U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service CITES Master’s Course

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Post-Assessment Questionnaire (Foreign Government) Form and Instruction	New
Post-Assessment Questionnaire (Foreign Private Sector) Form and Instruction	New
Pre-Assessment Questionnaire (Foreign Government) Form and Instruction	New
Pre-Assessment Questionnaire (Foreign Private Sector) Form and Instruction	New
Nomination/Application (Foreign Government) Form and Instruction	New
Nomination/Application (Foreign Private Sector) Form and Instruction	New
1018-New SSA CITES Training Program final 08182023.docx Supporting Statement A	2023-08-18
1018-New 30-day FRN CITES Masters Course published 09252023 88FR65745.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-09-26
1018-New 60-day CITES published 02142023 88FR9533.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-07-28
ITAP IAA Agreement_7_3_2021 signed.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-07-28
SORN Updates 03162023 88 FR 16277.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-07-28
50 CFR Part 23 as of 07272028.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-07-28
ESA 16 USC 1531 et seq as of 01032022.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-07-28

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
261297	Post-Assessment Questionnaire (Foreign Government) Form and Instruction	New
261296	Post-Assessment Questionnaire (Foreign Private Sector) Form and Instruction	New
261294	Pre-Assessment Questionnaire (Foreign Government) Form and Instruction	New
261293	Pre-Assessment Questionnaire (Foreign Private Sector) Form and Instruction	New
261292	Nomination/Application (Foreign Government) Form and Instruction	New
261291	Nomination/Application (Foreign Private Sector) Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202307-1018-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOI/FWS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service CITES Master’s Course
Type of Information Collection: Existing collection in use without an OMB Control Number	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 09/26/2023

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	63	0
Time Burden (Hours)	43	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: Wildlife trafficking ranks as the second greatest threat to species survival after habitat destruction. The United States (U.S.) recognizes wildlife trafficking as a serious transnational crime that threatens thousands of plant and animal species and undermines U.S. priorities, including national security, human health, and economic growth. The Service employs a science-based approach to counter wildlife trafficking, including through the implementation of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). CITES is the sole global treaty dedicated to preventing the unsustainable trade in plants and animals and is an essential component to counter illegal wildlife trade as it provides mechanisms and incentives to effectively manage natural resources. The U.S. has been a Party to the Convention since 1973. Under the Endangered Species Act, the Service has been designated to carry out the provision of CITES for the U.S. To help develop the technical expertise necessary to effectively implement CITES, the International University of Andalucía (UNIA) has offered a unique master’s degree program entitled “The Management and Conservation of Species in Trade: The International Framework” (also known as the “CITES Master’s Course”). The program, which was established in 1997, provides high-quality training focusing on the scientific foundations, techniques and mechanisms of CITES implementation. Approximately 400 students have graduated from the program, many becoming leaders in CITES and global policy. Recognizing the important potential offered through UNIA’s CITES Master’s Course, the Service provides scholarships to support wildlife professionals interested in furthering their CITES expertise by partaking in the CITES Master’s Course, with a focus on countries most vulnerable to illegal and unsustainable wildlife trade. The competitive scholarships cover costs for tuition, lodging, and supplies, provide an opportunity for the scholars to participate in the CITES Conference of the Parties, and offer technical and financial research support.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 1531 et seq. Name of Law: Endangered Species Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 9533	02/14/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 65745	09/25/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 6

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Nomination/Application (Foreign Government)	N/A	APPLICATION AND/OR ENROLLMENT FORM UNIA’S POST-GRADUATE AND ONGOING TRAINING COURSES
Nomination/Application (Foreign Private Sector)	N/A	APPLICATION AND/OR ENROLLMENT FORM UNIA’S POST-GRADUATE AND ONGOING TRAINING COURSES
Post-Assessment Questionnaire (Foreign Government)	N/A	CITES MASTER’S TRAINING PROGRAM POST-TRAINING ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE
Post-Assessment Questionnaire (Foreign Private Sector)	N/A	CITES MASTER’S TRAINING PROGRAM POST-TRAINING ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE
Pre-Assessment Questionnaire (Foreign Government)	N/A	CITES MASTER’S TRAINING PROGRAM PRE-TRAINING ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE
Pre-Assessment Questionnaire (Foreign Private Sector)	N/A	CITES MASTER’S TRAINING PROGRAM PRE-TRAINING ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	63	0	0	63	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	43	0	0	43	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a request for a new OMB control number.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $294,880

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 09/26/2023

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