Migratory Bird Permits; Changes in the Regulations Governing Raptor Propagation
migratory-bird · US Fish and Wildlife Service · Published 2011-05-23 · Effective 2011-06-22 · 76 FR 29665
Document
Document number
2011-12519
Federal Register citation
76 FR 29665
CFR reference
50 CFR 21
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
migratory-bird
Sub-agency
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Publication date
2011-05-23
Effective date
2011-06-22
Interior docket
Docket No. FWS-R9-MB-2009-0018
Abstract
We amend the regulations governing captive propagation of raptors in the United States. We reorganize the current regulations, and add or change some provisions therein. The changes make it easier to understand the requirements for raptor propagation, make it simpler to conduct raptor propagation, and clarify the procedures for obtaining a propagation permit. These regulations continue to prohibit propagation of golden eagles, though we may consider allowing it in the future.