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Request for Comment on Migratory Bird Permit Information Collection Requirements

This opportunity involves a request for public comment from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Department of the Interior) regarding proposed changes to information collection requirements for migratory bird permits. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Department of the Interior - Scope of Request: - Seeks input on revisions to two existing information collections and the addition of two new collections - Covers federal fish and wildlife permit applications and reports related to migratory birds - Activities include applications, monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping under 50 CFR parts 10, 13, 20, and 21 - Products/Services Requested: - No physical products or OEMs are involved - Focus is on administrative processes, regulatory forms, and compliance documentation - Notable Requirements: - Annual and event-based reporting and recordkeeping - Submission of specific forms for various permit types - Emphasis on compliance with wildlife conservation laws and treaties - Facilitation of future electronic permitting - Public and federal agency comments are invited to improve the quality and reduce the burden of these information collections

Description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to revise two existing information collections and propose two new information collections related to federal fish and wildlife permit applications and reports concerning migratory birds. The collections include applications, monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements for various permits under 50 CFR parts 10, 13, 20, and 21. The purpose is to ensure compliance with wildlife conservation laws and treaties, and to assess the impact of permitted activities on bird populations. Public comments are invited until October 13, 2026.

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