[Federal Register: May 2, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 84)] [Corrections] [Page 25894-25910] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr02my06-120] [[Page 25894]] DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service 50 CFR Parts 13 and 23 RIN 1018-AD87 Revision of Regulations for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Correction In proposed rule document 06-3444 beginning on page 20168 in the issue of Wednesday, April 19, 2006, make the following corrections: Sec. 13.11 [Corrected] 1. On page 20213, in Sec. 13.11, the table being reprinted in its entirety to read as follows: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Amendment Type of permit Citation Fee fee ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * * * * * * * ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Endangered Species Act/CITES/Lacey Act ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * * * * * * * ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CITES Introduction from the Sea 50 CFR 23 100 50 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CITES Participation in the Plant 50 CFR 23 (\1\) (\1\) Rescue Center Program ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CITES Registration of Appendix-I 50 CFR 23 100 Commercial Breeding Operations ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CITES Request for Approval of an 50 CFR 23 (\1\) (\1\) Export program for a State or Tribe (American Ginseng, Certain Furbearers, and American Alligator) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * * * * * * * ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sec. 23.2 [Corrected] 2. On page 20217, in Sec. 23.2, the table is being reprinted in its entirety to read as follows: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Question on proposed activity Answer and action ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (a) Is the wildlife or plant (1) YES. Continue to paragraph (b) species (including parts, of this section. products, derivatives, whether (2) NO. The regulations in this wild-collected, or born or part do not apply. propagated in a controlled environment) Listed in Appendix I, II, or III of CITES (see Sec. 23.91)? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (b) Is the wildlife or plant (1) YES. The regulations in this specimen exempted from CITES (see part do not apply. Sec. 23.92)? (2) NO. Continue to paragraph (c) of this section. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [[Page 25895]] (c) Do you want to import, export, (1) YES. The regulations in this re-export, engage in international part apply. trade, or introduce from the sea? (2) NO. Continue to paragraph (d) of this section. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (d) Was the specimen that you (1) YES. The regulations in this possess or want to enter into part apply. See Sec. 23.13(c) intrastate or interstate commerce and (d) and sections 9(c)(1) and unlawfully acquired, illegally 11(a) and (b) of the ESA (16 traded, or otherwise subject to U.S.C. 1538(c)(1) and 1540(a) and conditions set out on a CITES (b)). document that authorized import? (2) NO. The regulations in this part do not apply. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sec. 23.6 [Corrected] 3. On pages 20219 and 20220, in Sec. 23.6, the table is being reprinted in its entirety to read as follows: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S. Scientific U.S. Management Roles Authority Authority ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (a) Provide scientific advice and recommendations, including advice on x biological findings for applications for certain CITES documents, registrations, and export program approvals. Evaluate the conservation status of species to determine if a species listing or change in a listing is warranted. Interpret listings and review nomenclatural issues. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (b) Review applications for CITES documents and issue or deny them based ................. x on findings required by CITES. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (c) Communicate with the Secretariat and other countries on scientific, x x administrative, and enforcement issues. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (d) Ensure that export of Appendix-II specimens is at a level that x maintains a species throughout its range at a level consistent with its role in the ecosystems in which it occurs and well above the level at which it might become eligible for inclusion in Appendix I. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (e) Monitor trade in all CITES species and produce annual reports on CITES ................. x trade. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (f) Collect the cancelled foreign export permit or re-export certificate ................. x and any corresponding import permit presented for import of any CITES specimen. Collect a copy of the validated U.S. export permit or re- export certificate presented for export or re-export of any CITES specimen. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (g) Produce biennial reports on legislative, regulatory, and ................. x administrative measures taken by the United States to enforce the provisions of CITES. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (h) Coordinate with State and tribal governments and other Federal x x agencies on CITES issues, such as the status of native species, development of policies, negotiating positions, and law enforcement activities. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (i) Communicate with the scientific community, the public, and media about x x CITES issues. Conduct public meetings and publish notices to gather input from the public on the administration of CITES and the conservation and trade status of domestic and foreign species traded internationally. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (j) Represent the United States at the meetings of the CoP, on committees x x (see subpart G of this part), and on CITES working groups. Consult with other countries on CITES issues and the conservation status of species. Prepare discussion papers and proposals for new or amended resolutions and species listings for consideration at the CoP. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (k) Provide assistance to APHIS and CBP for the enforcement of CITES. x x Cooperate with enforcement officials to facilitate the exchange of information between enforcement bodies and for training purposes. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (l) Provide financial and technical assistance to other governmental x x agencies and CITES officials of other countries. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sec. 23.7 [Corrected] 4. On pages 20220 and 20221, in Sec. 23.7, the second table is being reprinted in its entirety to read as follows: [[Page 25896]] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Type of information Office to contact ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (a) CITES administrative and U.S. Management Authority, U.S. management issues: Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 (1) CITES documents, including North Fairfax Drive, Room 700, application forms and procedures; Arlington, Virginia 22203, Toll list of registered scientific Free: (800) 358-2104/permit institutions and bred-in-captivity questions, Tel: (703) 358-2095/ operations; and reservations other questions, Fax: (703) 358- (2) Information on the CoP 2281/permits, Fax: (703) 358-2298/ (3) List of CITES species other issues, E-mail: (4) Names and addresses of other managementauthority@fws.gov, Web countries' Management and site: http://www.fws.gov/ Scientific Authority offices international and http:// (5) Notifications, resolutions, and http://www.fws.gov/permits. decisions (6) Standing Committee documents and issues (7) State and tribal export programs ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (b) Scientific issues: U.S. Scientific Authority, U.S. (1) Animals and Plants Committees Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 documents and issues North Fairfax Drive, Room 750, (2) Findings of non-detriment and Arlington, Virginia 22203, Tel: suitability of facilities, and (703) 358-1708, Fax: (703) 358- other scientific findings 2276, E-mail: (3) Listing of species in the scientificauthority@fws.gov, Web Appendices and relevant site: http://www.fws.gov/ resolutions international. (4) Names and addresses of other countries' Scientific Authority offices and scientists involved with CITES-related issues (5) Nomenclatural issues ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (c) Wildlife clearance procedures: