[Nhcoll-l] Impact of government shutdown on import/export

[Dirk Neumann]

... interesting to note that a couple of Tea-Party folks can shut down 
the largest Economy in the world, putting a whole country in detention.

My best wishes for collections and colleagues abroad, hopefully you get 
off lightly!
Dirk



Am 01.10.2013 14:58, schrieb Ellen Paul:
>
> (Will research/post on NOAA next but as to import/export, it should be 
> the same; the primary question will be continuation of activities 
> under expired/expiring permits)
>
> _
> Importing_
>
> 1. You will not be able to obtain new permits or permit renewals from 
> APHIS.
>
> 2. You will not be able to obtain new permits or permit renewals from 
> the USFWS (if your import requires a USFWS permit) but see:
>
> http://ornithologyex...an-for-permits/ 
> <http://ornithologyexchange.org/forums/topic/11517-us-government-shutdown-what-does-this-mean-for-permits/>
>
> As to continuation of activities under expired MBTA, BGEPA, and ESA 
> permits (but NOT CITES).
>
> The Ornithological Council is attempting to ascertain the status of 
> required clearance and inspection services at the ports.
>
> It appears that /some/Department of Homeland Security inspection will 
> continue. The Agricultural Quality Inspectors are employees of the 
> Department of Homeland Security, NOT APHIS. The DHS contingency plan 
> states that "Administrative, research, or other support functions 
> related to an exempt activity should
>
> also continue, but only to the extent that they are essential to 
> maintain the effectiveness of
>
> those activities and/or functions that are engaged in the protection 
> of life or property, and
>
> at a minimum level." It gives as an example:
>
> "Continuing passenger processing and cargo inspection functions at 
> ports ofentry"
>
> The USFWS website is still operational but says nothing about the 
> impact of the shutdown. The Department of the Interior website appears 
> to be offline. The DOI contingency plan states that "Port inspectors 
> would continue on duty as they are funded from non-lapsing funds."
>
> Therefore, it appears that imports will be unaffected. However, note 
> that if there is a problem at the port, there will be no one to call. 
> In the past, APHIS staffers at the ports and in the Riverdale, MD 
> headquarters have been extremely helpful in addressing problems at the 
> ports when the Ornithological Council has contacted them.
>
> As agency people will not be around to help, it is now super-important 
> that you comply with the myriad inspection procedures and have all 
> paperwork (not just permits!) available and completed properly.
>
> _Exporting_
>
> If yours is an export that requires clearance and inspection (i.e., 
> anything that requires a USFWS permit), you should be OK. Remember - 
> you have to export such shipments through a designated wildlife port.
>
> No APHIS permit is required for exports, but if the destination 
> country requires a USDA certificate (most do), you won't be able to 
> get one, so you won't be able to ship at this point.
>
> You won't be able to get a new USFWS permit or renew an expiring 
> permit, but for MBTA, BGEPA, or ESA permits, see this information 
> about continuing activities under an expired permit under certain 
> conditions:
>
> http://ornithologyex...an-for-permits/ 
> <http://ornithologyexchange.org/forums/topic/11517-us-government-shutdown-what-does-this-mean-for-permits/>
>
> -- 
> Ellen Paul
> Executive Director
> The Ornithological Council
> Email:ellen.paul at verizon.net
> Phone (301) 986 8568
> "Providing Scientific Information about Birds"
> http://www.nmnh.si.edu/BIRDNET"
>
>
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