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RIN: 1018-AW75

Publication ID: Fall 2016

Title: Migratory Bird Permits; Abatement Permits
Abstract: We propose 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: Final Rule Stage
Major: No	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21.32
Legal Authority: Migratory Bird Treaty Act, 40 Stat 755 (16 U.S.C. 703) Pub. L. 95-616 92 Stat. 3112 (16 U.S.C. 712(2)) Pub. L. 106 Pub. L. 108 113 Stat 1491, note following 16 U.S.C. 703

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
ANPRM	07/06/2011	76 FR 39368
ANPRM Comment Period End	10/04/2011
ANPRM Comment Period Reopened	11/02/2011	76 FR 67650
ANPRM Comment Period Reopened End	12/02/2011
NPRM	04/01/2015	80 FR 17374
Correction	04/22/2015	80 FR 22467
NPRM Comment Period End	06/30/2015
Final Action	05/00/2017

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
Agency Contact: Jerry E. Thompson National Migratory Bird Permit Coordinator Department of the Interior United States Fish and Wildlife Service Room 634, 5275 Leesburg Pike, MS: MB, Falls Church, VA 22041-3808 Phone:703 358-2016 Fax:703 358-2217 Email: jerry_e_thompson@fws.gov