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1 . Breeding protocols and genetic management programs. 



2. Description of qualifications and experience of the persons caring for the birds. 



3. Tracking system to trace captive bird progeny after initial sale. 



4. A summary of their nation's legislation implementing CITES. 



5. Production and trade data for two calendar years prior to submission of 

 application. 



6. Detailed description of facilities and activities. 



Furthermore, the United States would impose upon foreign governments a number of 

 requirements as a condition precedent to approving a breeding facility, such as: 



1 . Implementation of an inspection program. 



2. Verification of data, breeding protocols, and ability of facility to produce the 

 projected number of progeny. 



3. Certification that the breeding stock was legally acquired. 



To avoid such complexity, the WBCA requires amendment to facilitate, not deter 

 captive breeding. PUAC, therefore, endorses amendment to Section 107 being proposed 

 today by the American Federation of Aviculture. 



Thank you very much for providing us this opportunity to testify today. We look 

 forward to working with the Committee in resolving problems associated with 

 implementation of the WBCA. 