Law Enforcement, U.S. Fish and (1) CITES replacement tags Wildlife Service, 4401 North (2) Information about wildlife port Fairfax Drive, Mail Stop LE-3000, office locations Arlington, Virginia 22203, Tel: (3) Information bulletins (703) 358-1949, Fax: (703) 358- (4) Inspection and clearance of 2271, Web site: http://www.fws.gov/ wildlife shipments involving le. import, introduction from the sea, export, and re-export, and filing a Declaration of Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife (Form 3-177) (5) Validation, certification, or cancellation of CITES wildlife documents ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (d) APHIS plant clearance U.S. Department of Agriculture procedures: APHIS/PPQ, 4700 River Road, (1) Information about plant port Riverdale, Maryland 20737-1236, office locations Toll Free: (877) 770-5990/permit (2) Inspection and clearance of questions, Tel: (301) 734-5312/ plant shipments involving: other CITES issues, Fax: (301) 734- (i) Import and introduction from 5786/permit questions, Fax: (301) the sea of living plants 734-4300/other CITES issues, Web (ii) Export and re-export of living site: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ and nonliving plants ppq. (3) Validation or cancellation of CITES plant documents for the type of shipments listed in paragraph (d) of this section ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (e) CBP plant clearance procedures: Department of Homeland Security, (1) Inspection and clearance of U.S. Customs and Border plant shipments involving: Protection, Office of Field (i) Import and introduction from Operations, Agricultural the sea of nonliving plants Inspection Policy and Planning, (ii) Import of living plants from 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Canada at designated border ports Room 5.4 C, Washington, DC 20229, (7 CFR 319.37-14(b) and 50 CFR Tel: (202) 344-3298, Fax: (202) 24.12(d)) 344-1442. (2) Cancellation of CITES plant documents for the type of shipments listed in paragraph (e)(1) of this section ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (f) General information on CITES: CITES Secretariat, Web site: http://(1 ) CITES export quota information www.cites.org. (2) CITES Guidelines for Transport (3) Information about the Secretariat (4) Names and addresses of other countries' Management and Scientific Authority offices (5) Official documents, including resolutions, decisions, notification, CoP documents, and committee documents (6) Official list of CITES species and species database (7) Text of the Convention ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sec. 23.15 [Corrected] 5. On pages 20221 and 20222, in Sec. 23.15, the second table is being reprinted in its entirety to read as follows: [[Page 25897]] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Species (Appendix Major group II only) Type of specimen Quantity\1\ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Fishes (i) Sturgeon caviar 250 gm Acipenseriformes (see Sec. (sturgeon, 23.71) including paddlefish) ------------------------------------------------------------ (ii) Hippocampus Dead specimens, 4 spp. (seahorses) parts, products (including manufactured items), and derivatives ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Reptiles (iii) Crocodylia Dead specimens, 4 (alligators, parts, products caimans, (including crocodiles, manufactured gavial) items), and derivatives ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Molluscs (iv) Strombus gigas Shells 3 (queen conch) ------------------------------------------------------------ (v) Tridacnidae Shells, each of 3 shells, total (giant clams) which may be one not exceeding 3 intact shell or kg two matching halves ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Plants (vi) Cactaceae Rainsticks 3 (cacti) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ \1\ To import, export, or re-export more than the quantity listed in the table, you must have a valid CITES document for the entire quantity. Sec. 23.20 [Corrected] 6. On page 20225, in Sec. 23.20, the table is being reprinted in its entirety to read as follows: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Type of specimen or CITES exemption activity Appendix document Section ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (1) Artificially I, II, or III CITES document with 23.40 propagated plant source code ``A'' 1 (see paragraph (d)(4) of this section for an Appendix-I plant propagated for commercial purposes) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (2) Artificially II or III Phytosanitary 23.23(f) propagated plant certificate with from a country that CITES statement 1 has provided copies of the certificates, stamps, and seals to the Secretariat ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (3) Bred-in-captivity I, II, or III CITES document with 23.41 wildlife (see source code ``C'' 1 paragraph (d)(5) of this section for Appendix-I wildlife bred for commercial purposes) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (4) Commercially I CITES document with 23.47 propagated Appendix- source code ``D''1 I plant ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (5) Commercially bred I CITES document with 23.46 Appendix-I wildlife source code ``D'' 1 from a breeding operation registered with the CITES Secretariat ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (6) Export of certain II CITES document 23.36(e) marine specimens indicating that the 23.39(e) protected under a specimen was taken pre-existing treaty, in accordance with convention, or provisions of the international applicable treaty, agreement for that convention, or species international agreement ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (7) Hybrid of plants I, II, or III CITES document 23.42 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (8) Hybrid of I, II, or III CITES document or 23.43 wildlife certification letter from a Management Authority 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (9) In-transit I, II, or III CITES document 23.22 shipment (see designating importer paragraph (d)(13) of and country of final this section for destination sample collections covered by an ATA carnet) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (10) Introduction II Document required by 23.39(d) from the sea under a applicable treaty, pre-existing treaty, convention, or convention, or international international agreement, if agreement for that appropriate species ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (11) Noncommercial I, II, or III A label indicating 23.48 loan, donation, or CITES and the exchange of registration codes specimens between of both institutions scientific and, in the United institutions States, a CITES registered with the certificate of CITES Secretariat scientific exchange that registers the institution 3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (12) Personally owned I, II, or III CITES certificate of 23.44 live wildlife for ownership 2 multiple cross- border movement ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [[Page 25898]] (13) Pre-Convention I, II, or III CITES document 23.45 specimen indicating pre- Convention status 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (14) Sample I 4 , II, or CITES document 23.50 collection covered III indicating sample by an ATA carnet collection 2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (15) Traveling I, II, or III CITES document 23.49 exhibition indicating pre- Convention, bred-in- captivity, or artificially propagated status 2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 Issued by the Management Authority in the exporting or re-exporting country. 2 Issued by the Management Authority in the owner's country of usual residence. 3 Registration codes assigned by the Management Authorities in both exporting and importing countries. 4 Appendix-I species bred-in-captivity or artificially propagated for commercial purposes (see Sec. Sec. 23.46 and 23.47). 7. On page 20226, in the same section, the first table is being reprinted in its entirety to read as follows: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Appendix Type of CITES document(s) required ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I Import permit (Sec. 23.35) and export permit (Sec. 23.36) or re-export certificate (Sec. 23.37). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- II Export permit (Sec. 23.36) or re-export certificate (Sec. 23.37). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- III Export permit if the specimen originated in a country that listed the species; certificate of origin (Sec. 23.38) if the specimen originated in a country other than the listing country, unless the listing annotation indicates otherwise; or re-export certificate for all re-exports (Sec. 23.37). