The Endangered Species Act (ESA)
requires that fish or wildlife be imported into or exported from
the United States only at a designated port or at a nondesignated
port under certain circumstances. We use the information that we
collect on FWS Form 3-200-2 to determine if an applicant qualifies
to use a nondesignated port. The ESA also makes it unlawful for any
person to engage in business as an importer or exporter of fish or
wildlife without first obtaining permission from the Secretary of
the Interior. We use the information that we collect on FWS Form
3-200-3 to enforce the Import/Export license conditions derived
from the ESA.
For this information collection
renewal, we are estimating that there will be 9,203 responses
totaling 11,501 burden hours, which is a decrease of 2,712
responses and 3,390 burden hours from our previous request. This is
an adjustment, due to the significant reduction in the number of
Import/Export licenses issued annually. We are also reporting as an
adjustment, a decrease of $271,200 for application fees because of
the reduced number of permit/license applications.
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:
(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;
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.