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DOI/FWS RIN: 1018-AW75 Publication ID: Spring 2011 
Title: Migratory Bird Permits; Abatement Permits 
Abstract: We intend to issue regulations governing the use of raptors (birds of prey) in abatement activities. Abatement is the use of trained raptors to flush, haze, or take birds (or other wildlife, when allowed) to mitigate depredation problems, including threats to human health and safety. We allowed this activity beginning with publication of Migratory Bird Permit Memorandum 5, dated August 22, 2007. We propose to promulgate regulations that provide a new permit and better guidance for the activity, rather than continuing to issue Special Purpose permits for it. 
Agency: Department of the Interior(DOI)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Prerule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21.32   
Legal Authority: Migratory Bird Treaty Act, 40 Stat 755 (16 USC 703)    PL 95 616    92 Stat 3112 (16 USC 712(2))    PL 106    PL 108    113 Stat 1491, note following 16 USC 703   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
ANPRM  06/00/2011    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: State 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Related RINs: Related to 1018-AG11 
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