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sec. 23.21 [Corrected] 8. On the same page, in Sec. 23.21, the second table is being reprinted in its entirety to read as follows: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ If Then ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (1) The shipment is between a Party and a The shipment must be reserving Party, or the shipment is from accompanied by a valid a non-Party to a reserving party and is CITES document(s) (see Sec. in transit through a Party 23.26) that indicates the CITES Appendix in which the species is listed. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (2) The shipment is from a reserving Party The shipment must be to another reserving Party \1\ or non- accompanied by a valid Party and is in transit through a Party CITES document (see Sec. 23.26) that indicates the CITES Appendix in which the species is listed.\2\ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (3) The shipment is between a reserving No CITES document is Party and another reserving Party \1\ or required.\2\ non-Party and is not in transit through a Party ------------------------------------------------------------------------ \1\ Both reserving Parties must have a reservation for the same species, and if the species is listed in Appendix III, a reservation for the same parts, products, and derivatives. \2\ CITES recommends that reserving Parties treat Appendix-I species as if listed in Appendix II and issue CITES documents based on Appendix- II permit criteria (see Sec. 23.36). However, the CITES document must show the specimen as listed in Appendix I. If the United States entered a reservation, such a CITES document would be required. Sec. 23.23 [Corrected] 9. On pages 20227 and 20228, in Sec. 23.23, the table is being reprinted in its entirety to read as follows: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Required information Description ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (1) Appendix The CITES Appendix in which the species, subspecies, or population is listed (see Sec. 23.21 when a Party has taken a reservation on a listing). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (2) Applicant's signature The applicant's signature if the CITES document includes a place for it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (3) Bill of lading, air As applicable for export or re-export: (i) waybill, or flight number by ocean or air cargo, the bill of lading or waybill number, or (ii) in accompanying baggage, the flight number, as recorded on the CITES document by the inspecting official at the port, if known at the time of validation or certification. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [[Page 25899]] (4) Dates Date of issue and date of expiration (``valid until'' date on the standardized CITES form), which is midnight of the date on the CITES document. See Sec. 23.54 for the length of validity for different types of CITES documents. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (5) Description of the A complete description of the specimen, specimen including whether live or the type of goods. The sex and age of a live specimen should be recorded, if possible. Such information must be in English, Spanish, or French on a CITES document from a Party. If a code is used to indicate the type of specimen, it must agree with the Guidelines for preparation and submission of CITES annual reports available from the CITES website or us. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (6) Document number A unique control number. We use a unique 12-character number. The first two characters are the last two digits of the year of issuance, the next two are the two-letter ISO country code, followed by a six-digit serial number, and two digits or letters used for national informational purposes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (7) Humane transport of live If the CITES document authorizes the wildlife export or re-export of live wildlife, a statement that the document is valid only if the transport conditions comply with the CITES Guidelines for Transport (available from the CITES website), or, in the case of air transport of wildlife, with the International Air Transport Association Live Animals Regulations. The shipment must comply with the requirements of the Live Animals Regulations (LAR), 32\nd\ edition, October 1, 2005, by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Reference Number: 9105-32, ISBN 92-9195-560-4.\1\ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (8) Identification of the Any unique identification number or mark specimen (such as a tag, band, ring, microchip, label, or serial number), including any mark required under these regulations or a CITES listing annotation. For a microchip, the microchip code, trademark of the transponder manufacturer and, where possible, the location of the microchip in the specimen. If a microchip is used, we may, if necessary, ask the importer, exporter, or re-exporter to have equipment on hand to read the microchip at the time of import, export, or re-export. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (9) Management Authority The complete name and address of the issuing Management Authority as included in the CITES directory, which is available from the CITES website or us. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (10) Name and address The complete name and address, including country, of the exporter and importer. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (11) Purpose of transaction The purpose of the transaction, if possible, using one of the codes given in paragraph (d) of this section. The code is determined by the issuing Management Authority through information submitted with an application. This is not required for a certificate of origin. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (12) Quantity The quantity of specimens authorized in the shipment and, if appropriate, the unit of measurement using the metric system: (i) The unit of measurement should be appropriate to the type of specimen and agree with the Guidelines for the preparation and submission of CITES annual reports available from the CITES website or us. General descriptions such as ``one case'' or ``one batch'' are not acceptable. (ii) Weight should be in kilograms. If weight is used, net weight (weight of the specimen alone) must be stated, not gross weight that includes the weight of the container or packaging. (iii) Volume should be in cubic meters for logs and sawn wood and either square meters or cubic meters for veneer and plywood. (iv) For re-export, if the type of good has not changed since being imported, the same unit of measurement as on the export permit must be used, except to change to units that are to be used in the CITES annual report. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (13) Scientific name The scientific name of the species, including the subspecies when needed to determine the level of protection of the specimen under CITES, using standard nomenclature as it appears in the CITES Appendices or the references adopted by the CoP. A list of current references is available from the CITES website or us. A CITES document may contain higher-taxon names in lieu of the species name only under one of the following circumstances: (i) The CoP has agreed that the use of a higher-taxon name is acceptable for use on CITES documents. (A) If the genus cannot be readily determined for coral rock, the scientific name to be used is the order Scleractinia. (B) Live and dead coral must be identified to the level of species except where the CoP has agreed that identification to genus is acceptable. A current list of coral taxa identifiable to genus is available from the CITES website or us. (C) Re-export of worked skins or pieces of Tupinambis species that were imported before August 1, 2000, may indicate Tupinambis spp. (ii) The issuing Party can show the use of a higher-taxon name is well justified and has communicated the justification to the Secretariat. (iii) The item is a pre-Convention manufactured product containing a specimen that cannot be identified to the species level. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (14) Seal or stamp The embossed seal or ink stamp of the issuing Management Authority. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (15) Security stamp If a Party uses a security stamp, the stamp must be canceled by an authorized signature and a stamp or seal, preferably embossed. The number of the stamp must also be recorded on the CITES document. