U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Renewal of Information Collection Requirements for Depredation and Control Orders

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is proposing to renew an existing information collection requirement under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, with no changes to the current requirements. This collection pertains to depredation and control orders, which are permits that allow authorized individuals or entities to take specific actions to control wildlife species that are causing damage to property, agriculture, or pose threats to public health and safety. Depredation and control orders typically involve migratory birds or other protected wildlife species that require federal oversight. The information collection ensures proper documentation, monitoring, and compliance with wildlife protection laws while allowing necessary control measures. Permit holders must report activities, methods used, and numbers of animals affected. The renewal maintains existing reporting requirements without adding new burdens on permit holders, wildlife managers, farmers, airports, or other affected parties. This is a routine administrative action to continue the existing information collection framework that balances wildlife conservation with legitimate control needs. The proposal follows standard procedures under the Paperwork Reduction Act, which requires federal agencies to minimize paperwork burden while ensuring necessary information is collected. Public comment periods and Office of Management and Budget review are part of the renewal process.

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