In order to further streamline the procedure for the issuance of Wildlife export/import/ re-export clearance for non-CITES species, second sentence of paragraph 2, Section 8 "Exportation and Importation of Wildlife" of DENR Administrative Order (DAO) No. 2004-55 is hereby amended to read as follows:

"Section 8. Exportation and Importation of Wildlife. For non-CITES specimens, the concerned Regional Executive Director shall issue the export/import/ re-export clearances for applicants within his/her area of jurisdiction."

All other provisions of Section 8 of DAO 2004-55 remain valid and in force.

This Order shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in a newspaper of national circulation and acknowledgement by the Office of the National Administrative Register (ONAR).

Adopted: 09 Sept. 2008

(SGD.) JOSE L. ATIENZA, JR.
Secretary