OMB requests that this package be resubmitted as a revision request.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2018
36 Months From Approved
10/31/2018
15
0
15
394
0
394
450
0
450
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) prohibits the taking of endangered species. Section 10 of the ESA allows for certain exceptions to the prohibitions, such as taking that is incidental to an otherwise lawful activity. The corresponding regulations provide application and reporting requirements for such exceptions. The required information is used to evaluate the proposed activity (application) and ongoing activities (reports) and is necessary for NMFS to ensure the conservation of the species under the ESA.
Adjustments: We are anticipating an increase in applications, as the Clean Water Act (CWA) Sections 316(a) and (b) would necessitate sampling plans related to impacts of such environmental changes as power plants, of which there is an increasing number:
Section 316(a) allows for a variance from applicable thermal limitations to surface water if the permittee can demonstrate that the balanced indigenous community of aquatic organisms is protected and maintained.
Section 316(b) requires the determination of whether the withdrawal of cooling water causes or has the potential to cause adverse environmental impacts on aquatic populations and communities.
Thus, we would expect an increase from 12 to 22 applications over a three-year period (annualized, from 4 to 7, annualized burden from 320 to 560, and a corresponding increase in annual reports.
We are not including burden for permit transfers as there have been none for several years. This removes two responses, two hours and $60 in recordkeeping/reporting costs.
$24,600
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Uncollected
Celeste Stout 301 247-8436
No
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.
0230 30day FRN pub 053118_24977.pdf
0230 extension Supporting Statement 052918_final.docx
Permit Applications