Migratory Bird Hunting: Revised Test Protocol for Nontoxic Approval Procedures for Shot and Shot Coatings
migratory-bird · US Fish and Wildlife Service · Published 1997-12-01 · Effective 1997-12-31 · 62 FR 63608
Document
Document number
97-31328
Federal Register citation
62 FR 63608
CFR reference
50 CFR 20
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
migratory-bird
Sub-agency
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Publication date
1997-12-01
Effective date
1997-12-31
Abstract
The purpose of this action is to revise the current nontoxic shot approval procedures by establishing a tiered approval process. Shot or shot coating approval is considered at each tier. An environmentally benign shot or a minor modification of previously approved shot may receive nontoxic approval after the first tier contingent on existence of appropriate toxicological data and an ecological risk assessment. If not, further testing would be required.