Federal Register #FWSHQIA20261948

Renewal of Information Collection for African Elephant Permit Applications under the Endangered Species Act

This opportunity involves the renewal of an information collection process by the Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, focused on permits for African elephants under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Products/Services Requested: - Renewal of information collection for Federal Fish and Wildlife Permit Applications and Reports concerning African elephants - Use of Form 320037h for permit applications - Collection of standardized applicant information, animal details, and justification for activities - Annual certification requirement for range countries on elephant management and habitat status - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Applies to permits for interstate commerce, transfer, export, or foreign commerce of live African elephants (wild-sourced and captive-bred) - Annual certification from range countries is mandatory for import permits - Information collection is designed to ensure permitted activities enhance conservation and do not contribute to species decline - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is an administrative and regulatory information collection, not a procurement of goods or services.

Description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to renew an information collection related to permits for African elephants under the Endangered Species Act. This includes applications for interstate commerce, transfer, export, or foreign commerce of live African elephants, both wild-sourced and captive-bred. The renewal aims to ensure compliance with conservation standards, including annual certification requirements from range countries regarding elephant management and status. The collection supports the evaluation of permit applications to ensure activities enhance conservation and do not contribute to species decline.

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