[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 130 (Thursday, July 6, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41716-41718]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-16912]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service


Extension of Approved Information Collection, OMB Number 1018-
0093, on Permit Applications

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is announcing its intention 
to request renewal of its existing approval to collect certain 
information from applicants who wish to obtain a permit to conduct 
activities under a number of wildlife conservation laws, treaties and 
regulations. We will submit the collection of information listed below 
to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval under the 
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. If you wish to 
obtain copies of the proposed information collection requirement, 
related forms, and explanatory material, contact the Collection 
Clearance Officer at the address listed below.

DATES: You must submit comments on or before September 5, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Send your comments and suggestions on specific requirements 
to the Collection Clearance Officer, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 
222-ARLSQ; 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request a copy of the information 
collection request, explanatory information and related forms, contact 
Rebecca A. Mullin, Collection Clearance Officer at 703-358-2287, or 
electronically to [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB regulations at 5 CFR 1320, which 
implement provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 
104-13), require that interested members of the public and affected 
agencies have an opportunity to comment on information collection and 
recordkeeping activities [see 5 CFR 1320.8(d)]. We plan to submit a 
request to OMB to renew its approval of the collection of information 
for the Service's license/permit application form number 3-200-19 
through 3-200-25 and 3-200-27 through 3-200-53. We are requesting a 3-
year term of approval for this information collection activity.
    We modified the format of the first page of the application form so 
that the information fields on the form correspond to the data fields 
in our Service-wide permits issuance and tracking computer system. We 
also modified the format and content of the supplemental page(s) of the 
application forms for clarity and to be less burdensome to complete.
    We invite comments concerning this renewal on: (1) Whether the 
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of 
the functions of the agency, including whether the information will 
have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of 
burden, (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the 
collection of information on those who are to respond. The information 
collections in this program are part of a system of record covered by 
the Privacy Act [5 U.S.C. 552 (a)].
    The information on the application and the attachments will be used 
by the Service to review permit applications and allow the Service to 
make an assessment according to criteria established in various Federal 
wildlife conservation laws, treaties and regulations, on the issuance, 
suspension, revocation or denial of permits.
    Federal agencies may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not 
required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays 
a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control number for this 
collection of information is 1018-0093.
    The information collection requirements in this submission 
implement the regulatory requirements of the Endangered Species Act (16 
U.S.C. 1539), the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (15 U.S.C. 704), the Lacey 
Act (18 U.S.C. 42-44), the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 
U.S.C. 668), the Convention on International Trade in Endangered 
Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), (27 UST 108), the Marine 
Mammal Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 1361-1407), and Wild Bird Conservation 
Act (16 U.S.C. 4901-4916), and are contained in Service regulations in 
Chapter I, Subchapter B of Title 50 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). 
Common permit application and record keeping requirements have been 
consolidated in 50 CFR 13, and unique requirements of the various 
statutes in the applicable part as described in the table.

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                                              Total number   Estimated time   Total annual
      Permit No.             Activity        of respondents    (in hours)     burden hours        Regulation
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3-200-19.............  Import of Sport-               1,000        \1\ .333             333  50 CFR 17.40(e),
                        Hunted Trophies of                                                    17.40(f), 23.11,
                        Southern African                                                      23.12 and 23.15.
                        Leopard, African
                        Elephant, and
                        Namibian Southern
                        White Rhinoceros.
3-200-20.............  Import of Sport-                  30               1              30  50 CFR 17.21,
                        Hunted Trophies                                                       17.22, 17.31,
                        (Appendix I of                                                        17.32, 23.11,
                        CITES and/or ESA).                                                    23.12 and 23.15.
3-200-21.............  Import of Sport-                  50        \4\ .750            37.5  50 CFR 17.31, 17.32
                        Hunted Trophies of                                                    and 17.40(j).
                        Argali.
3-200-22.............  Import of Sport-                  60            .333              20  50 CFR 17.21 and
                        Hunted Bontebok                                                       17.22.
                        Trophies.

