur incidental to recovery actions for Morro
for the Morro Shoulderband Snail; the construction and maintenance of a shoulderband snail. Since the property
Mammen Parcel, Community of Los single-family residence and associated is privately owned, there are ongoing
Osos, San Luis Obispo County, infrastructure and use of an existing economic considerations (e.g., payment
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
California access road. The requested permit term of property taxes) associated with
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, is 10 years and the permit would be continued ownership of a property and
Interior. subject to renewal. We invite comments its intended use. The sale of the
ACTION: Notice of availability; request
from the public on the application property for purposes (e.g., as a
for comment. package. Issuance of an ITP pursuant to conservation easement) other than the
this HCP has been determined to be identified activity is not economically
SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and eligible for a categorical exclusion under feasible. For these reasons, the ‘‘No
Wildlife Service (Service), have received NEPA. Action’’ alternative has been rejected.
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