Eagle Permits; Take Necessary To Protect Interests in Particular Localities

In conjunction with release of a final environmental assessment of this action, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ("we" or "the Service") is finalizing permit regulations to authorize limited take of bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) and golden eagles (Aquila chrysaetos) under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (Eagle Act), where the take to be authorized is associated with otherwise lawful activities. These regulations also establish permit provisions for intentional take of eagle nests under particular, limited circumstances.