1. (a) The Department's time periods for processing a wild animal importation permit application, or a wild animal quarantine facility approval application, from the receipt of the initial application to the final decision regarding the permit or approval, are as follows:

   1. (1) The median time for processing is:

      1. (A) 10 calendar days for an importation permit application.
      2. (B) 90 calendar days for a quarantine facility approval application.

   2. (2) The minimum time for processing is:

      1. (A) 5 calendar days for an importation permit application.
      2. (B) 60 calendar days for a quarantine facility approval application.

   3. (3) The maximum time for processing is:

      1. (A) 15 calendar days for an importation permit application.
      2. (B) 180 calendar days for a quarantine facility approval application.

Note: Authority cited: Section 15376, Government Code; and Sections 208 and 25992, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 15376, Government Code; and Section 25992, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-28-94; operative 5-30-94 (Register 94, No. 17).