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [[Page 25900]] (16) Signature An original handwritten signature of a person authorized to sign CITES documents for the issuing Management Authority. The signature must be on file with the Secretariat. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (17) Signature name The name of the person who signed the CITES document. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (18) Source The source of the specimen. For re-export, unless there is information to indicate otherwise, the source code on the CITES document used for import of the specimen must be used. See Sec. 23.24 for a list of codes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (19) Treaty name Either the full name or acronym of the Treaty, or the CITES logo. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (20) Type of CITES document The type of CITES document (import, export, re-export, or other): (i) If marked ``other,'' the CITES document must indicate the type of document, such as artificially propagated, bred-in-captivity, certificate of origin, certificate of ownership, introduction from the sea, pre- Convention, sample collection covered by an ATA carnet, scientific exchange, or traveling exhibition. (ii) If multiple types are authorized on one CITES document, the type that applies to each specimen must be clearly indicated. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (21) Validation or The actual quantity of specimens exported certification or re-exported: (i) Using the same units of measurement as those on the CITES document. (ii) Validated or certified by the stamp or seal and signature of the inspecting authority at the time of export or re- export. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ \1\ The incorporation by reference of the IATA LAR was approved by the Director of the Office of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained from IATA, 800 Place Victoria, P.O. Box 113, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H4Z 1M1, by calling 1-800-716-6326, or ordering through the Internet at http://www.iata.org. Copies may be inspected at the U.S. Management Authority or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., Suite 700, Washington, DC. 10. On page 20228, in the same section, the second table is being reprinted in its entirety to read as follows: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Code Purpose of transaction ------------------------------------------------------------------------ B...................................... Breeding in captivity or artificial propagation. E...................................... Education. G...................................... Botanical garden. H...................................... Hunting trophy. L...................................... Law enforcement/judicial/ forensic. M...................................... Medical research (including biomedical research). N...................................... Reintroduction or introduction into the wild. P...................................... Personal. Q...................................... Circus and traveling exhibition. S...................................... Scientific. T...................................... Commercial. Z...................................... Zoo. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11. On page 20229, in the same section, the second table is being reprinted in its entirety to read as follows: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Type of document Additional required information ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (1) Annex (such as The page number, document number, and date of issue an attached on each page of an annex that is attached as an inventory, integral part of a CITES document. The signature conditions, or and ink stamp or seal, preferably embossed, of the continuation Management Authority issuing the CITES document pages of a CITES must also be included on each page of the annex. document) The CITES document must indicate an attached annex and the total number of pages. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (2) Certificate of A statement that the specimen originated in the origin (see Sec. country that issued the certificate. 23.38) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (3) Copy when used (i) Information required in paragraph (e)(7) of this in place of the section when the document authorizes export or re- original CITES export. document (ii) A statement by the Management Authority on the face of the document authorizing the use of a copy when the document authorizes import. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (4) Export permit The registration number of the operation or nursery for a registered assigned by the Secretariat, and if the exporter is commercial not the registered operation or nursery, the name breeding of the registered operation or nursery. operation or nursery--Appendix- I specimens (see Sec. 23.46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (5) Export permit Number of specimens, such as 500/1,000, that were: with a quota (i) Exported thus far in the current calendar year, including those covered by the current permit (such as 500), and (ii) Included in the current annual quota (such as 1,000). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (6) Import permit A certification that the specimen will not be used (Appendix-I for primarily commercial purposes and, for a live specimen) (see specimen, that the recipient has suitable Sec. 23.35) facilities and expertise to house and care for it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [[Page 25901]] (7) Replacement When a CITES document replaces an already issued CITES document CITES document that was lost, damaged, stolen, or (see Sec. accidentally destroyed: 23.52) (i) If a newly issued CITES document, indication it is a ``replacement,'' the number and date of issuance of the CITES document that was replaced, and reason for replacement. (ii) If a copy of the original CITES document, indication it is a ``replacement'' and a ``true copy of the original,'' a new original signature of the issuing Management Authority, the date signed, and reason for replacement. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (8) Partially (i) A list of the blocks that must be completed by completed the permit holder. documents (see (ii) If the list includes scientific names, an Sec. 23.51) inventory of approved species must be included on the face of the CITES document or in an attached annex. (iii) A signature of the permit holder, which acts as a certification that the information entered is true and accurate. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (9) Pre-Convention (i) An indication on the face of the CITES document document (see that the specimen is pre-Convention. Sec. 23.45) (ii) A date that shows the specimen was acquired before the date the Convention first applied to it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (10) Re-export (i) The country of origin, the export permit number, certificate (see and the date of issue. Sec. 23.37) (ii) If previously re-exported, the country of last re-export, the re-export certificate number, and the date of issue. (iii) If all or part of this information is not known, a justification must be given. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (11) Retrospective A clear statement that the CITES document is issued CITES document retrospectively and the reason for issuance. (see Sec. 23.53) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (12) Sample (i) A statement that the document covers a sample collection collection and is invalid unless accompanied by a covered by an ATA valid ATA carnet. carnet (see Sec. (ii) The number of the accompanying ATA carnet 23.50) either recorded by the Management Authority, customs, or other responsible CITES inspecting official. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sec. 23.24 [Corrected] 12. On page 20230, in Sec. 23.24, the first table is being reprinted in its entirety to read as follows: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Source of specimen Code ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (a) Artificially propagated plant (see Sec. 23.40): (1) An Appendix-II or -III artificially propagated A specimen. (2) An Appendix-I plant specimen artificially propagated for noncommercial purposes or certain Appendix-I hybrids (see Sec. 23.42) propagated for commercial purposes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (b) Bred-in-captivity wildlife (see Sec. 23.41): C (1) An Appendix-II or -III specimen bred-in-captivity. (See paragraph (d)(1) of this section for wildlife that does not qualify as bred-in-captivity.) (2) An Appendix-I specimen bred for noncommercial purposes. (See paragraph (c)(1) of this section for an Appendix-I specimen bred for commercial purposes.) