Federal Register #FWSR7ES20261882

Renewal of Marine Mammal Marking, Tagging, and Reporting Information Collection

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, part of the Department of the Interior, is seeking public input on the renewal of its information collection for marine mammal marking, tagging, and reporting certificates. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Department of the Interior - Purpose and Scope: - Renewal of information collection supporting the monitoring and data gathering of Alaska Native subsistence and handicraft harvests of polar bears, northern sea otters, and Pacific walruses - Includes registration of certain dead marine mammal hard parts - Data Collection Details: - Utilizes Service forms: - Form 32414: Polar bear certificate - Form 32415: Walrus certificate - Form 32416: Sea otter certificate - Form 32406: Non-Native marine mammal certificate - Tracks harvests, biological data, and legal disposition of marine mammal parts - Notable Requirements: - Supports population modeling and compliance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act - Ensures legal use and tracking of marine mammal products - No OEMs, vendors, or procurement of products/services are involved; this is a request for public comment on information collection renewal

Description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to renew an information collection related to marine mammal marking, tagging, and reporting certificates, including registration of certain dead marine mammal hard parts. This collection supports monitoring and data gathering on Alaska Native subsistence and handicraft harvests of polar bears, northern sea otters, and Pacific walruses. The information collected helps assess the impact of these activities on populations and ensures compliance with legal requirements. Comments on this renewal are accepted until July 28, 2026.

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