ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTS OF CLIMATE ON WATERFOWL

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
State, Local completes 1st observation Form and Instruction	New
State, Local completes 2nd observation Form and Instruction	New
Private Individual completes 1st observation Form and Instruction	New
Private Individual completes 2nd observation Form and Instruction	New
2016-08-10 30d FRN published 2016-18928.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-08-10
1028-New SS-B Climate Waterfowl 2016-07-26.docx Supporting Statement B	2016-07-27
1028-New SS-A Climate Waterfowl 2016-07-21.docx Supporting Statement A	2016-07-22
Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 16 USC 703.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-06-30
2015-10-30 60-d FRN Climate Waterfowl 2015-27730.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-06-03

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
220934	State, Local completes 1st observation Form and Instruction	New
220933	State, Local completes 2nd observation Form and Instruction	New
220932	Private Individual completes 1st observation Form and Instruction	New
220931	Private Individual completes 2nd observation Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1028-0121	ICR Reference No: 201510-1028-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOI/GS	Agency Tracking No: Dennis Griffith
Title: ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTS OF CLIMATE ON WATERFOWL
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 11/22/2016
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/11/2016
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2019	36 Months From Approved
Responses	250	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	106	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The USGS National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center coordinates the research activities of 8 Regional Climate Science Centers. To increase efficiency of investigations, the relevance of research topics and the effectiveness of research it is critical to identify the types of information that are most critical for the development of a focused and integrated multi-regional research program. This is particularly true for wildlife species that migrate (e.g., waterfowl) among regions in which the direction and strength of climate effects on wildlife populations and their habitats are expected to be quite variable. This collection seeks to identify 1) the most important habitat and harvest factors that affect waterfowl population size on breeding, migratory and winter ranges, 2) the demographic traits (fecundity or survival) that are affected by these factors, 3) the likely direction and magnitude of climate effects on the most important waterfowl habitat and harvest factors that affect waterfowl population size and 4) the highest priority research needs on breeding, migratory and wintering ranges. We are collecting this information with a questionnaire survey of a sample of professional waterfowl researchers and managers because scientific papers that present this information are not available. The information we collect will identify the most important research topics within and among Regional Climate Science Centers in regard to climate effects on migratory waterfowl. We will 1) summarize the results, 2) present them at a workshop at a national scientific meeting, 3) use this presentation to facilitate further discussion among professional waterfowl researchers and managers who attend the workshop regarding research priorities and 4) publish the results of the survey and the workshop discussion in a refereed scientific publication.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 703 Name of Law: Migratory Bird Treaty Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 66931	10/30/2015
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 52899	08/10/2016
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Private Individual completes 1st observation	na	na
State, Local completes 1st observation	na	na
Private Individual completes 2nd observation	na	na
State, Local completes 2nd observation	na	na

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	250	0	0	62	188	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	106	0	0	21	85	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new collection sponsored as part of climate effects research.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $12,692

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 08/11/2016

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