Form 3-200-25 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 RAPTORS (MBTA and/or 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

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 $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 RAPTORS under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and/or the Convention on International
Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
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 bird, be sure to indicate
which bird is being addressed in each response.
NOTE: Be aware that the U.S. FWS may not be able to issue documents for the commercial export of Appendix-I
species, unless the specimens were produced at a CITES-registered Appendix-I commercial breeding operation. For
more information on registering an Appendix-I commercial breeding operation, contact the Division of
Management Authority at 800-358-2104 or [email protected].
1. For EACH bird:
a.
Scientific name (Genus, species, and, if applicable, subspecies) and common name:
b.

Hatch date or age class:

c.

Sex (if known):

d.

Source (indicate if the raptor was taken from the wild or captive bred):

e.

Band number:

f.

Current location of specimen:

2. What is the purpose of the export? ___________________________________________________________
3. If the bird was wild-collected, provide information on the exact location of capture, date of capture,
individual(s) capturing the bird, and history of transactions. In addition, provide copies of all Federal, State,
and local permits that allowed the capture of the bird.
4. If the bird was captive born:
a.
If you are the breeder, provide a statement that the bird was bred and hatched at your facility. This
statement must include:
i.
name and address of your facility where the bird was bred and hatched;
ii.
hatch date, band/tag number, and sex of each specimen;
iii. your Federal Raptor propagation permit number;
iv. state Raptor propagation permit number; and
v.
your signature and date.
b.

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If you are NOT the breeder of the specimen, provide copies of documentation, such as U.S. FWS form 3186A, showing that you acquired the bird from the breeder or documentation demonstrating the history of
multiple transactions (chain of custody of each bird) and a signed statement from the breeder or breeder's
record that includes:
i.
complete name and address of the breeding facility;
ii.
that the bird was bred and hatched at his/her facility;
iii. hatch date, band/tag number, and sex of each specimen he/she bred;
iv. breeder's Federal Raptor propagation permit number;
v.
breeder's State Raptor propagation permit number; and
vi. breeder's signature and date.

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5. Provide the name and address of the recipient of the shipment (if self, provide address abroad).
Name:
Address
City,
Country,
Postal Code
6. Provide a written certification from the Appropriate Government Agency of the importing country that the
recipient is an experienced falconer or raptor propagator who is required to maintain any raptors in his/her
possession under the conditions that are comparable to the conditions under which a permittee must maintain
raptors under 50 CFR 21.29 or 21.30. Certification is not required for shipments to the United Kingdom as
long as the recipient has a license from the appropriate authority in the U.K. because the U.K. has a program
for falcons comparable to the Service's program.
7. 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.
8. For the non-commercial export of CITES 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. For the export of specimens from a CITES-registered Commercial
Breeding Operation for Appendix I wildlife, no CITES import permit is required.
9. Attach copies of your Federal and State permits or licenses, which authorize your possession, acquisition,
transfer, or disposition of raptors or their eggs, as required by the MBTA.
10. 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. A list of designated ports (where an inspector is
posted) is available at http://www.fws.gov/le/ImpExp/Contact_Info_Ports.htm.)
11. Address where you wish permit mailed (if different than page 1):
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
12. 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:
________________________________________________________________________________________
13. 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 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), 50 CFR 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
Export of Raptors application is 60 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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