[Federal Register: March 31, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 61)] [Notices] [Page 15474-15477] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr31mr03-101] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Information Collection to be Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Approval Under the Paperwork Reduction Act; OMB Control Number 1018-0093, Applications for Permits AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (We) will submit the collection of information described below to OMB for approval under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act. An estimate of the information collection burden is included in this notice. If you wish to obtain copies of the proposed information collection requirement, related forms, and/or explanatory material, contact the Service Information Collection Clearance Officer at the address listed below. [[Page 15475]] DATES: You must submit comments on or before May 30, 2003. ADDRESSES: Send your comments and suggestions on specific requirements to the Information 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 submission, explanatory information, and/or related forms, contact Anissa Craghead, Information Collection Clearance Officer at 703-358-2445, electronically at Anissa_Craghead@fws.gov, or Amy Brisendine at 703-358-2104 ext. 5100, electronically at Amy_ Brisendine@fws.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB regulations at 5 CFR 1320, which implement provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), require that interested members of the public and affected agencies be given an opportunity to comment on information collection and record keeping activities (see 5 CFR 1320.8(d)). We are submitting a request to OMB to approve: (1) The revision of the collection of information for many of the Service's permit applications (Form numbers 3-200-19 through 3-200-37, 3-200-39 through 3-200-53, and 3-200-58, currently approved under OMB control number 1018-0093); (2) the addition of forms 3-200-64 through 3-200-66, and 3-200-73; and (3) the deletion of forms 3-200-38 and 3-200-51. All of these forms are used by the Division of Management Authority, International Affairs. We are requesting a three-year term of approval for this information collection activity. 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. Revisions to the currently approved forms include modification of the format and content of the application forms so that they will be easier to understand and easier for the applicant to complete. We are removing one application form (3-200-38, Import of Wildlife Samples, CITES and/or ESA) from the information collection approval request because it is being combined with form 3-200-29, Import/Export/Re- Export of Samples (Wildlife and/or Biomedical Samples) (CITES and/or ESA). We are also removing Form 3-200-51, Approval of a Foreign Breeding Facility Under WBCA, from the information collection approval request because the regulations (50 CFR 15.41) have not yet been developed. Five new forms have been added to the information collection in order to simplify the information collection process on the public in terms of reporting requirements. The new forms (3-200-58, 3-200-64 through 3-200-66, and 3-200-73) are noted in the table below. In addition, we are requesting that Form 3-200-26, which is currently approved under OMB control number 1018-0092, be transferred to this collection. 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 on the public; (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 records covered by the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552 (a)). The information obtained from the applications for permits will be used to determine the eligibility of applicants for permits they are requesting according to criteria in various Federal wildlife conservation laws, international treaties, and regulations on the issuance, suspension, revocation, or denial of permits. The information collection requirements in this submission implement the regulatory requirements of the Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. 703 et seq.), the Lacey Act (16 U.S.C. 3371 et seq.), 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 U.S.T. 1087), the Marine Mammal Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 1361-1407 et seq), and the Wild Bird Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 4901-4916 et seq), and are contained in Service regulations in Chapter I, Subchapter B of Title 50 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Generic permit application and record keeping requirements shared by our permit-issuing offices have been consolidated in 50 CFR part 13. The following table lists the application forms, with their respective burden estimates and applicable regulations, that we plan to submit to OMB for approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Estimated time Total annual Total number to complete public Applicable Application No. Activity of respondents application reporting regulation(s) annually (hours) burden (hours) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-200-19................. Import of Sport- 880 0.3 264 50 CFR hunted Trophies of 17.40(e), Southern African 17.40(f), Leopard, African 23.11, 23.12, Elephant, and and 23.15 Namibian Southern White Rhinoceros. 3-200-20................. Import of Sport- 50 1.0 50 50 CFR 17.21, Hunted Trophies 17.22, 17.31, (Appendix I of 17.32, 23.11, CITES and/or ESA). and 23.15 3-200-21................. Import of Sport- 220 0.8 165 50 CFR 17.31, Hunted Trophies of 17.32 and Argali. 17.40(j) 3-200-22................. Import of Sport- 110 0.3 33 50 CFR 17.21 Hunted Bontebok and 17.22 Trophies. 