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DOI/FWS RIN: 1018-AV14 Publication ID: Fall 2009 
Title: Migratory Birds; Religious/Spiritual Use of Feathers by Native Americans 
Abstract: We are planning a rule to allow Native Americans to legally acquire non-eagle feathers for religious use. Currently, there are no regulations governing acquisition and possession of migratory bird parts and feathers (of birds other than eagles) for Native American religious use. Through this rule, we seek to protect the traditional religious and cultural resource values of Native Americans. 
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   
Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712    16 USC 668a   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
ANPRM  06/15/2007  72 FR 33188   
ANPRM Comment Period End  08/14/2007    
NPRM  03/00/2010    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Robert Blohm
Chief, Division of Migratory Bird Management
Department of the Interior
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
MS 4107, 4401 North Fairfax Drive,
Arlington, VA 22203
Phone:703 358-1714
Email: robert_blohm@fws.gov