# 60 FR 15279: [No title available] > Federal · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FR_PRORULE_X95-30323 ## Section - **Citation:** 60 FR 15279 - **Heading:** [No title available] - **Jurisdiction:** Federal - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Federal Register / Vol. 60 / 60 FR 15279 ## Text Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. This action does not contain any federalism impacts as described in Executive Order 12612. These proposed changes in the regulations in parts 13 and 14 are regulatory and enforcement actions which are covered by a categorical exclusion from National Environmental Policy Act procedures under 516 Department Manual and an Environmental Action Memorandum is on file at the Service's office in Arlington, Virginia. A determination has been made pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act that the proposed revision of part 14 will not effect federally listed species. The Department has certified to OMB that these regulations meet the applicable standards provided in Section 2(a) and 2(b)(2) of Executive Order 12778. Authorship. The originators of this proposed rule are Special Agents Frank Shoemaker and Marty Hernandez, and Law Enforcement Specialist Paul McGowan, Division of Law Enforcement, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, D.C. List of Subjects in 50 CFR Part 14 Animal welfare, Exports, Fish, Imports, Labeling, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Transportation, Wildlife. Regulation Promulgation For the reasons set out in the preamble, title 50, chapter I, subchapter B of the Code of Federal Regulations is proposed to be amended as set forth below: PART 14Ð[AMENDED] 1. The authority citation for part 14 is revised to read as follows: Authority: 16 U.S.C. 704, 712, 1382, 1538(d)-(f), 1539, 1540(f), 3371-3378, 4223-4244, and 4901-4916; 18 U.S.C. 42; 31 U.S.C. 483(a). 2. Section 14.4, as proposed to be added at 59 FR 47217, September 14, 1994, is amended by adding paragraphs (e) and (f) to read as follows: § 14.4 Definitions. * * * * * (e) Accredited scientific institutions include any public museum, public zoological park, accredited institution of higher education, accredited member of the American Zoological Association, accredited member of the American Zoological Association, accredited member of the American Association of Systematic Collections, or any State or Federal government agency that conducts biological or medical research. (f) Accredited scientist includes any individual associated with, employed by, or under contract to and accredited by an accredited scientific institution for the purposes of conducting biological or medical research, and whose research activities are approved and sponsored by the scientific institution granting accreditation. 3. A new § 14.24 is added to read as follows: § 14.24 Scientific specimens. Except for wildlife requiring a permit pursuant to parts 16, 17, 18, 21, 22 and 23 of this subchapter, dead, preserved, dried, or embedded scientific specimens or parts thereof, imported or exported by accredited scientists and/or accredited scientific institutions may be imported or exported through any U.S. Customs port, or may be shipped through the international mail system. Provided: That this exception will not apply to any specimens or parts thereof, taken as a result of sport hunting. 4. Section 14.55 is amended by adding paragraph (d) to read as follows: § 14.55 Exceptions to clearance requirements. * * * * * (d) Dead, preserved, dried, or embedded scientific specimens or parts thereof, imported or exported by accredited scientists and/or accredited scientific institutions for taxonomic or systematic research purposes. Provided: That this exception will not apply to any specimens or parts thereof, taken as a result of sport hunting. 5. Section 14.62 is amended by revising paragraph (c) and adding paragraph (d) to read as follows: § 14.62 Exceptions to import declaration requirements. * * * * * (c) General declarations for certain specimens. Notwithstanding the provisions of § 14.61 and except for wildlife included in paragraph (d) of this section, scientific specimens imported for scientific institutions for taxonomic, systematic research, or faunal survey purposes may be described in general terms on a Declaration for the Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife (Form 3-177). An amended Form 3-177 must be filed within 180 days after filing of the general declaration with the Service. The specimens must be identified to the most accurate taxonomic classification reasonably practicable using the best available taxonomic information. Extensions of the 180 day period may be granted by the Director. (d) Except for wildlife requiring a permit pursuant to parts 16, 17, 18, 21, 22 and 23 of this subchapter, a Declaration for the Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife (Form 3-177) does not have to be filed at the time of importation for shipments of dead, preserved, dried, or embedded scientific specimens or parts thereof, imported by accredited scientists and/or accredited scientific institutions for taxonomic or systematic research purposes. A Form 3-177 must be filed within 180 days of importation with the appropriate Assistant Regional DirectorÐLaw Enforcement in the Region where the importation occurs. The specimens must be identified to the most accurate taxonomic classification reasonably practicable using the best available taxonomic information, and the country of origin must be declared. Provided: That this exception will not apply to any specimens or parts thereof, taken as a result of sport hunting. 6. Section 14.64 is amended by adding paragraph (b)(3) to read as follows: § 14.64 Exceptions to export declaration requirements. * * * * * (b) * * * (3) Except for wildlife requiring a permit pursuant to parts 16, 17, 18, 21, 22 and 23 of this subchapter, a Declaration for the Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife (Form 3-177) does not have to be filed at the time of exportation for shipments of dead, preserved, dried, or embedded scientific specimens or parts thereof, exported by accredited scientists and/or accredited scientific institutions for taxonomic or systematic research purposes. A Form 3-177 must be filed within 180 days of exportation with the appropriate Assistant Regional DirectorÐLaw Enforcement in the Region where the exportation occurs. The specimens must be identified to the most accurate taxonomic classification reasonably practicable using the best available taxonomic information, and the country of origin must be declared. Provided: That this exception shall not apply to any specimens or parts thereof, taken as a result of sport hunting. Dated: February 10, 1995. George T. Frampton Jr., Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks. 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