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efforts made by other entities. States or
other entities often formalize
conservation efforts in conservation
agreements, conservation plans,
management plans, or similar
documents. The conservation efforts
recommended or described in such
documents could prevent some species
from becoming so imperiled that they
meet the definition of a threatened
species or an endangered species under
the ESA.
The Policy for Evaluation of
Conservation Efforts When Making
Listing Decisions (PECE; 68 FR 15100,
March 28, 2003) encourages the
development of conservation
agreements or plans and provides the
standard that an individual
conservation effort must meet in order
for us to consider whether it is likely to
make a difference in a species’ status.
PECE applies to formalized conservation

efforts that have not been implemented
or have been implemented but have not
yet demonstrated if they are effective at
the time of a listing decision.
Under PECE, formalized conservation
efforts are defined as conservation
efforts (specific actions, activities, or
programs designed to eliminate or
reduce threats or otherwise improve the
status of a species) identified in a
conservation agreement, conservation
plan, management plan, or similar
document. To assist us in evaluating
whether a formalized conservation effort
meets the standard under PECE, we
collect information such as conservation
plans, monitoring results, and progress
reports. The development of any
agreement or plan is voluntary. The
PECE is posted on our candidate
conservation website at https://
www.fws.gov/library/collections/
Estimated
number of
annual
respondents

Activity

Average
number of
submissions
each

candidate-conservation-policiesregulations-and-guidance.
Title of Collection: Policy for
Evaluation of Conservation Efforts
When Making Listing Decisions (PECE).
OMB Control Number: 1018–0119.
Form Number: None.
Type of Review: Extension without
change of a currently approved
collection.
Respondents/Affected Public:
Primarily State, local, or Tribal
governments. However, individuals,
businesses, and not-for-profit
organizations also could develop
agreements/plans or may agree to
implement certain conservation efforts
identified in a State agreement or plan.
Respondent’s Obligation: Required to
obtain or retain a benefit.
Frequency of Collection: On occasion.
Total Estimated Annual Nonhour
Burden Cost: None.
Estimated
number of
annual
responses

Completion
time per
response
(hours)

Estimated
annual
burden
hours

PECE—Reporting
Individuals ............................................................................
Private Sector ......................................................................
Government .........................................................................

1
1
1

1
1
1

1
1
1

120
120
120

120
120
120

1
1
1

1
1
1

600
600
600

600
600
600

PECE—Monitoring
Individuals ............................................................................
Private Sector ......................................................................
Government .........................................................................

1
1
1

PECE—Development of Conservation Plan/Agreement (One-Time Burden)
Individuals ............................................................................
Private Sector ......................................................................
Government .........................................................................

1
1
1

1
1
1

1
1
1

2,000
2,000
2,000

2,000
2,000
2,000

Totals ............................................................................

9

........................

9

........................

8,160

An agency may not conduct or
sponsor and a person is not required to
respond to a collection of information
unless it displays a currently valid OMB
control number.
The authority for this action is the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).
Madonna Baucum,
Information Collection Clearance Officer, U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS–HQ–LE–2025–N042;
FXLE18110900000–267–FF09L00000; OMB
Control Number 1018–0092]

Agency Information Collection
Activities; Submission to the Office of
Management and Budget; Federal Fish
and Wildlife Applications and
Reports—Law Enforcement
Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of information collection;
request for comment.
AGENCY:

In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA), we, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife

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Service (Service), are proposing to
renew an information collection without
change.
Interested persons are invited to
submit comments on or before March 2,
2026.

DATES:

Written comments and
recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be
submitted within 30 days of publication
of this notice at https://
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.
Find this particular information
collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under
Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or
by using the search function. Please
provide a copy of your comments to the
Service Information Collection
Clearance Officer, U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, MS: PRB (JAO/3W),

