# Migratory Bird Hunting; Approval of Iron-Tungsten-Nickel Shot as Nontoxic for Hunting Waterfowl and Coots
> **US Fish and Wildlife Service** · Final rule; availability of Final Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact. · Published 2005-08-23 · Effective 2005-09-22 · 70 FR 49194
## Document
- **Document number:** 05-16720
- **Category:** migratory-bird
- **Sub-agency:** US Fish and Wildlife Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 70 FR 49194
- **CFR reference:** 50 CFR 20
- **Publication date:** 2005-08-23
- **Effective date:** 2005-09-22
## Abstract

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (we, us, or USFWS) approves shot formulated of 62 percent iron, 25 percent tungsten, and 13 percent nickel as nontoxic for waterfowl and coot hunting in the United States. We assessed possible toxicity effects of the Iron-Tungsten-Nickel (ITN) shot, and determined that it is not a threat to wildlife or their habitats, and that further testing of ITN shot is not necessary. We have prepared a Final Environmental Assessment and a Finding of No Significant Impact in support of this decision. This rule also corrects an error and adds clarity to the list of currently approved nontoxic shot types.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/08/23/05-16720/migratory-bird-hunting-approval-of-iron-tungsten-nickel-shot-as-nontoxic-for-hunting-waterfowl-and)
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