[Nhcoll-l] Increase in APHIS fees

[Ellen Paul]

(This is not a new increase; they are phasing in the approved increases 
over three years. They just want to remind everyone that the second 
increase goes into effect at the close of business on 9/28)


NOTICE: APHIS Import Export User Fees Increase

Effective October 1, 2012, APHIS is adjusting its user fees for import 
and export services. The increase covers costs needed to maintain the 
current level of service, improve customer care, and keep up with 
expanding demand for import and export operations.

The new price schedule for certain services is below, and ePermits will 
be updated to reflect the changes. Note that all permit applications 
received by fax /*after close of business*/ on Friday, September 28, 
will be processed at the new rate.

New Application

	

$150.00 per application

Renew Permit

	

$ 97.00 per application

Amend Permit

	

$ 75.00 per application

FBS Inspection

	

$512.00 per application

On-Hold Shipment

	

$565.00 (fee complex) per shipment

Adjustments to other user fees are listed on the Animal Health Permits 
Web site at 
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mrpbs/fmd/vs_import_export_fees.shtml#1302.

-- 
Ellen Paul
Executive Director
The Ornithological Council
Email: ellen.paul at verizon.net
"Providing Scientific Information about Birds"
http://www.nmnh.si.edu/BIRDNET"