3-200-23................. Export of Pre- 300 0.7 210 50 CFR 14.22, Convention, Pre- 17.4, 18.14, Act, or Antique 23.11, Specimens (CITES 23.13(c), and and/or ESA). 23.15 3-200-24................. Export of Live 450 0.7 315 50 CFR 23.11, Captive-Born 23.12 and Animals (CITES). 23.15 3-200-25................. Export of Raptors... 100 1.0 100 50 CFR 21.21, 21.29, 23.11, 23.12 and 23.15 [[Page 15476]] 3-200-26................. Export of Skins/ 3760 0.3 1128 50 CFR 23.11, Products of Six 23.12 and Native Species: 23.15 bobcat, lynx, river otter, Alaskan brown bear, Alaskan gray wolf, and American alligator (CITES). 3-200-27................. Export of Wildlife 10 0.7 7 50 CFR 23.11, Removed from the 23.12 and Wild (CITES). 23.15 3-200-28................. Export/Re-Export of 60 0.5 30 50 CFR 23.11, Trophies by Hunters 23.12 and or Taxidermists 23.15 (CITES). 3-200-29................. Import/Export/Re- 600 1.5 615 50 CFR 17.21, Export of Samples 17.22, 17.31, (Wildlife and or 17.32, 23.11, Biomedical) (CITES 23.12, 23.13 and/or ESA). and 23.15 3-200-30................. Export/Re-import of 230 1.0 230 50 CFR 17.21, Circuses and 17.22, 17.31, Traveling Animal 17.32, 23.11, Exhibitions. 23.12, 23.13 and 23.15 3-200-31................. Introduction from 40 2.0 80 50 CFR 23.11, the Sea (CITES). 23.12, and 23.15 3-200-32................. Export/Re-Export of 180 1.0 180 50 CFR 23.11, Plants (CITES). 23.12, 23.13 and 23.15 3-200-33................. Export of 100 2.0 200 50 CFR 17.61, Artificially 17.62, 17.71, Propagated Plants 17.72, 23.11, (Multiple-use). 23.12, 23.13 and 23.15 3-200-34................. Export of American 70 0.3 21 50 CFR 23.11, Ginseng*. 23.12, 23.13, 23.15 and 23.51 3-200-35................. Import of Appendix-I 10 1.0 10 50 CFR 23.11, Plants (CITES). 23.12, 23.13 and 23.15 3-200-36................. Export/Import/ 5 1.0 5 50 CFR 17.61, Interstate and 17.62, 17.71, Foreign Commerce of 17.72, 23.11, Plants (ESA and/or 23.12 and CITES). 23.15 3-200-37................. Export/Import/ 230 2.0 460 50 CFR 17.21, Interstate and 17.22, 17.31, Foreign Commerce/ 17.32, 23.11, Take of Animals 23.12 and (ESA and/or CITES). 23.15 3-200-39................. Certificate of 20 1.0 20 50 CFR 23.11, Scientific Exchange 23.13(g) and (CITES)*. 23.15 3-200-40................. Export and Re-import 10 1.0 10 50 CFR 17.21, of Museum Specimens 17.22, 17.31, (ESA)*. 17.32, 17.61, 17.62, 17.71 and 17.72 3-200-41................. Captive-Bred 300 2.0 600 50 CFR 17.21(g) Wildlife and 17.31 Registration*. 3-200-42................. Import/Transport of 35 2.0 70 50 CFR 16.22 Injurious Wildlife. 3-200-43................. Take/Import/ 100 4.0 400 50 CFR 18.11, Transport/Export of 18.22, 18.31, Marine Mammals or 17.21, 17.22, Amendment of 17.31, 17.32, Existing Permit*. 23.11, 23.12, 23.13 and 23.15 3-200-44................. Registration of an 20 0.5 10 50 CFR 18.11, Agent/Tannery 18.12 and (MMPA)*. 8.23(d) 3-200-45................. Import of Polar Bear 60 0.5 30 50 CFR 18.11, Trophies Sport 18.12 and Hunted in Canada. 18.30 3-200-46................. Import or Export of 440 0.5 220 50 CFR 15.11, Personal Pets 15.12, 15.21 (CITES and/or WBCA). and 15.25 3-200-47................. Import of Birds for 50 2.0 100 50 CFR 15.11, Scientific Research 15.12, 15.21, or Zoological 15.22 and Breeding and 15.23 Display (WBCA). 3-200-48................. Import of Birds 20 1.0 20 50 CFR 15.11, Under an Approved 15.12, 15.21 Cooperative and 15.24 Breeding Program (WBCA)*. 3-200-49................. Approval of a 10 3.0 3 0 50 CFR 15.11, Cooperative 15.12, 15.21 Breeding Program and 15.26 (WBCA). 3-200-50................. Approval of 1 10 10 50 CFR 15.11, Sustainable Use 15.12, 15.21 Management Plan and 15.32 Under WBCA. 3-200-51................. Approval of 1 8 8 50 CFR 15.11, Sustainable Use 15.12, 15.21 Management Plan and 15.41 Under WBCA. 3-200-52................. Reissuance or 200 0.3 50 50 CFR 13.21 Renewal of a Permit. and 13.22 3-200-53................. Export/Re-Export of 20 2.0 40 50 CFR Part 18, Captive-Held Marine 23.11, 23.12, Mammals (CITES). 23.13 and 23.15 [[Page 15477]] 3-200-58................. Retrospective 50 1.0 50 50 CFR 23.11, Documents**. 23.15 3-200-64................. Certificate of 400 0.5 200 50 CFR 23.11, Ownership for 23.15 Personally Owned Wildlife ``Pet passport'' (CITES)**. 3-200-65................. Registration of 15 44.5 245 50 CFR 23.11, Appendix-I 23.15 Commercial Breeding Operations (CITES)**. 3-200-66................. Replacement 50 0.5 25 23.11, 23.15 Documents (CITES)**. 3-200-73................. Re-Export of 300 0.5 150 50 CFR 23.11, Wildlife (CITES)**. 23.12 and 23.15 ---------------- ---------------- Total Hours.......... .................... 9507 .............. 6391 ............... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Note: There is a reporting requirement associated with the issuance of permits granted as a result of this information collection which is included in the estimated burden. Required information to be submitted is outlined on the corresponding permits issued. ** Note: These are new forms. Title: Federal Fish and Wildlife Permit Application, Management Authority. OMB Number: 1018-0093. Service Form Numbers: 3-200-19 through 3-200-37, 3-200-39 through 3-200-53 and 3-200-58, 3-200-64 through 3-200-66, and 3-200-73. 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 Responses: 9507 responses. Total Annual Burden Hours: 6391 hours. Dated: March 14, 2003. Charlie R. Chandler, Chief, Branch of Permits--Domestic, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. 03-7568 Filed 3-28-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P