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DOI/FWS RIN: 1018-BB30 Publication ID: Spring 2016 
Title: ●Migratory Bird Permits; Definitions Under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act 
Abstract:

This rule would define various terms used in the regulations under 50 CFR part 21 regarding issuance of permits for activities involving migratory birds. This rule is being proposed to be responsive to conflicting judicial opinions and will codify the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s longstanding treatment of incidental take under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. This rule would clarify that the MBTA's prohibitions on taking and killing migratory birds includes foreseeable, direct taking and killing that is incidental to otherwise lawful activities.

 
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 21   
Legal Authority: 16 U.S.C. 703 to 712   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  10/00/2016 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Undetermined 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Related RINs: Related to 1018-BA69 
Agency Contact:
Stephen Earsom
Biologist-Pilot, Region 4 and 5 Aviation Manager
Department of the Interior
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
11510 American Holly Drive,
Laurel, MD 20708
Phone:301 980-8711
Email: stephen_earsom@fws.gov