Export of River Otters Taken in Tennessee in the 1995-96 and Subsequent Seasons
endangered-species · US Fish and Wildlife Service · TN · Published 1996-01-26 · Effective 1996-01-26 · 61 FR 2454
Document
Document number
96-1338
Federal Register citation
61 FR 2454
CFR reference
50 CFR 23
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
endangered-species
Sub-agency
US Fish and Wildlife Service
State
TN
Publication date
1996-01-26
Effective date
1996-01-26
Abstract
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) regulates international trade in certain animal and plant species. Exports of animals and plants listed on Appendix II of CITES require an export permit from the country of origin. As a general rule, export permits are only issued after two conditions are met. First, the exporting country's CITES Scientific Authority must advise the permit-issuing CITES Management Authority that such exports will not be detrimental to the survival of the species. Then the Management Authority must make a determination that the animals or plants were not obtained in violation of laws for their protection. If live specimens are being exported, the Management Authority must also determine that the specimens are being shipped in a humane manner with minimal risk of injury or damage to health. This document announces final findings by the Scientific and Management Authorities of the United States that approve the addition of Tennessee to the list of States and Indian Nations for which the export of river otters is approved. The Service intends to apply these findings to harvests in Tennessee during the 1995-96 season and subsequent seasons, subject to the same conditions applying to States previously approved.