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5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA
22041–3803 (mail); or by email to Info_
Coll@fws.gov. Please reference ‘‘1018–
0092’’ in the subject line of your
comments.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Madonna L. Baucum, Service
Information Collection Clearance
Officer, by email at Info_Coll@fws.gov,
or by telephone at (703) 358–2503.
Individuals in the United States who are
deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have
a speech disability may dial 711 (TTY,
TDD, or TeleBraille) to access
telecommunications relay services.
Individuals outside the United States
should use the relay services offered
within their country to make
international calls to the point-ofcontact in the United States.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In
accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.)
and its implementing regulations at 5
CFR 1320.8(d)(1), all information
collections require approval under the
PRA. We may not conduct or sponsor
and you are not required to respond to
a collection of information unless it
displays a currently valid Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) control
number.
On September 11, 2025, we published
in the Federal Register (90 FR 44091) a
notice of notice of our intent to request
that OMB approve this information
collection. In that notice, we solicited
comments for 60 days, ending on
November 10, 2025. We received the
following comments in response to that
notice:
Comment 1: Anonymous electronic
comment received 11/10/2025 via
Regulations.gov (FWS–HQ–LE–2025–
0572–0007). The commenter did not
address the information collection
requirements.
Agency Response to Comment 1: No
response required.
Comment 2: Electronic comment
received 11/10/2025 via Regulations.gov
(FWS–HQ–LE–2025–0572–0008) from
the Zoological Society of San Diego,
doing business as the San Diego Zoo
Wildlife Alliance (SDZWA). The
submission included the following
comments:
SDZWA emphasized the importance
of this permit in supporting
conservation programs such as the
Species Survival Programs (SSP) and
other recovery efforts. These programs
require frequent movement of animals
between institutions to maintain genetic
diversity and population sustainability.
The organization provided several
recommendations to improve the permit
process:

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1. Necessity and Utility: The permit is
essential for managing wildlife transport
and preventing illegal trade. It also
helps reduce stress on animals by
allowing the shortest and most direct
travel routes.
2. Burden Estimate Accuracy: The
current estimate of 1.25 hours to
complete the form is often inaccurate,
especially when specific scenarios
require input from multiple experts,
sometimes taking days.
3. Quality and Clarity: SDZWA
suggests revising the application format
to better align questions with the
information USFWS needs. Clearer
guidance would help applicants provide
accurate and complete responses.
4. Minimizing Burden: The
organization recommends transitioning
to ePermits and accepting online
payments, which would streamline the
process and reduce reliance on paper
checks.
5. Conservation Impact: Clarifying
when the permit is required—
particularly in relation to CITES and
ESA protections—would enhance the
effectiveness of the process. For
instance, animals born in the U.S. and
not listed under CITES or ESA may not
require the permit, and such guidance
should be made explicit.
The commenter concluded by
reaffirming their commitment to
wildlife conservation and expressed
appreciation for the opportunity to
contribute to the improvement of the
permitting process.
Agency Response to Comment 2: The
Service appreciates the comments from
the SDZWA and acknowledges the
variances of completion times when
completing permit applications. The
currently approved burden represents
an estimate based on the variety of
applicants and their comfort level
completing the permit applications.
The Service is working to automate
permits but is currently waiting on the
new direction regarding electronic
permitting processes expected to be
developed by the Department of the
Interior in the coming year.
We will also consider their
recommendation for revisions and the
development of improved guidance as
we work to develop the proposed
deregulatory action under RIN 1018–
BF16, ‘‘Importation, Exportation, and
Transportation of Wildlife; Updates to
the Regulations’’ which is expected in
late calendar year 2026.
Comment 3: Electronic comment
received 11/10/2025 via Regulations.gov
(FWS–HQ–LE–2025–0572–0009) from
Dan Ashe, President and CEO, on behalf
of the Association of Zoos and
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included the following key
recommendations and observations:
1. Necessity and Utility: The permit is
vital for enabling direct and efficient
transport of wildlife, reducing stress on
animals and supporting conservation
goals. It also aids USFWS in managing
wildlife trade and preventing illegal
activities.
2. Burden Estimate Accuracy: The
current estimate of 1.25 hours to
complete the form is often inaccurate.
The complexity of the application,
especially when specific scenarios are
required, can extend the process to
several days.
3. Clarity and Quality of Application:
AZA recommends revising the
application format to better align
questions with the information USFWS
needs. A guided form or clearer
questions would help applicants
provide accurate and complete
responses.
4. Minimizing Burden: AZA urges
USFWS to digitize the permit process
through ePermits and allow online
payments, replacing the current paperbased system and mailed checks. This
would reduce administrative burden for
both applicants and agency staff.
The AZA concluded by expressing
appreciation for USFWS’s commitment
to wildlife protection and law
enforcement, and emphasized the
importance of continued collaboration
to streamline processes that support the
conservation and recovery of threatened
and endangered species.
Agency Response to Comment 3: The
Service appreciates the comments from
the AZA and acknowledges the
variances of completion times when
completing permit applications. The
currently approved burden represents
an estimate based on the variety of
applicants and their comfort level
completing the permit applications.
The Service is working to automate
permits but is currently waiting on the
new direction regarding electronic
permitting processes expected to be
developed by the Department of the
Interior in the coming year.
We will also take their remaining for
revisions and the development of
improved guidance contained in this
collection of information under
consideration as we work to develop the
proposed deregulatory action under RIN
1018–BF16, ‘‘Importation, Exportation,
and Transportation of Wildlife; Updates
to the Regulations’’ which is expected in
late calendar year 2026.
As part of our continuing effort to
reduce paperwork and respondent
burdens, we invite the public and other
Federal agencies to comment on new,
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collections of information. This helps us
assess the impact of our information
collection requirements and minimize
the public’s reporting burden. It also
helps the public understand our
information collection requirements and
provide the requested data in the
desired format.
We are especially interested in public
comment addressing the following:
(1) Whether or not the collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
agency, including whether or not the
information will have practical utility;
(2) The accuracy of our estimate of the
burden for this collection of
information, including the validity of
the methodology and assumptions used;
(3) Ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and
(4) How might the agency minimize
the burden of the collection of
information on those who are to
respond, including through the use of
appropriate automated, electronic,
mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology (e.g., permitting
electronic submission of response).
Comments that you submit in
response to this notice are a matter of
public record. We will include or
summarize each comment in our request
to OMB to approve this information
collection request. Before including
your address, phone number, email
address, or other personal identifying
information in your comment, you
should be aware that your entire
comment—including your personal
identifying information—may be made
publicly available at any time. While
you can ask us in your comment to
withhold your personal identifying
information from public review, we
cannot guarantee that we will be able to
do so.
Abstract: The Endangered Species Act
(ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) makes it
unlawful to import or export wildlife or

