Form 3-200-27 Federal Fish and Wildlife Permit Application Form

Expires XX/XX/XXXX
OMB No. 1018-0093

Department of the Interior
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Federal Fish and Wildlife Permit Application Form
Return to: Division of Management Authority (DMA)
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Room 212
Arlington, VA 22203
1-800-358-2104 or 703-358-2104

Type of Activity:

Export of Wildlife Removed from the Wild
(Live/Samples/Parts/Products) (CITES)

Complete Sections A or B, and C, D, and E of this application. U.S. address may be required in Section C, see instructions for details.
See attached instruction pages for information on how to make your application complete and help avoid unnecessary delays.

A.

Complete if applying as an individual

1.a. Last name

1.b. First name

1.c. Middle name or initial

1.d. Suffix

2. Date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

3. Social Security No.

4. Occupation

5. Affiliation/ Doing business as (see instructions)

6.a. Telephone number

6.b. Alternate telephone number

6.c. Fax number

6.d. E-mail address

B.

Complete if applying on behalf of a business, corporation, public agency, tribe, or institution

1.a. Name of business, agency, tribe, or institution

1.b. Doing business as (dba)

2. Tax identification no.

3. Description of business, agency, tribe, or institution

4.a. Principal officer Last name

4.b. Principal officer First name

5. Principal officer title
7.a. Business telephone number

4.c. Principal officer Middle name/ initial

4.d. Suffix

6. Primary contact
7.b. Alternate telephone number

C.

7.c. Business fax number

7.d. Business e-mail address

All applicants complete address information

1.a. Physical address (Street address; Apartment #, Suite #, or Room #; no P.O. Boxes)
1.b. City

1.c. State

1.d. Zip code/Postal code:

1.e. County/Province

1.f. Country

2.a. Mailing Address (include if different than physical address; include name of contact person if applicable)
2.b. City

2.c. State

2.d. Zip code/Postal code:

2.e. County/Province

2.f. Country

D.

All applicants MUST complete

1.

Attach check or money order payable to the U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE in the amount of $100. Federal, tribal, State, and local government agencies,
and those acting on behalf of such agencies, are exempt from the processing fee – attach documentation of fee exempt status as outlined in instructions. (50
CFR 13.11(d))
Do you currently have or have you ever had any Federal Fish and Wildlife permits?
Yes
If yes, list the number of the most current permit you have held or that you are applying to renew/re-issue: _________________________________No

2.

3.

Certification: I hereby certify that I have read and am familiar with the regulations contained in Title 50, Part 13 of the Code of Federal Regulations and the other
applicable parts in subchapter B of Chapter I of Title 50, and I certify that the information submitted in this application for a permit is complete and accurate to
the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that any false statement herein may subject me to the criminal penalties of 18 U.S.C. 1001.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature (in blue ink) of applicant/person responsible for permit (No photocopied or stamped signatures)
Date of signature (mm/dd/yyyy)

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E.

Export of Wildlife Removed from the Wild (Live/Samples/Parts/Products) (CITES)

