Export of Caviar or Meat of Paddlefish or Sturgeon Removed from the Wild

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 3-200-76 Export of Caviar or Meat of Paddlefish or Sturgeon Removed from the Wild (CITES) Form and Instruction	New
1018-caviar supporting statement A.pdf Supporting Statement A	0000-00-00
50 CFR 23.doc Supplementary Document	2007-01-25
50 CFR 13.doc Supplementary Document	2007-01-25

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
178467	Export of Caviar or Meat of Paddlefish or Sturgeon Removed from the Wild (CITES) Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1018-0134	ICR Reference No: 200701-1018-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOI/FWS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Export of Caviar or Meat of Paddlefish or Sturgeon Removed from the Wild
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 03/27/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/23/2007
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2010	12 Months From Approved
Responses	120	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	360	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	12,000	0	0

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Abstract: The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)regulates international trade in listed species through a system of permits and certificates. We will use the information collected on FWS Form 3-200-76 to evaluate applications for the export of caviar or meat of paddlefish or sturgeon removed from the wild.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 1531 et seq Name of Law: Endangered Species Act of 1973
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 55004	09/20/2006
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 8005	02/22/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Export of Caviar or Meat of Paddlefish or Sturgeon Removed from the Wild (CITES)	3-200-76	Federal Fish and Wildlife Permit Application Form - Export of Caviar or Meat of Paddlefish or Sturgeon Removed from the Wild (CITES)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	120	0	0	120	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	360	0	0	360	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	12,000	0	0	12,000	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new collection. We developed this new application form to simplify the application process for the export of caviar or meat of paddlefish or sturgeon removed from the wild. Previously, applicants used FWS Form 3-200-27, approved under OMB control number 1018-0093, which expires June 30, 2007. In our renewal request for 1018-0093, we will reduce the burden for FWS Form 3-200-27 and also include this new form 3-200-76.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $48,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 02/23/2007

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