wildlife products for commercial
purposes without first obtaining an
import/export license (see 16 U.S.C.
1538(d)). The ESA also requires that fish
or wildlife be imported into or exported
from the United States only at a
designated port, or at a nondesignated
port under certain limited
circumstances (see 16 U.S.C. 1538(f)).
This information collection includes the
following permit/license application
forms:
Form 3–200–2, ‘‘Designated Port
Exception Permit’’
Under 50 CFR 14.11, it is unlawful to
import or export wildlife or wildlife
products at ports other than those
designated in 50 CFR 14.12, unless you
qualify for an exception. The following
exceptions allow qualified individuals,
businesses, or scientific organizations to
import or export wildlife or wildlife
products at a nondesignated port:
(a) To export the wildlife or wildlife
products for scientific purposes;
(b) To minimize deterioration or loss;
or
(c) To relieve economic hardship.
To request authorization to import or
export wildlife or wildlife products at
nondesignated ports, applicants must
complete Form 3–200–2. Designated
port exception permits can be valid for
up to 2 years. We may require a
permittee to file a report on activities
conducted under authority of the
permit.
Forms 3–200–3a, ‘‘Federal Fish and
Wildlife Permit Application Form:
Import/Export License—U.S. Entities,’’
and 3–200–3b, ‘‘Federal Fish and
Wildlife Permit Application Form:
Import/Export License—Foreign
Entities’’ (Paper and Electronic)
It is unlawful to import or export
wildlife or wildlife products for
commercial purposes without first
obtaining an import/export license (50
CFR 14.91). Applicants located in the
United States must complete Form 3–