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3-200-23.............  Export of Pre-                   800        \3\ .666             533  50 CFR 14.22, 17.4,
                        Convention                                                            18.14, 23.11,
                        Specimens (Pre-Act                                                    23.13(c) and
                        or Antiques).                                                         23.15.
3-200-24.............  Export of Live                   800            .666             533  50 CFR 23.11, 23.12
                        Captive-Born                                                          and 23.15.
                        Animals (Convention
                        on International
                        Trade in Endangered
                        Species).
3-200-25.............  Export of Raptors...             100               2             200  50 CFR 21.21,
                                                                                              21.29, 23.11,
                                                                                              23.12 and 23.15.
3-200-27.............  Export/Re-export of              800            .666             533  50 CFR 23.11, 23.12
                        Wildlife                                                              and 23.15.
                        (Convention on
                        International Trade
                        in Endangered
                        Species).
3-200-28.............  Export/Re-export of              150          \2\ .5              75  50 CFR 23.11, 23.12
                        Trophies by                                                           and 23.15.
                        Taxidermist
                        (Convention on
                        International Trade
                        in Endangered
                        Species).
3-200-29.............  Export/Re-Export of              300               1             300  50 CFR 17.21,
                        Wildlife Samples                                                      17.22, 17.31,
                        (CITES and/or ESA).                                                   17.32, 23.11,
                                                                                              23.12, 23.13 and
                                                                                              23.15.
3-200-30.............  Circuses and                     120               1             120  50 CFR 17.21,
                        Traveling Animal                                                      17.22, 17.31,
                        Exhibitions.                                                          17.32, 23.11,
                                                                                              23.12, 23.13 and
                                                                                              23.15.
3-200-31.............  Introduction from                 40               1              40  50 CFR 23.11,
                        the Sea (Convention                                                   23.12, and 23.15.
                        on International
                        Trade in Endangered
                        Species).
3-200-32.............  Export/Re-export of               40               1              40  50 CFR 23.11,
                        Plants.                                                               23.12, 23.13 and
                                                                                              23.15.
3-200-33.............  Certificate for                   48               2              96  50 CFR 17.61,
                        Artificially                                                          17.62, 17.71,
                        Propagated Plants.                                                    17.72, 23.11,
                                                                                              23.12, 23.13 and
                                                                                              23.15.
3-200-34.............  Export of American                80            .333              27  50 CFR 23.11,
                        Ginseng.                                                              23.12, 23.13,
                                                                                              23.15 and 23.51.
3-200-35.............  Import of Appendix-I               2               1               2  50 CFR 23.11,
                        Plants (Convention                                                    23.12, 23.13 and
                        on International                                                      23.15.
                        Trade in Endangered
                        Species).
3-200-36.............  Export/Import/                     2               1               2  50 CFR 17.61,
                        Interstate and                                                        17.62, 17.71,
                        Foreign Commerce of                                                   17.72, 23.11,
                        Plants (ESA and/or                                                    23.12 and 23.15.
                        CITES).
3-200-37.............  Export/Import/                    60               2             120  50 CFR 17.21,
                        Interstate and                                                        17.22, 17.31,
                        Foreign Commerce of                                                   17.32, 23.11,
                        Animals (ESA and/or                                                   23.12 and 23.15.
                        CITES).
3-200-38.............  Import of Wildlife                30               1              30  50 CFR 17.21,
                        Samples (Appendix I                                                   17.22, 17.31,
                        of CITES and/or                                                       17.32, 23.11,
                        ESA).                                                                 23.12 and 23.15.
3-200-39.............  Certificate of                    30               1              30  50 CFR 23.11,
                        Scientific Exchange                                                   23.13(g) and
                        (Convention on                                                        23.15.
                        International Trade
                        in Endangered
                        Species).
3-200-40.............  Export and Re-import              10               1              10  50 CFR 17.21,
                        of Museum Specimens                                                   17.22, 17.31,
                        (U.S. Endangered                                                      17.32, 17.61,
                        Species Act).                                                         17.62, 17.71 and
                                                                                              17.72.
3-200-41.............  Captive-Bred                      50               5           1,250  50 CFR 17.21(g) and
                        Wildlife                                                              17.31.
                        Registration (U.S.
                        Endangered Species
                        Act).
 