Note 1: If you are requesting to re-export wildlife, submit form 3-200-73.
pre-Convention wildlife, submit form 3-200-23.
Export of caviar, submit form 3-200-76.
Registration of a production facility for certain native species, submit form 3-200-75.
Export of hunting trophies, submit form 3-200-28
(All forms are available from http://www.fws.gov/forms/display.cfm?number1=200)
Note 2: Be aware that the U.S. FWS may not be able to issue CITES documents for the commercial export of
wild-collected Appendix-I species.
Provide the following information. Complete all questions on the application. Mark questions that are not
applicable with "N/A". If needed, use a separate sheet of paper. On all attachments or separate sheets you
submit, indicate the application question number you are addressing. If applying for more than one specimen,
be sure to answer all relevant questions for each specimen.
1. For EACH animal or specimen to be shipped provide:
a. Scientific name (genus, species, and, if applicable, subspecies) and common name:
b. Birth or hatch date or approximate age:
c. Sex, if known:
d. Live or Dead (circle one)
e. Description (e.g., tattoo#, band #, ISIS #, studbook #, other identifying features, skull, mount; for
parts/products – type, quantity, and container):
f. Current location of specimen:
2. What is the purpose of the export? _____________________________________________________________
3. Provide:
a. specific location of where, when, and by whom (name and address) the specimen was removed from the
wild;
b. purpose of removal and, if alive, length or approximate length of time held in captivity;
c. copy of any permits or other documents from the State or local wildlife authorities required to remove the
specimen(s) from the wild;
d. for Alaskan native handicrafts, provide the name of the artist and tribal affiliation;
e. documentation showing that the specimens were legally obtained by the applicant(e.g., transfer documents,
sales receipts); and
f. copies of any applicable State permits or licenses that are required to house, maintain, breed, and/or sell
these specimens (contact your State for information).
g. Provide a list of the complete CITES Tag numbers [e.g. FL MIS 0712345] or Replacement Tag
numbers [e.g. FWS REPL 0123456]. Tags must be inserted through the skins and permanently locked
in place at the time of export. NOTE: Replacement tags must be obtained before submitting your
application (broken tags must be surrendered at the time of requesting replacement tags) [See 50 § 23.69(c)].
NOTE: When products made from skins are exported, the tags from the skins used in manufacture must be
surrendered with the application.
Electronic submission of inventories: Because some applications contain extensive inventories, you may provide
electronic versions. Such a submission may assist in expediting the processing of your application since it may
reduce data entry by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. You may include a disk containing your information or
check here  if you would like to be contacted to provide it via email.
4. Is this shipment a sample collection being exported for temporary exhibition or display purposes and
accompanied by a valid ATA carnet?
 NO
 YES; If available, provide ATA carnet document number _________________

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5. Provide the name and address of person/facility receiving the shipment (if self, provide address abroad).
Name:
Address:
City, Country, Postal Code:
6. U.S. address (not a P.O. Box) for foreign applicant. (50 § 13.12 requires this information for issuance).
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
7. Applicants residing or located outside the United States conducting commercial activities. The name,
physical address and telephone number of your agent that is located in the United States who will maintain your
records for five (5) years from the expiration of the permit. If the location is the same as Question 6, then indicate
“same as Question 6". (50 § 13.12 and 13.46 requires this information).
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
8. For the export of migratory birds, their parts, nests, or eggs (50 § 10.13), provide copies of the Federal and State
permits or licenses authorizing possession, acquisition, or disposition of such birds, their parts, nests, or eggs.
9.
For live animals, the transport conditions must comply with the CITES Guidelines for Transport of Live
Animals or, in the case of air transport, with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) live animal
regulations (contact airline for information). As such, describe:
a. The type, size, and construction of any shipping container; and
b. The arrangements for watering or otherwise caring for the wildlife during transport.
10.
For the non-commercial export of Appendix-I species, provide a copy of the CITES import permit, or
evidence one will be issued by the Management Authority of the country to which you plan to export the
specimen(s). In accordance with Article III of the CITES treaty, it is required that import permits are issued before
the corresponding export permit.
11. Enter the U.S. port through which the [export/re-export/import] will occur.
______________________________
(All wildlife, including parts and products, must be declared to and inspected by a Wildlife Inspector from the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Office of Law Enforcement prior to leaving the United States. A list of
designated ports (where an inspector is posted) is available at
http://www.fws.gov/le/ImpExp/Contact_Info_Ports.htm.)
12. Address where you wish permit mailed (if different than page 1):
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
13. If you wish the permit to be sent to you by means other than regular mail, provide an air bill, pre-paid envelope,
or billing information:
_________________________________________________________________________________________
14. Who should we contact if we have questions about the application? (Include name, phone number, and email):
_________________________________________________________________________________________
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PERMIT APPLICATION FORM INSTRUCTIONS
The following instructions pertain to the standard permit form 3-200 that must be completed as an application for a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or
CITES permit. The General Permit Procedures in 50 § 13 address the permitting process. For simplicity, all licenses, permits, registrations, and
certificates will be referred to as a permit.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Complete all blocks/lines/questions in Sections A or B, C, D, and E.

An incomplete application may cause delays in processing or may be returned to the applicant. Be sure you are filling in the
appropriate application form for the proposed activity.

Print clearly or type in the information. Illegible applications may cause delays.

Sign the application in blue ink. Faxes or copies of the original signature will not be accepted.

