[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 45 (Friday, March 7, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11124-11125]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-5385]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[NV-960-1060-PF-24 1A]


Extension of Approved Information Collection, OMB Control Number 
1004-0042

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is requesting the Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB) to extend an existing approval to collect certain 
information from those individuals requesting to adopt a wild horse or 
burro (43 CFR part 4750). BLM uses Form 4710-10, Application for 
Adoption of Wild Horse(s) or Burro(s), to collect this information. 
This information allows BLM to determine whether or not an individual 
qualifies to provide humane care and proper treatment, including 
transportation, feeding and handling, to an adopted wild horse or 
burro.

DATES: You must submit your comments to BLM at the address below on or 
before May 6, 2003. BLM will not necessarily consider any comments 
received after the above date.

ADDRESSES: You may mail comments to: Bureau of Land Management (WO-
630), Eastern States Office, 7450 Boston Blvd., Springfield, Virginia 
22153.
    You may send comments via Internet to: [email protected]. Please 
include ``ATTN: 1004-0042'' and your name and return address in your 
Internet message.
    You may deliver comments to the Bureau of Land Management, 
Administrative Record, Room 401, 1620 L Street, NW., Washington, DC.
    All comments will be available for public review at the L Street 
address during regular business hours (7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.), Monday 
through Friday.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You may contact Bea Wade, on (775) 
861-6583 (Commercial or FTS). Persons who use a telecommunications 
device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay 
Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8330, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to 
contact Ms. Wade.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 5 CFR 1320.12(a) requires BLM to provide 60-
day notice in the Federal Register concerning a collection of 
information to solicit comments on:
    (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the 
proper functioning of the agency, including whether the information 
will have practical utility;
    (b) The accuracy of our estimates of the information collection 
burden, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions we 
use;
    (c) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information collected; and
    (d) Ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on 
those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology.
    Section 3(b)(2)(B) of the Wild Free-Roaming Horse and Burro Act 
requires that BLM provide for individuals to adopt wild horses and 
burros whom the Secretary determines are qualified to provide humane 
care and proper treatment. The regulations are found at

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43 CFR Subpart 4750--Private Maintenance. Applicants submit Form 4710-
10, Application for Adoption of Wild Horse(s) and Burro(s), to adopt 
wild horses and burros.
    BLM requests the following information on Form 4710-10:
    (A) The applicant's name, address, and telephone number to further 
communicate about the adoption.
    (B) For possible debt collection purposes, the driver's license 
number to locate the adopter if the adopter changes his/her address 
within the state and does not leave a forwarding address. Wild horses 
and burros remain the property of the United States until title passes 
to private individuals. During the period between adoption and the 
passing of title, BLM is under obligation to see that the animals 
receive human care and proper treatment. For that reason, BLM visits 
and contacts the adopter to determine that status and condition of the 
animals. BLM uses this information to also determine the location and 
condition of animals if the adopter should change the location of the 
animals within the State.
    (C) The birth date of the applicant to assure that the applicant 
qualifies to adopt an animal under 43 CFR 4750.3-2 (must be at least 18 
years or older).
    (D) The applicant's social security number. In those states where 
the driver's license and social security numbers are the same, the 
applicant needs only his/her driver's license number. BLM uses this 
information for possible debt collection purposes and to track the 
location of the adopter if the adopter moves out-of-state.
    (E) The applicant must indicate the number and species of animals 
the adopter wishes to adopt so we can determine the availability of the 
animals requested.
    (F) The applicant must provide a map of the location where the 
adopted animals will be located so that we can conduct inspections of 
the facility and the animals to ensure compliance under 43 CFR 4750.3-2 
relating to private maintenance.
    (G) The applicant must understand the restrictions related to 
adopting a wild horse or burro.
    (H) BLM needs the information on the site where the animals are 
kept to assure that the facilities provide for humane care and comply 
with the private maintenance regulations located at 43 CFR 4750.3-2.
    (I) The applicant must sign a Private Maintenance and Care 
Agreement (a part to the Form 4710-10) after BLM approves the 
application to adopt a wild horse or burro.
    BLM uses the information to determine whether individuals are 
qualified to provide humane care and proper treatment to one or more 
adopted animals. When BLM approves the application and the individual 
completes a Private Maintenance and Care Agreement, the individual may 
adopt one to four wild horses or burros at one time. There is no other 
source for the required information, and failure to furnish the 
required information will result in the applicant's denial to adopt a 
wild horse or burro.
    The collection of information is short, simple and does not 
inconvenience the applicant. Valuable dialogue normally occurs during 
the approval process when BLM conducts an interview with the applicant 
to ensure that the applicant understands the obligations and prohibited 
acts and is knowledgeable about horses and burros or has access to 
assistance from a knowledgeable individual.
    Based on BLM's experience in administering the activities described 
above, we estimate the public reporting burden is 10 minutes per 
response to complete the required information. We estimate 30,000 
responses per year and a total annual burden of 5,000 hours.
    BLM will summarize all responses to this notice and include them in 
the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of 
public record.

    Dated: February 13, 2003.
Michael H. Schwartz,
Bureau of Land Management, Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 03-5385 Filed 3-6-03; 8:45 am]
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