Migratory Bird Hunting; Approval of Tungsten-Nickel-Iron Shot as Nontoxic for Hunting Waterfowl and Coots
migratory-bird · US Fish and Wildlife Service · Published 2001-01-04 · Effective 2001-01-04 · 66 FR 737
Document
Document number
01-139
Federal Register citation
66 FR 737
CFR reference
50 CFR 20
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
migratory-bird
Sub-agency
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Publication date
2001-01-04
Effective date
2001-01-04
Abstract
We amend 50 CFR 20.21(j) to approve shot formulated of 50% tungsten, 35% nickel, and 15% iron as nontoxic for hunting waterfowl and coots. We assessed possible effects of the tungsten-nickel-iron (TNI) shot, and we believe that it is not a significant threat to wildlife or their habitats and that further testing of the shot is not necessary. In addition, approval of TNI shot may induce more waterfowl hunters to switch away from illegal use of lead shot, reducing lead risks to species and habitats.