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (c) Bred-in-captivity or artificially propagated for D commercial purposes (see Sec. Sec. 23.46 and 23.47): (1) An Appendix-I wildlife specimen bred-in-captivity for commercial purposes at an operation registered with the Secretariat. (2) An Appendix-I plant specimen artificially propagated for commercial purposes at a nursery that is registered with the Secretariat or a commercial propagating operation that meets the requirements of Sec. 23.47. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (d) Captive-bred wildlife (Sec. 23.36): F (1) An Appendix-II or -III species that is captive- bred. (2) An Appendix-I species that is one of the following: (i) Captive-bred. (ii) Bred for commercial purposes, but the commercial breeding operation was not registered with the Secretariat. (iii) Bred for noncommercial purposes, but the facility does not meet the definition in Sec. 23.5 because it was not involved in a cooperative conservation program. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (e) Confiscated or seized specimen (see Sec. 23.78). I ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (f) Pre-Convention specimen (see Sec. 23.45) (code to be O used in conjunction with another code). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (g) Ranched wildlife (wildlife that originated from a R ranching operation). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (h) Source unknown (must be justified on the face of the U CITES document). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (i) Specimen taken from the wild: W [[Page 25902]] (1) For wildlife, this includes a specimen born in captivity from an egg collected from the wild or from wildlife that mated or exchanged genetic material in the wild. (2) For a plant, it includes a specimen propagated from a propagule collected from a wild plant, except as provided in Sec. 23.64. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sec. 23.25 [Corrected] 13. On the same page, in Sec. 23.25, the second table is being reprinted in its entirety to read as follows: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Activity by a non- party Certification ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (1) Export (i) The Scientific Authority has advised that the export will not be detrimental to the survival of the species. (ii) The Management Authority is satisfied that the specimen was legally acquired. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (2) Import The import will be for purposes that are not detrimental to the survival of the species. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sec. 23.26 [Corrected] 14. On page 20231, in Sec. 23.26, the table is being reprinted in its entirety to read as follows: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Key phrase Conditions for an acceptable CITES document ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (1) Altered or The CITES document has not been altered (including modified CITES by rubbing or scratching out), added to, or document modified in any way unless the change is validated on the document by the stamp and signature of the issuing Management Authority, or if the document was issued as a partially completed document, the Management Authority lists on the face of the document which blocks must be completed by the permit holder. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (2) CITES document U.S. and foreign CITES documents must meet the general provisions and criteria in subparts C and E. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (3) Conditions All conditions on the CITES document are met. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (4) Extension of The validity of a CITES document may not be extended validity except as provided in Sec. 23.73 for certain timber species. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (5) Fraudulent The CITES document is authentic and does not contain CITES document or erroneous or misleading information. CITES document containing false information ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (6) Humane Live wildlife or plants were transported in transport compliance with the CITES Guidelines for Transport or, in the case of air transport of wildlife, the International Air Transport Association Live Animals Regulations. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (7) Management The CITES document was issued by a Party or non- Authority and Party that has designated a Management Authority Scientific and Scientific Authority and has provided Authority information on these authorities to the Secretariat. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (8) Name of A CITES document is specific to the name on the face importer and of the document and may not be transferred or exporter assigned to another person. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (9) Phytosanitary A phytosanitary certificate can be used to export certificate artificially propagated plants only if the issuing Party has provided copies of the certificates, stamps, and seals to the Secretariat. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (10) Registered (i) The operation is in the Secretariat's register. commercial (ii) Each specimen is specifically marked, and the breeding mark is described on the CITES document. operation for Appendix-I wildlife ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (11) Registered The operation is included in the Secretariat's commercial register. nursery for Appendix-I plants ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (12) Retrospective A CITES document was not issued retrospectively CITES documents except as provided in Sec. 23.53. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (13) Shipment The contents of the shipment match the description contents of specimens provided on the CITES document, including the units and species. A shipment cannot contain more or different specimens or species than certified or validated on the CITES document at the time of export or re-export (the quantity of each specimen validated or certified may be less, but not more, than the quantity stated at the time of issuance). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (14) Quota For species with a quota on file with the Secretariat, the quantity exported from a country does not exceed the quota. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [[Page 25903]] (15) Wild- A wild-collected wildlife specimen (indicated on the collected CITES document with a source code of ``W'') is not wildlife specimen coming from a country that is outside the range of the species, unless we have information indicating that the species has been established in the wild in that country through accidental introduction or other means. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sec. 23.27 [Corrected] 15. On page 20232, in Sec. 23.27, the table is being reprinted in its entirety to read as follows: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Present original for Surrender original export or re-export Surrender copy upon upon import or Type of CITES document validation or export or re-export introduction from the certificaion sea ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bred-in-captivity certificate Required Required Required ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Certificate for artificially propagated Required Required Required plants ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Certificate of origin Required Required Required ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Certificate of ownership Required Required Not required; submit copy ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Export permit Required Required Required ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hybrid, excluded wildlife hybrid letter Required 1 Required Not required; submit copy ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Import permit Not required Required Required ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Introduction-from-the-sea certificate Not applicable Not applicable Required ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Multiple-use document Required 2 Required Not required; submit copy ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pre-Convention document Required Required Required ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Re-export certificate Required Required Required ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Registered Appendix-I commercial Required Required Required breeding operation, export permit ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Registered Appendix-I nursery, export Required Required Required permit ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Registered scientific institution CITES Not required 3 Not required Not required label ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replacement document where a shipment Not required Not required Required has been made and is in a foreign country ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replacement document where a shipment Required Required Required has not left the United States ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Retrospective document Not required Not required Required ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sample collection covered by an ATA Required Required Not required; submit carnet, CITES document copy ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Traveling exhibition certificate Required Required Not required; submit copy ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ Certification letter may not require validation. \2\ Orginal must be available for inspection, but permit conditions will indicate whether an original or copy is to be validated. \3\ Original label must be affixed to the package, which must be presented for inspection at the time of export, re-export, or import. Sec. 23.34 [Corrected] 16. On pages 20233 and 20234, in Sec. 23.34, the table is being reprinted in its entirety to read as follows: [[Page 25904]] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Source of specimen Types of records ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (1) Captive-bred (i) Records that identify the breeder or propagator or cultivated \1\ of the specimens that have been identified by birth, hatch, or propagation date and for wildlife by sex, size, band number, or other mark, or for plants by size or other identifying feature: (A) Signed and dated statement by the breeder or propagator that the specimen was bred or propagated under controlled conditions. (B) Name and address of the breeder or propagator as shown by documents such as an International Species Inventory System (ISIS) record, veterinary certificate, or plant nursery license. (ii) Records that document the breeding or propagating of specimens at the facility: (A) Number of wildlife (by sex and age- or size- class) or plants at the facility. (B) How long the facility has been breeding or propagating the species. (C) Annual production and mortalities. (D) Number of specimens sold or transferred annually. (E) Number of specimens added from other sources annually. (F) Transaction records with the date, species, quantity of specimens, and name and address of seller. (G) Marking system, if applicable. (H) Photographs or video of facility, including for wildlife any activities during nesting and production and rearing of young, and for plants, different stages of growth. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (2) Confiscated or Copy of remission decision, legal settlement, or seized disposal action after forfeiture or abandonment that demonstrates the applicant's legal possession. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (3) Exempt plant Records that document how you obtained the exempt material plant material, including the name and address of the person from whom you received the plant material. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (4) Imported (i) A copy of the cancelled CITES document that previously accompanied the shipment into the United States. (ii) For wildlife, copies of a cleared Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife (Form 3-177) for each shipment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (5) Pre-Convention Records that show the specimen was acquired before the date the provisions of the Convention first applied to it, such as: (i) Receipt or invoice. (ii) Catalog, inventory list, photograph, or art book. (iii) Statement from a qualified appraiser attesting to the age of a manufactured product. (iv) CBP (formerly U.S. Customs Service) import documents. (v) Phytosanitary certificate. (vi) Veterinary document or breeding or propagation logs. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (6) Sequential (i) Records that specifically identify the specimen, ownership or give the name and address of the owner, and show purchase the specimen's origin (pre-Convention, previously imported, wild-collected, or born or propagated in a controlled environment in the United States). (ii) Records that document the history of all transfers in ownership (generally not required for pre-Convention specimens). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (7) Unknown A complete description of the circumstances under origin, for which the specimen was acquired (where, when, and noncommercial from whom the specimen was acquired), including purposes efforts made to obtain information on the origin of the specimen. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (8) Wild-collected Records, such as permits, licenses, and tags, that demonstrate the specimen or the parental stock was legally removed from the wild under relevant foreign, Federal, tribal, State, or local wildlife or plant conservation laws or regulations: (i) If taken on private or tribal land, permission of the landowner if required under applicable law. (ii) If taken in a national, State, or local park, refuge, or other protected area, permission from the applicable agency, if required. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ \1\ If the wildlife was born in captivity from an egg collected from the wild or from parents that mated or exchanged genetic material in the wild, or the plant was propagated from a propagule collected from a wild plant, see paragraph (b)(8) of this section. Sec. 23.35 [Corrected] 17. On page 20234, in Sec. 23.35, the second table is being reprinted in its entirety to read as follows: [[Page 25905]] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Type of application for an import permit for an Appendix-I specimen Form No. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (1) CITES: Southern African Leopard, African Elephant, and 3-200-19 Namibian Southern White Rhinoceros Sport-hunted Trophies Appendix-I Plants 3-200-35 Appendix-I Wildlife 3-200-37 Appendix-I Biological Samples 3-200-29 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (2) Endangered Species Act and CITES: ESA Plants 3-200-36 ESA Sport-hunted Trophies 3-200-20 ESA Wildlife 3-200-37 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (3) Marine Mammal Protection Act and CITES: Marine Mammals 3-200-43 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (4) Wild Bird Conservation Act and CITES: Personal Pet Bird 3-200-46 Under an Approved Cooperative Breeding Program 3-200-48 Scientific Research or Zoological Breeding/Display 3-200-47 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 18. On the same page, in the same section, the third table is being reprinted in its entirety to read as follows: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Criteria for an import permit for an Appendix-I specimen Section ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (1) The proposed import would be for purposes that are 23.61 not detrimental to the survival of the species. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (2) The specimen will not be used for primarily 23.62 commercial purposes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (3) The recipients are suitably equipped to house and 23.65 care for any live wildlife or plant to be imported. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (4) The scientific name of the species is the standard 23.23 nomenclature in the CITES Appendices or the references adopted by the CoP. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sec. 23.36 [Corrected] 19. On page 20235, in Sec. 23.36, the first table is being reprinted in its entirety to read as follows: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Type of application for an export permit Form No. