United States - Obtain Permit or License for Transfer or Transport of Captive-held Marine Mammals (MMPA)

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Procedure

Apply online:

1. To Obtain Permit or License for Transfer or Transport of Captive-held Marine Mammals (MMPA), the applicant has to use the following link
2. If the applicant is an existing user, they can login directly using their “Email” and “Password”.
3. If the applicant is a new user, they have to register first by clicking on the “Create an account” option.
4. An applicant has to provide their own email address when they create an account.
5. While registering, applicant has to provide all necessary information in the application form and finally click on “Submit” button.
6. Once the registration is successful, the applicant can login with their “Email” and “Password”.
7. After logging in, the applicant has to choose the service necessary for them.
8. The Applicant must provide all information necessary for the application procedure online.
9. Also upload all the necessary documents which is mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
10. There is no fee for Transfer or Transport of Captive-held Marine Mammals.
11. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
12. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
13. If required, the officer will come for a site inspection.
14. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets the permit through the mail.
15. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply by mail

1. To Obtain Permit or License for Transfer or Transport of Captive-held Marine Mammals (MMPA), the applicant has to approach the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Division of Migratory Bird Management link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. or it can be downloaded from the following link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned office mailing address.
6. The mailing address is mentioned in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
7. There is no fee for Transfer or Transport of Captive-held Marine Mammals.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
10. If required, the officer will come for a site inspection.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets the permit through the mail.
12. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form link
• A letter of consent from the person in possession of the dead animal or specimen at the time.
• A copy of the original permit and/or, if not available, the most recent DMA transfer/transport confirmation letter describe the animal's ancestry and give a copy of the not accessible.
• A letter from the facility that received it.
• A copy of the Letter of Authorization (LOA) that authorised the animal to be kept at your current holding facility.
• A proposed transportation strategy that confirms adherence to USDA guidelines for the transportation and care of live marine mammals.

Office Locations & Contacts

Food Safety and Inspection Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Location: USDA-APHIS
Veterinary Services, Strategy and Policy, Animal Product Import and Export (APIE)
4700 River Road, Unit 40
Riverdale, MD 20737
Phone: (301) 851-3300
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact link
Field office link

Eligibility

• Any person who transports marine mammals held captive.

Fees

• There is no fee for Transfer or Transport of Captive-held Marine Mammals.

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

• Application form link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Related Videos

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sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
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Instructions

• Applicant must complete the application form before submitting. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicant must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Complete if applying as an individual
• Complete if applying on behalf of a business, corporation, public agency, Tribe, or institution
• All applicants complete address information
• All applicants Must complete fee exempt status
• Notification for and transfer/transport of captive-held marine mammals under the marine mammal protection act (MMPA) questions

Need for the Document

• This request is for the domestic transfer of live marine animals housed in captivity and managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (sea otters, marine otter, polar bears, walrus, manatees, and dugong).
• Using this application, dead specimens of these species may also be transported domestically for exhibition or scientific study.

Information which might help

• For more information link
  

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

• Link
  

Others

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