   *Note: There is an annual reporting requirement of this registration (3-200-41 50 applicants--3 hours+2hours
                                reporting; and 3-200-41a 500 reporters--2 hours)
3-200-42.............  Import/Transport of               20               2              40  50 CFR 16.22.
                        Injurious Wildlife.
3-200-43.............  Take/Import/                      20               4             120  50 CFR 18.11,
                        Transport/Export of                                                   18.22, 18.31,
                        Marine Mammals.                                                       17.21, 17.22,
                                                                                              17.31, 17.32,
                                                                                              23.11, 23.12,
                                                                                              23.13 and 23.15.
 
             *Note: There is an annual reporting requirement. There is not a specific required form.
    Required information to be submitted is outlined on the permit (20 reporters/year at 2 hours per report).
 
3-200-44.............  Registration of an                10            .500              35  50 CFR 18.11, 18.12
                        Agent/Tannery                                                         and 8.23(d).
                        (Marine Mammal
                        Protection Act).
    *Note: There is an annual reporting requirement of this registration (3-200-44--.500 hours; 3-200-44a 30
                                              reporters--1 hours).
 
3-200-45.............  Import of Sport-                 100            .500              50  50 CFR 18.11, 18.12
                        Hunted Polar Bear                                                     and 18.30.
                        Trophies.
3-200-46.............  Import/Export of                 700            .500             350  50 CFR 15.11,
                        Personal Pets                                                         15.12, 15.21,
                        (CITES and/or Wild                                                    15.25, 23.11,
                        Bird Conservation                                                     23.12, and 23.15.
                        Act).
3-200-47.............  Import or Birds for               25               2              50  50 CFR 15.11,
                        Scientific Research                                                   15.12, 15.21,
                        or Zoological                                                         15.22 and 15.23.
                        Breeding and
                        Display (Wild Bird
                        Conservation Act).

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3-200-48.............  Import of Birds                   25               1              50  50 CFR 15.11,
                        Under an Approved                                                     15.12, 15.21 and
                        Cooperative                                                           15.24.
                        Breeding Program
                        (Wild Bird
                        Conservation Act).
3-200-49.............  Approval of a                     25               3              75  50 CFR 15.11,
                        Cooperative                                                           15.12, 15.21 and
                        Breeding Program                                                      15.26.
                        (Wild Bird
                        Conservation Act).
3-200-50.............  Approval of                       10              10             100  50 CFR 15.11,
                        Scientifically                                                        15.12, 15.21 and
                        Based Sustainable                                                     15.32.
                        Use Management
                        Plans (Convention
                        on International
                        Trade in Endangered
                        Species).
3-200-51.............  Approval of Foreign               20              12             240  50 CFR 15.11,
                        Breeding Facilities                                                   15.12, 15.21 and
                        Under the Wild Bird                                                   15.41.
                        Conservation Act.
3-200-52.............  Reissuance or                    400            .250             100  50 CFR 13.21 and
                        Renewal of a Permit                                                   13.22.
                        or Certificate.
3-200-53.............  Export/Re-export of               30               2              60  50 CFR Part 18,
                        Captive-Held Marine                                                   23.11, 23.12,
                        Mammals (Convention                                                   23.13 and 23.15.
                        on International
                        Trade in Endangered
                        Species).
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\1\ 20 minutes.
\2\ 30 minutes.
\3\ 40 minutes.
\3\ 45 minutes.

    Approval Number: 1018-0093.
    Service Form Number: 3-200-19 through 3-200-53.
    Frequency of Collection: On Occasion.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals, biomedical companies, 
circuses, zoological parks, botanical gardens, nurseries, museums, 
universities, scientists, antique dealers, Exotic pet industry, 
hunters, taxidermists, commercial importers/exporters of wildlife and 
plants, freight forwarders/brokers, local, State, tribal and Federal 
governments.
    Total Annual Burden Hours: 5606.5.
    Total Annual Responses: 5987.

    Dated: June 23, 2000.
Kenneth Stansell,
Acting Assistant Director--International Affairs.
[FR Doc. 00-16912 Filed 7-5-00; 8:45 am]
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