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OMB Control No:
1018-0012
ICR Reference No:
201905-1018-003
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201612-1018-001
Agency/Subagency:
DOI/FWS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife, 50 CFR 14.61-14.64 and 14.94(k)(4)
Type of Information Collection:
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
03/09/2021
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
07/29/2019
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
03/31/2024
36 Months From Approved
03/31/2021
Responses
728,304
0
718,462
Time Burden (Hours)
41,575
0
39,841
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
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.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
16 USC 1531 et seq.
Name of Law: Endangered Species Act
PL:
Pub.L. 109 - 347 405
Name of Law: SAFE Port Act
US Code:
16 USC 668
Name of Law: Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act
US Code:
16 USC 3371
Name of Law: Lacey Act
US Code:
16 USC 703-712
Name of Law: Migratory Bird Treaty Act
US Code:
16 USC 1371
Name of Law: Marine Mammal Protection Act
US Code:
16 USC 2403
Name of Law: Antarctic Conservation Act
US Code:
16 USC 4901-4916
Name of Law: Wild Bird Conservation Act
EO: EO 13659 Name/Subject of EO: Streamlining the Export/Import Process for America's Businesses
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
84 FR 1197
02/01/2019
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
84 FR 36616
07/29/2019
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
13
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
ACE/AES Disclaimer (Private Sector)
FWS Form 3-177 - Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife (Hard Copy - Upon Export) (Individuals)
3-177, 3-177a
Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife
FWS Form 3-177 - 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
FWS Form 3-177 - 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
FWS Form 3-177 - 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
eDecs (Upon Export) (Government)
3-177, 3-177a
Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife
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 - Confirmation Number (AES) (Private Sector)
eDecs - Fee Exemption Certification (Private Sector)
eDecs/ACE (Upon Import ) (Government)
3-177, 3-177a
Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish and Wildlife
eDecs/ACE (Upon Import ) (Individuals)
3-177, 3-177a
Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife
eDecs/ACE (Upon Import ) (Private Sector)
3-177, 3-177a
Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife
ICR Summary of Burden
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
728,304
718,462
0
0
9,842
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
41,575
39,841
0
0
1,734
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
We are not requesting any substantive changes to the collection. We are only reporting a change in estimate resulting in an increase of 9,842 responses and 1,724 burden hours.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$2,642,136
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
Agency Contact:
Madonna Baucum 202 354-1916 madonna_baucum@nps.gov
Common Form ICR:
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:
(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:
07/29/2019