Form 3-200-50 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:

Approval of a Sustainable Use Management Plan
under the Wild Bird Conservation Act

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

4.c. Principal officer Middle name/ initial

4.d. Suffix

6. Primary contact

7.a. Business telephone number

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 $0 (no fee is required). 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. APPROVAL OF SUSTAINABLE USE MANAGEMENT PLAN UNDER WBCA
NOTE: This application is for approval of a scientifically based sustainable use management plan
that must be granted before wild-caught species can be imported from the approved exporting country.
Birds from an approved program can be imported into the U.S. without a Wild Bird Conservation Act
permit. Sustainable use management plans developed by the country of export should be submitted for
species, which breed in the country of export. If the species does not breed in the country of export, the
Service will consider sustainable use management plans only when the plan is scientifically valid and
nesting (breeding) information can be provided from countries in which the species breeds.
Provide the following information. Complete all questions on the application. Mark questions that are
not applicable with "N/A". Given the length of many of your responses, use a separate sheet of paper.
On all attachments or separate sheets you are submitting, indicate the number of the application question
you are addressing.
1. Background Information, including:
a. Scientific and common name of the species to be covered under the plan;
b. Letters from the country of export's Management and Scientific Authorities transmitting the
management plan of this species;
c. A summary of the country of export's legislation related to this species and legislation
implementing CITIES and where appropriate, a summary of implementing regulations;
d. A summary, from the country of export's Management Authority, of the infrastructure and law
enforcement and monitoring mechanisms to ensure both enforcement and compliance with the
requirements of the management plan, and that the number of birds removed from the wild or
exported will be consistent with the management plan;
e. Recent information on the distribution of the species within the country of export including
scientific references and maps, and historical information on distributions, if relevant; and
f. The species' status and its current population trend in the country of export, including scientific
references and copies of the most recent non-detriment findings made by the exporting country's
Scientific Authority.
2. Habitat information, including:
a. A general description of habitats used by the species for each portion of the life cycle completed
within the country of export;
b. Recent information on the size and distribution of these habitats throughout the country of export
and in each area or region of take, including scientific references and maps. The approximate
location of any reserves that provide protection for this species should be indicated on the
accompanying map(s), along with a brief description of how reserves are protected and how that
protection is enforced;
c. Status and trends of the important habitats used by the species in the country of export as a
whole whenever available and within each area or region of take, including scientific references;
d. Factors, including management activities, favoring or threatening the species' habitat in the
foreseeable future within each area or region of take, and throughout the country of export
whenever available, including scientific references; and
e. A list of management plans that have been or are being planned, developed, or implemented for
the species' important habitats, if any.
3. Information on the role of the species in its ecosystem, including:
a. A description of the part(s) of the species' life cycle completed within the country of export;
b. A description of nest sites and/or plant communities that are most frequently used for placement
of nests and, if applicable, nesting habits;
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c.
d.

A general description of the species' diet and where the species forages (aerial feeder, tree
canopy, tree trunk, mid-story, under-story, open water or other), and seasonal changes in
foraging habits, including, when available, scientific references; and
Information on any species or plant community, which is dependent on the occurrence of the
exotic bird species.

4. Information on population dynamics of the species, including:
a. Recent population data for the population of the species in the country of export, as derived from
indices of relative abundance or population estimates, along with documentation for each
estimate;
b. Within each area or region of take, documentation for recent population data or estimates,
conducted for at least 3 separate years or 1 year with a description of survey plans for future
years. These population assessments should have been conducted during the same season
(breeding or non-breeding) of each year for which documentation is submitted (i.e., be
methodologically comparable - both temporally and spatially);
c. Within each area or region of take, a scientific assessment (with documentation) of recent
reproductive (nesting) success. This assessment should include information on the number of
young produced per egg-laying female per year or per nesting pair, or if scientifically
appropriate for the species to be exported, estimates on the number of young produced per year
from pre-breeding and post-breeding surveys conducted within the same annual cycle;
d. Within each area or region of take, estimation (with documentation) of annual mortality or loss
including natural mortality and take for subsistence use, export trade, and domestic trade in each
area of take; or
e. When appropriate, information (with documentation) on the number of young, which can be
taken from the area, as a result of a conservation enhancement program.
5. Information on the determination of biologically sustainable use including:
a. Estimation of the number exported from the country during the past 2 years, and the number of
birds removed from the wild for export, domestic trade, illegal trade, subsistence use, and other
purposes (specify) for the country of export during the past 2 years;
b. The estimated number of birds that will be removed from the wild from each area of take each
year for all purposes (export trade, domestic trade, illegal trade, and subsistence use), including a
description of age-classes (nestlings, fledglings, sub-adults, adults, all classes), when applicable;
c. For the projected take addressed in the management plan, a description of the removal process,
including, but not limited to, locations, time of year, capture methods, means of transport, and
pre-export conditioning;
d. Documentation of how each projected level of take was determined;
e. Explanation of infrastructure and law enforcement and monitoring mechanisms that ensure
compliance with the methodology in the management plan and that the species will be removed
at a level that ensures sustainable use; and
f. Description of how species in each area or region of take will be monitored in order to determine
whether the number and age classes of birds taken is sustainable.
6. Information on species value including:
a. For species that are considered "pests" in the country of origin: documentation that such a
species is a pest, including a description of the type of pest, - e.g., agricultural, disease carrier; a
description of the damage the pest species causes to its ecosystem; and a description of how the
sustainable use management plan controls population levels of the pest species; or
b. For non-pest species: a description of how the sustainable use management plan promotes the
value of the species and its habitats. Incentives for conservation may be generated by
environmental education, cooperative efforts or projects, development of cooperative
management units, and/or activities involving local communities.
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7. Supplemental information including:
a. Description of any existing enhancement activities developed for the species, including, but not
limited to, annual banding programs, nest watching/guarding, and nest improvement;
b. Description, including photographs or diagrams, of the shipping methods and enclosures
proposed to be used to transport the exotic birds, including but not limited to feeding and care
during transport, densities of birds in shipping enclosures, and estimated consignment sizes; and
c. Any other information that may be appropriate to the evaluation of this plan.
8. Address where you wish permit mailed (if different than page
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
9. 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:
_________________________________________________________________________________
10. 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 an application for a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or CITES permit. The General Permit Procedures in 50 CFR 13
address the permitting process. For simplicity, all licenses, permits, registrations, and certificates are referred to as a permit.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Complete all blocks/lines/questions in Sections A or B, and 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 CFR 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 or tribe, 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, 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:
Section D.1 Application processing fee:

An application processing fee is required at the time of application; unless exempted under 50 CFR13.11(d)(3). The application processing fee is
assessed to partially cover the cost of processing a request. 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 prior to any significant processing
occurring.

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.
Section D.2 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.
Section D.3 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.

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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 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 Approval of Sustainable Use Management Plan under the Wild Bird Conservation Act application is 10 hours. 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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