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There was a thread active a few days ago re: the export of reptiles from Australia, where an American gentleman was trying to tell us we were overgoverened in Oz, in contrast to the 'complete' freedoms they have, to do whatever they like, in the US.
I lifted this from a website this morning, just so we can be informed about what is happening in the US, and take whatever actions we need to to prevent such constraints happening here. It already does in WA, but you will note the term 'STAFF PREFERENCE' being used to explain why some of these regulations come into being when there is NO EVIDENCE available to justify the intrusion into our freedom to pursue our interests as we wish.
It speaks significantly of the way (then) DECCW has proposed and pushed the Reptile Keepers Code of Practice in NSW, and reflects the regulation of reptile keeping in WA. Built entirely around the prejudices of a few government officers who think that, because they've been in the system for years, they have a natural authority to impose their personal beliefs on the thousands of keepers in the community. This Code, and the regulation of keeping in WA, have been entirely fashioned around staff preference, not evidence of need.
Jamie
FWS Files Final Rule/ Constrictor Ban
by Reptile Supply on April 6, 2011
US Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) has filed a final rule with the White House Office of Management & Budget (OMB). This filing has no material changes from the proposed rule that would add 9 constricting snakes to the Injurious Wildlife list of the Lacey Act.
This would make import or interstate transport of the 9 constrictors a felony with heavy fines and potential jail time. This is the final stage of the rule making process. OMB’s role is to review the proposed rule to ensure that the costs to businesses do not outweigh the purported benefits. In spite of USARK’s information to the contrary, and the Small Business Administration’s findings that FWS did not do its due diligence in determining economic impact, we remain unsure of OMB’s position. As many as a million American citizens could be negatively impacted if this rule is enacted. It would create a whole new class of criminal out of law abiding citizens engaged in what is now a perfectly legal trade.
There is also likely to be an oversight hearing at the US House Natural Resources Committee because of the potential to destroy a viable $1.4 billion cottage industry; and the flagrant disregard by FWS for mandated process and procedure under the Administrative Procedures Act and Information Quality Act. USARK has uncovered evidence that appears to point to an intentional effort to manufacture science to support a policy directive based on staff preference at FWS. This preference by FWS could mean the loss of thousands of jobs and the destruction of viable sector of our nations economy in a time of hardship.
Members of the Reptile Nation should prepare themselves for the “Big Fight”. This process should take about 45 days to unfold. USARK calls upon the OMB, the US House of Representatives and the US Senate to look closely at how FWS has circumvented due process to create policy based on staff preference. USARK believes that these actions by a government agency, upon close examination, will be found to be arbitrary, capricious and unlawful.
USARK needs the Reptile Nation to pull together as never before. This is our chance to overcome unfair regulation. Please stay tuned to USARK alerts and forward this communique to you circle of influence.
Please click the Donate button at the top of the page and help protect your ability to trade reptiles.
Questions:
Andrew Wyatt
[email protected]
This is as important as it gets folks. Please visit USARK for more details.
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I lifted this from a website this morning, just so we can be informed about what is happening in the US, and take whatever actions we need to to prevent such constraints happening here. It already does in WA, but you will note the term 'STAFF PREFERENCE' being used to explain why some of these regulations come into being when there is NO EVIDENCE available to justify the intrusion into our freedom to pursue our interests as we wish.
It speaks significantly of the way (then) DECCW has proposed and pushed the Reptile Keepers Code of Practice in NSW, and reflects the regulation of reptile keeping in WA. Built entirely around the prejudices of a few government officers who think that, because they've been in the system for years, they have a natural authority to impose their personal beliefs on the thousands of keepers in the community. This Code, and the regulation of keeping in WA, have been entirely fashioned around staff preference, not evidence of need.
Jamie
FWS Files Final Rule/ Constrictor Ban
by Reptile Supply on April 6, 2011
US Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) has filed a final rule with the White House Office of Management & Budget (OMB). This filing has no material changes from the proposed rule that would add 9 constricting snakes to the Injurious Wildlife list of the Lacey Act.
This would make import or interstate transport of the 9 constrictors a felony with heavy fines and potential jail time. This is the final stage of the rule making process. OMB’s role is to review the proposed rule to ensure that the costs to businesses do not outweigh the purported benefits. In spite of USARK’s information to the contrary, and the Small Business Administration’s findings that FWS did not do its due diligence in determining economic impact, we remain unsure of OMB’s position. As many as a million American citizens could be negatively impacted if this rule is enacted. It would create a whole new class of criminal out of law abiding citizens engaged in what is now a perfectly legal trade.
There is also likely to be an oversight hearing at the US House Natural Resources Committee because of the potential to destroy a viable $1.4 billion cottage industry; and the flagrant disregard by FWS for mandated process and procedure under the Administrative Procedures Act and Information Quality Act. USARK has uncovered evidence that appears to point to an intentional effort to manufacture science to support a policy directive based on staff preference at FWS. This preference by FWS could mean the loss of thousands of jobs and the destruction of viable sector of our nations economy in a time of hardship.
Members of the Reptile Nation should prepare themselves for the “Big Fight”. This process should take about 45 days to unfold. USARK calls upon the OMB, the US House of Representatives and the US Senate to look closely at how FWS has circumvented due process to create policy based on staff preference. USARK believes that these actions by a government agency, upon close examination, will be found to be arbitrary, capricious and unlawful.
USARK needs the Reptile Nation to pull together as never before. This is our chance to overcome unfair regulation. Please stay tuned to USARK alerts and forward this communique to you circle of influence.
Please click the Donate button at the top of the page and help protect your ability to trade reptiles.
Questions:
Andrew Wyatt
[email protected]
This is as important as it gets folks. Please visit USARK for more details.
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