Migratory Bird Permits; Regulations Governing Rehabilitation Activities and Permit Exceptions
migratory-bird · US Fish and Wildlife Service · Published 2003-10-27 · Effective 2003-11-26 · 68 FR 61123
Document
Document number
03-26823
Federal Register citation
68 FR 61123
CFR reference
50 CFR 17
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
migratory-bird
Sub-agency
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Publication date
2003-10-27
Effective date
2003-11-26
Abstract
This regulation creates a permit category specifically to authorize migratory bird rehabilitation. Migratory bird rehabilitation is the practice of caring for sick, injured, or orphaned migratory birds with the goal of releasing them back to the wild. In addition to establishing this new permit category, this regulation creates two exceptions to migratory bird permit requirements: For public officials responsible for tracking infectious diseases, and for veterinarians who receive injured or sick migratory birds.