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200–3a to request this license. Foreign
applicants that reside or are located
outside the United States must complete
Form 3–200–3b to request this license.
We use the information collected on
Forms 3–200–3a and 3–200–3b as an
enforcement tool and management aid
to (a) monitor the international wildlife
market and (b) detect trends and
changes in the commercial trade of
wildlife and wildlife products. Import/
export licenses are valid for up to 1
year. We may require a licensee to file
a report on activities conducted under
authority of the import/export license.
Form 3–200–44, ‘‘Permit Application
Form: Registration of an Agent/Tannery
Under the Marine Mammal Protection
Act (MMPA)’’
The information collected on Form 3–
200–44 will be used by Service
employees to confirm that an applicant
has provided a written description of
the procedures that they will use to
receive, store, process, and ship marine
mammal parts and products. The
information collected will also be used
to confirm the written description
system of the bookkeeping and
inventory that the applicant will use to
receive, store, process and ship marine
mammal parts and products, from
Native Alaskans to Native Alaskans.
Form 3–200–44a, ‘‘Registered Agent/
Tannery Bi-Annual Inventory Report’’
The information collected on Form 3–
200–44a will be used by Service
employees to review the activities of the
registered agent or registered tannery
regarding the receipt and transfer of
marine mammal parts and products
from Native Alaskans to Native
Alaskans.
Unless a form number is specified in
the table below, we collect the following
information on Forms 3–200–2, 3–200–
3a, 3–200–3b, 3–200–44, and 3–200–
44a:

We collect information on . . .

So that we can . . .

Name of the individual and personal identifying information such as date of birth,
social security number, occupation, and address and contact information.
Name of business, tax identification number or social security number, description
of business, website, and name and contact information for the principal officer.
Name, street address, and contact information for each additional partner/principal officer (3–200–3a and 3b).
Whether or not applicant has or has ever had any Federal fish and wildlife permits; if yes, number of current permit or permit to be renewed/reissued.
U.S. address for foreign applicant .............................................................................
Name, physical address, and telephone number of agent or location where business records will be maintained.
Street address and contact information for location where wildlife inventories will
be kept (3–200–3a and 3b).
Port(s) of entry where importation/exportation is requested (3–200–2) ...................

Identify the individual and the activity conducted by the applicant for which a license/permit is required.
Identify the business and the activity conducted by the applicant for which a license/permit is required.
Identify all individuals or businesses associated with the entity requesting a license/permit.
Identify prior or current activity under Federal wildlife permits. This helps in determining their knowledge of Service laws and regulations.
Inspect records, as necessary.
Inspect records, as necessary.

Valid import/export license number (for commercial shipments) (3–200–2) ............

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Provide Service Officers access to their facility to examine inventories of wildlife
or wildlife products imported or to be exported.
Determine if port is appropriate to be requested. Determine if additional workload
can be accommodated by staff presently available at the requested port.
Establish compliance with commercial import/export requirements.

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We collect information on . . .

So that we can . . .

Reason for requesting port exception (3–200–2) .....................................................

Determine if there is a bona fide scientific purpose, potential deterioration or loss,
or potential economic hardship that would occur from the issuance of the permit.
Determine workload burden.
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General description of wildlife or wildlife products ....................................................
Whether the applicant is applying for a registration under the Marine Mammal
Protection Act (MMPA) as agent, tannery, or both (3–200–44).
The species that the agent or tannery wishes to use in the transfer of marine
mammal parts and products from Native Alaskans to Native Alaskans (3–200–
44).
The procedure that the agent or tannery will use to receive, store, process, and
ship marine mammal parts and products from Native Alaskans to Native Alaskans (3–200–44).
The system of bookkeeping and inventory used to receive, store, process, and
ship marine mammal parts and products from Native Alaskans to Native Alaskans (3–200–44).
A certification by the applicant that they will responsibly receive, store, process,
and ship marine mammal parts and products from Native Alaskans to Native
Alaskans to receive an exemption under the MMPA (3–200–44).
A description of the activities of the registered agent or registered tannery regarding the receipt and transfer of marine mammal parts and products from Native
Alaskans to Native Alaskans (3–200–44a).

