Form 3-200-65 Federal Fish and Wildlife Permit Application Form

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

OMB No. 1018-0XXX
Expires XX/XX/XXXX

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:

REGISTRATION OF APPENDIX-I COMMERCIAL
BREEDING OPERATIONS (CITES)

 New Registration
 Requesting Renewal/Amendment of Registration (see note on page 2)
Registration #: _____________

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 for a new registration or $50 for a renewal. 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.

REGISTRATION OF APPENDIX-I COMMERCIAL BREEDING OPERATIONS (CITES)

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 possible, it would be helpful
if you could also send your response electronically. This would allow for a more expedited response from
the CITES Secretariat.
NOTE: If you are requesting to renew a current registration, please answer only the questions containing
an asterisk (*).
*1.

Name and address of the owner and manager of the captive-breeding operation.

2.

Date of establishment.

*3.

Scientific name and common name of the Appendix-I species being bred.

4.

Complete description of the parental breeding stock including:
a.
Total number and sex ratio of individuals that comprise the parental breeding stock.
b.
Age, sex, identification (such as band or tag numbers, transponders, or distinguishing marks),
and origin of parents (that is, wild-caught or captive-bred) of each specimen.
c.
Evidence of legal acquisition of each specimen, including receipts, CITES documents, capture
permits, etc. [Refer to Resolution Conf. 12.10 (Rev. CoP13); www.cites.org].
*d. If renewing a registration, only provide information on breeder stock added to your operation
since the last approval.

*5.

Current stock (number, by sex and age, of specimens held in addition to breeding stock).

*6.

Information on the percentage of mortalities experienced in the last 10 years and, where possible, on
the percentage mortalities in the different age groups and between males and females in the same
time period.

7.

Documentation showing that the species has been reliably bred to second generation offspring “F2”
at the operation and a description of the methods used.

8.

If the operation has only bred the species to the first generation (F1), documentation showing that
the husbandry methods used are the same as, or similar to, those that have resulted in secondgeneration offspring elsewhere.

*9.

Past (going back 10 years), current and expected annual production of offspring and, where possible,
information on:
a.
the number of females producing offspring each year; and
b.
unusual fluctuations in the annual production of offspring (including an explanation of the
probable cause).

*10. An assessment of the anticipated need for, and source of, additional specimens to augment the
breeding stock to increase the genetic pool of the captive population in order to avoid any
deleterious inbreeding.
11.

Contingency measures for the safe disposal of captive stock in the event that the operation is closed.

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*12. Type of wildlife product you plan to export (such as live, skins, hides, other parts, or products).
13.

Detailed description of the marking methods (e.g. bands, tags, transponders, branding, etc.) used for
the breeding stock and offspring and for the types of specimens to be exported (e.g. skins, meat, live
animals, etc.).

14.

Description of the inspection and monitoring procedures used by local, State, and/or Federal
authorities to confirm the identity of the breeding stock and offspring.

15.

Description of the facilities to house the current and expected captive stock, including security
measures used by operation to prevent escapes and/or thefts. If applicable, please provide
information on how holding facilities are in compliance with local, State, and Federal regulations for
housing, husbandry and security of specimens. Detailed information should be provided on the
number and size of breeding and rearing enclosures, egg incubation capacity, food production or
supply, availability of veterinary services and record-keeping.

16.

Description of the strategies used by the breeding operation, or other activities, that contribute to
improving the conservation status of wild population(s) of the species.

17.

Assurance that the operation shall be carried out at all stages in a humane (non-cruel) manner (for
example, in accordance with local, State, or Federal governmental ordinances and/or guidelines
developed by professional societies or non-governmental organizations).

18.

(For Renewals Only): Please describe any changes in your operation since your last approval (i.e.,
new facilities, marking methods, etc.).

19. Address where you wish permit mailed (if different than page 1):

20.

If you wish the permit to be sent to you by means other than regular mail, provide an air bill, prepaid envelope, or billing information:

21.

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, 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 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, 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 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 a Registration for Commercial Breeding Operation application is 40 hours. We estimate that it will take approximately 20 hours to
complete a renewal of your registration. 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 2042-PDM, 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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