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (1) CITES: American Ginseng 3-200-34 Appendix-I Plants Artificially Propagated for 3-200-33 Commercial Purposes Biological Specimens 3-200-29 Captive-born Raptors 3-200-25 Captive-born Wildlife (except raptors) 3-200-24 Export of Skins/Products of Bobcat, Canada Lynx, River 3-200-26 Otter, Brown Bear, Gray Wolf, and American Alligator Taken under an Approved State or Tribal Program Personal Pets, One-time Export 3-200-46 Plants 3-200-32 Registration of a Native Species Production Facility 3-200-75 Single-use Permits under a Master File or an Annual 3-200-74 Program File Trophies by Taxidermists 3-200-28 Wildlife, Removed from the Wild 3-200-27 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (2) Endangered Species Act and CITES: ESA Plants 3-200-36 ESA Wildlife 3-200-37 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (3) Marine Mammal Protection Act and CITES: Biological Samples 3-200-29 Live Captive-held Marine Mammals 3-200-53 Take from the Wild for Export 3-200-43 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 20. On the same page, in the same section, the second table is being reprinted in its entirety to read as follows: [[Page 25906]] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Appendix of the specimen Criteria for an export permit ------------------------------------------------------ Section I II III ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) The wildlife or plant was legally Yes Yes Yes 23.60 acquired. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2) The proposed export would not be Yes Yes n/a 23.61 detrimental to the survival of the species. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3) An import permit has already been issued Yes n/a n/a 23.35 or the Management Authority of the importing country has confirmed that it will be issued. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (4) The scientific name of the species is the Yes Yes Yes 23.23 standard nomenclature in the CITES Appendices or the references adopted by the CoP. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (5) Live wildlife or plants will be prepared Yes Yes Yes 23.23 and shipped so as to minimize risk of injury, damage to health, or cruel treatment of the specimen. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (6) The specimen originated in a country that n/a n/a Yes 23.20 listed the species. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (7) For wildlife with the source code ``W'' Yes n/a n/a ........... or ``F,'' the export is for noncommercial purposes. (See Sec. 23.46 for the export of specimens that originated at an Appendix- I commercial breeding operation that is registered with the Secretariat.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sec. 23.37 [Corrected] 21. On page 20236, in Sec. 23.37, the first table is being reprinted in its entirety to read as follows: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Type of application for a re-export certificate Form No. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (1) CITES: Biological Specimens 3-200-29 Plants 3-200-32 Single-use Permits under a Master File or an Annual 3-200-74 Program File Trophies by Taxidermists 3-200-28 Wildlife 3-200-73 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (2) Endangered Species Act and CITES: ESA Plants 3-200-36 ESA Wildlife 3-200-37 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (3) Marine Mammal Protection Act and CITES: Biological Samples 3-200-29 Live Captive-held Marine Mammals 3-200-53 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 22. On the same page, in the same section, the second table is being reprinted in its entirety to read as follows: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Appendix of the specimen Criteria for a re-export certificate ------------------------------------------------------ Section I II III ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) The wildlife or plant was legally Yes Yes Yes 23.60 acquired. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2) The scientific name of the species is the Yes Yes Yes 23.23 standard nomenclature in the CITES Appendices or the references adopted by the CoP. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3) For a live specimen, an import permit has Yes n/a n/a 23.35 already been issued or the Management Authority of the importing country has confirmed that it will be issued. This criterion does not apply to a specimen with the source code ``D.'' ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 25907]] (4) Live wildlife or plants will be prepared Yes Yes Yes 23.23 and shipped so as to minimize risk of injury, damage to health, or cruel treatment of the specimen. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (5) For re-export of a confiscated specimen, Yes Yes n/a 23.61 the proposed re-export would not be detrimental to the survival of the species. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (6) For wildlife with the source code ``W'' Yes n/a n/a ........... or ``F,'' the re-export is for noncommercial purposes. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sec. 23.39 [Corrected] 23. On page 20237, in Sec. 23.39, the table is being reprinted in its entirety to read as follows: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Appendix of the specimen Criteria for an introduction-from-the-sea ---------------------------------------------- Section certificate I II ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) The specimen was taken in the marine Yes Yes environment not under the jurisdiction of any country. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2) The proposed introduction from the sea would Yes Yes 23.61 not be detrimental to the survival of the species. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3) The specimen will not be used for primarily Yes n/a 23.62 commercial purposes. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (4) The recipients are suitably equipped to house Yes n/a 23.65 and care for live wildlife or plants. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (5) The scientific name of the species is the Yes Yes 23.23 standard nomenclature in the CITES Appendices or the references adopted by the CoP. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (6) Live wildlife or plants will be prepared and Yes Yes 23.23 shipped so as to minimize risk of injury, damage to health, or cruel treatment of the specimen. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sec. 23.40 [Corrected] 24. On page 20238, in Sec. 23.40, the first table is being reprinted in its entirety to read as follows: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Appendix of the specimen Criteria for a certificate for ------------------------------------------------------------ Section artificially propagated plants I II III ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) The plant was artificially Yes Yes Yes 23.64 propagated. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2) The plant specimen is one of the Yes n/a n/a following: (i) Was propagated for noncommercial purposes. (ii) Is part of a traveling exhibition. (iii) Is a hybrid of one or more Appendix-I species or taxa that is not annotated to include hybrids in the listing and was propagated for commercial or noncommercial purposes. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3) The scientific name of the species Yes Yes Yes 23.23 is the standard nomenclature in the CITES Appendices or the references adopted by the CoP. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (4) The live plant will be prepared and Yes Yes Yes 23.23 shipped so as to minimize risk of injury, damage to health, or cruel treatment of the specimen. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 25908]] Sec. 23.41 [Corrected] 25. On the same page, in Sec. 23.41, the second table is being reprinted in its entirety to read as follows: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Appendix of the specimen Criteria for a bred-in-captivity ------------------------------------------------ Section certificate I II III ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) The wildlife was bred-in- Yes Yes Yes 23.63 captivity. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2) The wildlife specimen was bred Yes n/a n/a 23.5 for noncommercial purposes or is part of a traveling exhibition. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3) The scientific name of the Yes Yes Yes 23.23 species is the standard nomenclature in the CITES Appendices or the references adopted by the CoP. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (4) Live wildlife will be prepared Yes Yes Yes 23.23 and shipped so as to minimize risk of injury, damage to health, or cruel treatment of the specimen. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sec. 23.42 [Corrected] 26. On pages 20238 and 20239, in Sec. 23.42, the table beginning at the bottom of page 20238 is being reprinted in its entirety to read as follows: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Question on a plant hybrid Answer and status of specimen ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (a) Is the specimen an artificially (1) YES. Continue to paragraph (b) propagated hybrid of one or more of this section. Appendix-I species or taxa? (2) NO. Continue to paragraph (c) of this section. