THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT IMPOSED,
WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS, PROHIBITIONS AGAINST THE TAKING OF
ENDANGERED SPECIES. SECTION 10 ALLOWS CITIZENS TO INCIDENTALLY TAKE
LISTED SPECIES IF THEY APPLY FOR GENERAL PERMIT AND/OR CERTIFICATE
OF INCLUSION. WITHOUT THE PERMIT, TAKINGS ARE PROHIBITED AND
CITIZENS ARE SUBJECT TO PROSECUTION THEREUNDER.
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:
(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;
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.