Permittees and licensees must
maintain records that accurately
describe each importation or
exportation of wildlife or wildlife
products under the permit/license, and
any subsequent sale or transfer of the
wildlife or wildlife products. In
addition, licensees must make these
records and the corresponding
inventory of wildlife or wildlife
products available for our inspection at
reasonable times, subject to applicable
limitations of law. Any live wildlife
possessed under a Service permit/
license must be maintained under
humane and healthful conditions. We
believe the burden associated with these
recordkeeping requirements is minimal
because the records already exist.
Importers and exporters must
complete Form 3–177 (Declaration for
Importation or Exportation of Fish or
Wildlife) for all imports or exports of
wildlife or wildlife products. This form
provides an accurate description of the
imports and exports. OMB has approved
the information collection for Form 3–
177 and assigned OMB Control Number
1018–0012. Normal business practices
should produce records (e.g., invoices or
bills of sale) needed to document
additional sales or transfers of the
wildlife or wildlife products.
Generally, we do not require
individuals and government entities to
submit a report on activities conducted
under the authority of a designated port
exception permit. On an occasional
basis, we may require entities to provide
a report on activities conducted under a
designated port exception permit or an
import/export license.
The public may request a copy of any
form contained in this information
collection by sending a request to the
Service Information Collection
Clearance Officer (see ADDRESSES).

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Determine that the species requested are eligible under the MMPA.

Determine that these procedures are sufficient to ensure the legitimate transfer of
mammal parts and products from Native Alaskans to Native Alaskans.
Determine that the system of bookkeeping and inventory are sufficient to ensure
the legitimate transfer of mammal parts and products from Native Alaskans to
Native Alaskans.
Confirm that the applicant is aware of the requirements in order to receive an exemption under the MMPA.
Confirm that the applicant is receiving, storing, processing, and shipping marine
mammal parts and products from Native Alaskans to Native Alaskans.

Title of Collection: Federal Fish and
Wildlife Applications and Reports—
Law Enforcement; 50 CFR parts 13 and
14.
OMB Control Number: 1018–0092.
Form Number: Forms 3–200–2, 3–
200–3a, 3–200–3b, 3–200–44, and 3–
200–44a.
Type of Review: Extension without
change of a currently approved
collection.
Respondents/Affected Public:
Individuals, private sector, and State/
local/Tribal entities.
Total Estimated Number of Annual
Respondents: 11,933.
Total Estimated Number of Annual
Responses: 11,953.
Estimated Completion Time per
Response: Varies from 15 minutes to 1
hour 15 minutes, depending on activity.
Total Estimated Number of Annual
Burden Hours: 13,431.
Respondent’s Obligation: Required to
obtain or retain a benefit.
Frequency of Collection: On occasion
for Forms 3–200–2, 3–200–3a, 3–200–
3b, 3–200–44, and reporting
requirements. Biannually for Form 3–
200–44a.
Total Estimated Annual Nonhour
Burden Cost: $1,188,700. There is a
$100 fee associated with applications
(Forms 3–200–2, 3–200–3a, and 3–200–
3b) and a $150 fee associated with
applications (Form 3–200–44) received
from individuals and the private sector.
There is no fee for applications from
government agencies or for processing
reports.
The authority for this action is the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).
Madonna Baucum,
Information Collection Clearance Officer, U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Indian Affairs
[267A2100DD/AAKC001030/
A0A501010.000000]

Indian Entities Recognized by and
Eligible To Receive Services From the
United States Bureau of Indian Affairs
Bureau of Indian Affairs,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:

This notice publishes the
current list of 575 Tribal entities
recognized by and eligible for funding
and services from the Bureau of Indian
Affairs (BIA) by virtue of their status as
Indian Tribes.
DATES: The list is updated from the
notice published on December 11, 2024
(89 FR 99899).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Shyla Joe, Bureau of Indian Affairs,
Deputy Director, Office of Indian
Services, Mail Stop 3645–MIB, 1849 C
Street NW, Washington, DC 20240.
Telephone number: (202) 513–0783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
notice is published pursuant to section
104 of the Federally Recognized Indian
Tribe List Act of November 2, 1994
(Pub. L. 103–454; 108 Stat. 4791, 4792),
in accordance with section 83.6(a) of
part 83 of Title 25 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, and in exercise of authority
delegated to the Assistant Secretary—
Indian Affairs under 25 U.S.C. 2 and 9
and 209 DM 8. Published below is an
updated list of federally recognized
Indian Tribes within the contiguous 48
states and Alaska. This list includes the
addition of the Lumbee Tribe of North
Carolina following the enactment of the
National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2026 on December 18, 2025.
The legislation recognized the Lumbee
SUMMARY:

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