Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife, 50 CFR 14.61-14.64 and 14.94(k)(4)

ICR 201612-1018-001

OMB: 1018-0012

Federal Form Document

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2017-01-17
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ICR Details
1018-0012 201612-1018-001
Active 201604-1018-001
DOI/FWS
Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife, 50 CFR 14.61-14.64 and 14.94(k)(4)
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection   No
Regular
Approved without change 02/13/2017
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA) 01/18/2017
  Inventory as of this Action Requested Previously Approved
09/30/2019 09/30/2019 09/30/2019
718,462 0 190,874
39,841 0 32,830
0 0 0

With few exceptions, businesses or individuals must file FWS Form 3-177 with the Fish and Wildlife Service prior to importing into or exporting from the United States any fish, wildlife, or wildlife products. The information on FWS Form 3-177 helps us fulfill the statutory requirements of the Endangered Species Act and our obligations under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species. This request updates our collection of Form 3-177 through paper and eDecs to reflect 2016 shipment figures. It also breaks down collection by imports and exports rather than total collections as previously reported in order to provide a better correlation to other electronic systems. Primarily, however, we are requesting approval for electronic collection of data through ACE as an alternative electronic option for importers and exporters to eDecs. The Safe Port Act requires the Service to participate in the International Trade Data System and the Executive Order on Streamlining Exports and Imports establishes U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) as the primary means for collection of international trade data by the government. The latter includes the use of Census’s Automated Export System (AES) to collect agency licenses and other permissions for exports. Although importers or exporters are not mandated to use ACE and AES to file Service data at this time, the Service will begin collection of data in ACE as an alternative to eDecs. If importers file in ACE, they will not file in eDecs. We provide estimates of burden and costs for these new electronic systems, although collection in ACE or AES has not yet begun. The burden information in this request lays out three categories of collection. First, we provide collection burdens and costs for collecting Form 3-177 and the accompanying documents in paper, and electronically in eDecs and ACE, broken down by imports and exports which reflect 2016 figures. Second, we provide the burden and cost of collecting the eDecs confirmation number in AES for exports. Third, we provide the burden and cost of collecting a disclaimer of “no wildlife” as part of automation efforts under ACE and AES. This submission also clarifies the submission of forms 3-177 will occur both electronically and via paper submission.

US Code: 16 USC 1531 et seq. Name of Law: Endangered Species Act
  
None

Not associated with rulemaking

  80 FR 80792 12/28/2015
81 FR 25417 04/28/2016
Yes

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IC Title Form No. Form Name
eDecs/ACE (Upon Import ) - Private Sector 3-177, 3-177a Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife
Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife (Hard Copy - Upon Import) - Private Sector 3-177, 3-177a Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife
Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife (Hard Copy - Upon Export) - Individual 3-177, 3-177a Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife
eDecs (Upon Export) - Government 3-177, 3-177a Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife
ACE/AES Disclaimer - Private Sector
eDecs (Upon Export) - Individuals 3-177, 3-177a Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife
eDecs (Upon Export) - Private Sector 3-177, 3-177a Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife
eDecs - Fee Exemption Certification
eDecs - Confirmation Number (AES) - Private Sector
eDecs (Upon Import ) - Individuals 3-177, 3-177a Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife
Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife (Hard Copy - Upon Export) - Private Sector 3-177, 3-177a Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife
eDecs/ACE (Upon Import ) - Government 3-177, 3-177a Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish and Wildlife and Continuation Sheet
Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife (Hard Copy - Upon Import) - Individuals 3-177, 3-177a Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife

  Total Approved Previously Approved Change Due to New Statute Change Due to Agency Discretion Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses 718,462 190,874 0 707,390 -179,802 0
Annual Time Burden (Hours) 39,841 32,830 0 37,621 -30,610 0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yes
Miscellaneous Actions
Yes
Miscellaneous Actions
This request, associated with RIN 1018-BB93 (interim final rule - copy uploaded as a supplemental document), updates our collection of Form 3-177 through paper and eDecs to reflect 2016 shipment figures. It also breaks down collection by imports and exports rather than total collections as previously reported in order to provide a better correlation to other electronic systems. Primarily, however, we are requesting approval for electronic collection of data through ACE as an alternative electronic option for importers and exporters to eDecs. The Safe Port Act requires the Service to participate in the International Trade Data System and the Executive Order on Streamlining Exports and Imports establishes U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) as the primary means for collection of international trade data by the government. The latter includes the use of Census’s Automated Export System (AES) to collect agency licenses and other permissions for exports. Although importers or exporters are not mandated to use ACE and AES to file Service data at this time, the Service will begin collection of data in ACE as an alternative to eDecs. If importers file in ACE, they will not file in eDecs. We provide estimates of burden and costs for these new electronic systems, although collection in ACE or AES has not yet begun. The burden information in this request lays out three categories of collection. First, we provide collection burdens and costs for collecting Form 3-177 and the accompanying documents in paper, and electronically in eDecs and ACE, broken down by imports and exports which reflect 2016 figures. Second, we provide the burden and cost of collecting the eDecs confirmation number in AES for exports. Third, we provide the burden and cost of collecting a disclaimer of “no wildlife” as part of automation efforts under ACE and AES. Clarification regarding the electronic vs. paper submission: Since 2000, the Service has allowed for the electronic transmission of data elements representing Form 3–177 and the upload of electronic images of documents, including licenses and permits where appropriate, via the Service’s electronic declaration filing system (eDecs). Certain licenses and permits must be submitted in original paper as required under other regulations even if uploaded in eDecs for review prior to importation or exportation. As the Service moves forward with implementation of the International Trade Data System (ITDS), under Executive Order 13659 Streamlining the Export/Import Process for America’s Businesses (79 FR 10657, February 25, 2014), we wish to ensure that the public is aware of their ability to submit Form 3-177 as a set of electronic data elements and certain documents as electronic data sets or images in lieu of filing a paper form or paper documents and to provide information electronically to demonstrate any exemptions to filing of Form 3-177. This information can all be filed through either eDecs or through a CBP-approved electronic data interchange (EDI) such as the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), part of ITDS. This electronic ability will facilitate the movement of imports and exports under the Service’s broad inspection authority.

$2,670,258
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Madonna Baucum 202 354-1916 [email protected]

  No

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.
01/13/2017


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