FORM 3-177 IS NECESSARY TO MONITOR ALL
ACTIVITIES INVOLVING THE IMPORTATION AND EXPORTATION OF FISH,
WILDLIFE AND PLANTS AS THE SERVICE IS REQUIRED BY 16 U.S.C.
1538(C). THE INFORMATION COLLECTED IS USED TO AND IN PROTECTING
ENDANGERED AND THREATHENED SPECIES AND WILDLIFE PROTECTED BY
FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS ALSO, THE INFORMATION IS UTILIZED IN THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF IMPLEMENTATION OF IMPORT AND EXPORT
CONTROLS
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.