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DOI/FWS

RIN: 1018-AX91

Publication ID: Fall 2011

Title: ●Eagle Permits; Changes in the Regulations Governing Eagle Permitting
Abstract: We propose to revise the regulations for permits for non-purposeful of take golden eagles (Aquila chrysaetos) and bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) where the take is associated with, but not the purpose of, the activity. We propose to extend the maximum term for programmatic permits to make it possible for these permits to be valid for up to 30 years if they incorporate conditions requiring the permittee to implement additional adaptive conservation measures, if necessary to ensure the preservation of eagles. This change will facilitate the development of renewable energy and other projects that are designed to be in operation for many decades. If finalized, these regulations will provide a measure of certainty to project proponents and their funders, while continuing to protect eagles consistent with statutory mandates.
Agency: Department of the Interior(DOI)	Priority: Other Significant
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage
Major: No	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 22 50 CFR 13
Legal Authority: 16 USC 668 to 668d 16 USC 703 to 712 16 USC 1531 to 1544

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
NPRM	01/00/2012
Final Action	11/00/2012

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No	Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions	Federalism: No
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No
Agency Contact: Ronald Kokel Wildlife Biologist, Division of Migratory Bird Management Department of the Interior United States Fish and Wildlife Service 5275 Leesburg Pike, MS: MB, Falls Church, VA 22041-3808 Phone:703 358-1714 Fax:703 358-2217 Email: ronald_kokel@fws.gov