Mail the original application to the address at the top of page one of the application or if applicable on the attached address list.

Keep a copy of your completed application.

Please plan ahead. Allow at least 60 days for your application to be processed. Some applications may take longer than 90 days to
process. (50 § 13.11)

Applications are processed in the order they are received.

Additional forms and instructions are available from http://www.fws.gov/forms/display.cfm?number1=200.
COMPLETE EITHER SECTION A OR SECTION B:
Section A. Complete if applying as an individual:

Enter the complete name of the responsible individual who will be the permittee if a permit is issued. Enter personal information that
identifies the applicant. Fax and e-mail are not required if not available.

If you are applying on behalf of a client, the personal information must pertain to the client, and a document evidencing power of attorney
must be included with the application.

Affiliation/ Doing business as (dba): business, agency, organizational, tribe or institutional affiliation directly related to the activity
requested in the application (e.g., a taxidermist is an individual whose business can directly relate to the requested activity). The Division
of Management Authority (DMA) will not accept doing business as affiliations for individuals.
Section B. Complete if applying as a business, corporation, public agency, tribe or institution:

Enter the complete name of the business, agency, tribe or institution that will be the permittee if a permit is issued. Give a brief description
of the type of business the applicant is engaged in. Provide contact phone number(s) of the business.

Principal Officer is the person in charge of the listed business, corporation, public agency, tribe or institution. The principal officer is the
person responsible for the application and any permitted activities. Often the principal officer is a Director or President. Primary
Contact is the person at the business, corporation, public agency, tribe or institution who will be available to answer questions about the
application or permitted activities. Often this is the preparer of the application.
ALL APPLICANTS COMPLETE SECTION C:

For all applications submitted to the Division of Management Authority (DMA) a physical U.S. address is required. Province and
Country blocks are provided for those USFWS programs which use foreign addresses and are not required by DMA.

Mailing address is address where communications from USFWS should be mailed if different than applicant’s physical address.
ALL APPLICANTS COMPLETE SECTION D:
Application processing fee:

An application processing fee is required at the time of application; unless exempted under 50 § 13.11(d)(3). The fee does not guarantee
the issuance of a permit. Fees will not be refunded for applications that are approved, abandoned, or denied. We may return fees
for withdrawn applications if no significant processing has occurred.

Documentation of fee exempt status is not required for Federal, tribal, State, or local government agencies; but must be supplied
by those applicants acting on behalf of such agencies. Those applicants acting on behalf of such agencies must submit a letter on
agency letterhead and signed by the head of the unit of government for which the applicant is acting on behalf, confirming that the
applicant will be carrying out the permitted activity for the agency.
Federal Fish and Wildlife permits:

List the number(s) of your most current FWS or CITES permit or the number of the most recent permit if none are currently valid. If
applying for re-issuance of a CITES permit, the original permit must be returned with this application.
Certification:

The individual identified in Section A, the principal officer named in Section B, or person with a valid power of attorney
(documentation must be included in the application) must sign and date the application in blue ink. This signature binds the
applicant to the statement of certification. This means that you certify that you have read and understand the regulations that apply to the
permit. You also certify that everything included in the application is true to the best of your knowledge. Be sure to read the statement and
re-read the application and your answers before signing.
ALL APPLICANTS COMPLETE SECTION E:

Question 6. Enter the complete U.S. address. This can be a temporary address (such as a hotel, relative, etc.). 50 § 13.12 requires this
information for issuance.

Question 7. Enter the complete name and physical address where your records (as defined in 50 § 13.46) will be maintained for five (5)
years from the date of expiration of the license. This can be a customshouse broker, relative, etc. It cannot be a retail postal or mail
service center. 50 § 13.12 requires this information for issuance.

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APPLICATION FOR A FEDERAL FISH AND WILDLIFE PERMIT
Paperwork Reduction Act, Privacy Act, and Freedom of Information Act – Notices
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.) and the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), please be
advised:
1.

The gathering of information on fish and wildlife is authorized by:
(Authorizing statutes can be found at: http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/index.html and http://www.fws.gov/permits/ltr/ltr.html.)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.

Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 668), 50 CFR 22;
Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531-1544), 50CFR 17;
Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. 703-712), 50 CFR 21;
Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1361, et. seq.), 50 CFR 18;
Wild Bird Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 4901-4916), 50 CFR 15;
Lacey Act: Injurious Wildlife (18 U.S.C. 42), 50 CFR 16;
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (TIAS 8249), http://www.cites.org/ , 50 CFR 23;
General Provisions, 50 CFR 10;
General Permit Procedures, 50 CFR 13; and
Wildlife Provisions (Import/export/transport), 50 CFR 14.

2.

Information requested in this form is purely voluntary. However, submission of requested information is required in order to process applications
for permits authorized under the above laws. Failure to provide all requested information may be sufficient cause for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service to deny the request. We may not conduct or sponsor and you are not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a
currently valid OMB control number.

3.

Certain applications for permits authorized under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1539) and the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972
(16 U.S.C. 1374) will be published in the Federal Register as required by the two laws.

4.

Disclosures outside the Department of the Interior may be made without the consent of an individual under the routine uses listed below, if the
disclosure is compatible with the purposes for which the record was collected. (Ref. 68 FR 52611, September 4, 2003)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

f.
g.
h.
i.
j.

Routine disclosure to subject matter experts, and Federal, tribal, State, local, and foreign agencies, for the purpose of obtaining advice relevant to
making a decision on an application for a permit or when necessary to accomplish a FWS function related to this system of records.
Routine disclosure to the public as a result of publishing Federal Register notices announcing the receipt of permit applications for public
comment or notice of the decision on a permit application.
Routine disclosure to Federal, tribal, State, local, or foreign wildlife and plant agencies for the exchange of information on permits granted or
denied to assure compliance with all applicable permitting requirements.
Routine disclosure to Captive-bred Wildlife registrants under the Endangered Species Act for the exchange of authorized species, and to share
information on the captive breeding of these species.
Routine disclosure to Federal, tribal, State, and local authorities who need to know who is permitted to receive and rehabilitate sick, orphaned, and
injured birds under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act; federally permitted rehabilitators; individuals
seeking a permitted rehabilitator with whom to place a bird in need of care; and licensed veterinarians who receive, treat, or diagnose sick,
orphaned, and injured birds.
Routine disclosure to the Department of Justice, or a court, adjudicative, or other administrative body or to a party in litigation before a court or
adjudicative or administrative body, under certain circumstances.
Routine disclosure to the appropriate Federal, tribal, State, local, or foreign governmental agency responsible for investigating, prosecuting,
enforcing, or implementing statutes, rules, or licenses, when we become aware of a violation or potential violation of such statutes, rules, or
licenses, or when we need to monitor activities associated with a permit or regulated use.
Routine disclosure to a congressional office in response to an inquiry to the office by the individual to whom the record pertains.
Routine disclosure to the General Accounting Office or Congress when the information is required for the evaluation of the permit programs.
Routine disclosure to provide addresses obtained from the Internal Revenue Service to debt collection agencies for purposes of locating a
debtor to collect or compromise a Federal claim against the debtor or to consumer reporting agencies to prepare a commercial credit report for
use by the FWS.

5. For individuals, personal information such as home address and telephone number, financial data, and personal identifiers (social security number,
birth date, etc.) will be removed prior to any release of the application.
6. The public reporting burden on the applicant for information collection varies depending on the activity for which a permit is requested. The
relevant burden for an Export of Wildlife Removed from the Wild application is 45 minutes. This burden estimate includes time for reviewing
instructions, gathering and maintaining data and completing and reviewing the form. You may direct comments regarding the burden estimate or
any other aspect of the form to the Service Information Clearance Officer, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Mail Stop 222, Arlington Square, U.S.
Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street, NW, Washington D.C. 20240.
Freedom of Information Act – Notice
For organizations, businesses, or individuals operating as a business (i.e., permittees not covered by the Privacy Act), we request that you identify any
information that should be considered privileged and confidential business information to allow the Service to meet its responsibilities under FOIA.
Confidential business information must be clearly marked "Business Confidential" at the top of the letter or page and each succeeding page and must be
accompanied by a non-confidential summary of the confidential information. The non-confidential summary and remaining documents may be made
available to the public under FOIA [43 CFR 2.13(c)(4), 43 CFR 2.15(d)(1)(i)].

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