Comment on FR Doc # E8-03330

In the first place, I must applaud the clarity-oriented approach of this rulemaking proposal, particularly the amendments to the import/export license application. Every provision appears primarily oriented toward making regulations easier for import/export businesses to understand and follow. I must also commend the idea of indexing fees to inflation, and condemn any future increases in fees beyond those mandated by the index; why hasn't this been done before? It would effectively defuse complaints from importers/exporters, while providing the FWS with the revenue it needs to support inspection programs. A few specific questions/issues I have: Instead of removing circuses from the list of license-exempt entities, why not simply remove all exemptions and go purely from the set definition of commercial import/export? Regarding the inspection fee exemption for individuals carrying less than 100 furs or hides, what is to stop unscrupulous businesses from moving their shipments in a broken up fashion with individuals in order to get around license fees?