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DOI/FWS RIN: 1018-AW51 Publication ID: Fall 2011 
Title: Migratory Bird Permits; Permit Exceptions for Captive-Reared Mallard Ducks 
Abstract: We are changing our regulations on release and take of captive-reared mallards. We propose to allow shooting preserves to take captive-reared mallards that are properly marked, in any number, at any time, provided that such birds are released using a flighted method and are shot immediately after release. If properly marked captive-reared mallards are released in a free-flying condition to be shot at a later date and allowed to free-range with wild ducks, the take of these birds will be regulated in accordance with hunting regulations governing the take of mallard ducks from the wild. Additionally, we propose to prohibit the use of any seamed band, clip, dye, or other method of marking (other than the methods already specified) to mark captive-reared mallards, unless specifically authorized in a permit issued by the Bird Banding Laboratory, U.S. Geological Survey, Laurel, Maryland. These proposed changes to the regulations will help to protect the health of wild mallard populations and the development and enforcement of migratory bird hunting regulations. 
Agency: Department of the Interior(DOI)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21.13   
Legal Authority: Authority: Migratory Bird Treaty Act, 40 Stat 755 (16 USC 703)    PL 95616, 92 Stat 3112 (16 USC 712(2))    PL 106-108, 113 Stat 1491, Note Following 16 USC 703   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  04/00/2012    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Related RINs: Previously reported as 1018-AI05 
Agency Contact:
Paul Padding
Atlantic Flyway Representative, Division of Migratory Bird Management
Department of the Interior
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
11510 American Holly Drive,
Laurel, MD 20708
Phone:301 497-5851
Fax:301 497-5885
Email: paul_padding@fws.gov