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (b) Is one or more of the Appendix- (1) YES. The hybrid is listed in I species or taxa in paragraph (a) Appendix I. of this section annotated to (2) NO. The hybrid is listed in include hybrids? Appendix I, but may be granted a certificate for artificially propagated plants even if propagated for commercial purposes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (c) Is the specimen a hybrid that (1) YES. Consider the specimen to includes two or more CITES species be listed in the more restrictive or taxa in its lineage? Appendix, with Appendix I being the most restrictive and Appendix III the least. (2) NO. Continue to paragraph (d) of this section. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (d) Is the specimen a hybrid that (1) YES. Consider the specimen to includes one CITES species or be listed in the Appendix in which taxon in its lineage? the species or taxon is listed in the CITES Appendices. (2) NO. The hybrid is not regulated by CITES. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sec. 23.43 [Corrected] 27. On page 20239, in Sec. 23.43, the second table is being reprinted in its entirety to read as follows: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Then the specimen is listed If at least one specimen in the recent lineage is listed in: in: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Appendix I Appendix I ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2) Appendix II, and an Appendix-I species is not included in the recent lineage Appendix II ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3) Appendix III, and an Appendix-I or -II species is not included in the recent Appendix III lineage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sec. 23.46 [Corrected] 28. On page 20241, in Sec. 23.46, the first table is being reprinted in its entirety to read as follows: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Criteria for registering an Appendix-I breeding operation Section ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (1) The operation breeds wildlife for commercial 23.5 purposes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (2) The parental stock was legally acquired. 23.60 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [[Page 25909]] (3) The wildlife meets bred-in-captivity criteria. 23.63 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (4) Where the establishment of a breeding operation .............. involves the removal of animals from the wild (allowable only under exceptional circumstances), the operation must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Management Authority on advice of the Scientific Authority and of the Secretariat that the removal is or was not detrimental to the conservation of the species. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (5) The potential escape of specimens or pathogens from .............. the facility may not pose a risk to the ecosystem and native species. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (6) The scientific name of the species is the standard 23.23 nomenclature in the CITES Appendices or the references adopted by the CoP. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (7) The breeding operation will make a continuing, .............. meaningful contribution to the conservation of the species, as warranted by the conservation needs of the species. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (8) The operation will be carried out at all stages in a .............. humane (non-cruel) manner. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 29. On the same page, in the same section, the second table is being reprinted in its entirety to read as follows: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Criteria for an export permit Section ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (1) The specimen was bred at an Appendix-I breeding 23.46 operation that is registered with the CITES Secretariat. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (2) The proposed export would not be detrimental to the 23.61 survival of the species. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (3) Live wildlife will be prepared and shipped so as to 23.23 minimize risk of injury, damage to health, or cruel treatment of the specimen. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sec. 23.47 [Corrected] 30. On page 20242, in Sec. 23.47, the table is being reprinted in its entirety to read as follows: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Criteria for an export permit Section ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (1) The specimen was propagated for commercial purposes. 23.5 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (2) The parental stock was legally acquired. 23.60 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (3) The proposed export would not be detrimental to the 23.61 survival of the species. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (4) The plant was artificially propagated. 23.64 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (5) The scientific name of the species is the standard 23.23 nomenclature in the CITES Appendices or the references adopted by the CoP. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (6) The live plant will be prepared and shipped so as to 23.23 minimize risk of injury, damage to health, or cruel treatment of the specimen. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sec. 23.52 [Corrected] 31. On page 20245, in Sec. 23.52, the table is being reprinted in its entirety to read as follows: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ If Then ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (i) The shipment Provide copies of: has already (A) Any correspondence you have had with the shipper occurred or importing country's Management Authority concerning the shipment. (B) For wildlife, the validated CITES document and cleared Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife (Form 3-177). (C) For plants, the validated CITES document. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [[Page 25910]] (ii) The original Submit a signed, dated, and notarized statement CITES document no that: longer exists (A) Provides the CITES document number and describes the circumstances that resulted in the loss or destruction of the original CITES document. (B) States whether the shipment has already occurred. (C) Requests a replacement U.S. CITES document. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (iii) An original Submit the original damaged CITES document and a CITES document signed, dated, and notarized statement that: exists but has (A) Describes the circumstances that resulted in the been damaged CITES document being damaged. (B) States whether the shipment has already occurred. (C) Requests a replacement U.S. CITES document. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sec. 23.55 [Corrected] 32. On pages 20246 and 20247, in Sec. 23.55, the table is being reprinted in its entirety to read as follows: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ If the species is listed in Allowed use after import ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (a) Appendix I except for specimens The specimen may be used, imported with a CITES exemption document including a transfer, listed in paragraph (d) of this section. donation, or exchange, only (b) Appendix II with an annotation for for noncommercial purposes. noncommercial use where other specimens of that species are treated as listed in Appendix I. (c) Appendix II and threatened under the ESA, except as provided in a special rule in Sec. Sec. 17.40 through 17.48 or under a permit granted under Sec. Sec. 17.32 or 17.52. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (d) Appendix I, specimens imported with a The specimen may be used for CITES exemption document as follows: any purpose, except if the (1) U.S.-issued certificate for personally regulations in this part or owned wildlife. other parts of this (2) Pre-Convention certificate. subchapter allowed the (3) Export permit or re-export certificate import only for for wildlife from a registered commercial noncommercial purposes, breeding operation. then the import and (4) Export permit or re-export certificate subsequent use must be only for a plant from a registered nursery or for noncommercial purposes. under a permit with a source code of ``D.'' (5) U.S.-issued traveling-exhibition certificate. (e) Appendix II, other than those in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section. (f) Appendix III. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [FR Doc. C6-3444 Filed 5-1-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 1505-01-D