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Permits for Incidental Take of Eagles and Eagle Nests

The Fish and Wildlife Service published this final rule in the Federal Register on February 12, 2024. It took effect on April 12, 2024.

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What the agency says

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, are revising the regulations for the issuance of permits for eagle incidental take and eagle nest take. The purpose of these revisions is to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of permitting, improve clarity for the regulated community, and increase the conservation benefit for eagles. In addition to continuing to authorize specific permits, we created general permits for certain activities under prescribed conditions, including general permit options for qualifying wind-energy generation projects, power line infrastructure, activities that may disturb breeding bald eagles, and bald eagle nest take. We also made improvements to the specific permit requirements and process. We also revised permit fees and clarified definitions.

Key facts

Document number: 2024-02182
Type: Final rule
Action: Final rule
Agency: Interior Department; Fish and Wildlife Service
Published: February 12, 2024
Takes effect: April 12, 2024
Dates: Effective April 12, 2024.
Docket: Docket No. FWS-HQ-MB-2020-0023; FF09M30000-234-FXMB12320900000
Regulation ID (RIN): 1018-BE70
Code of Federal Regulations: 50 CFR 13; 50 CFR 22
Topics: Administrative practice and procedure; Exports; Fish; Imports; Plants; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; Transportation; Wildlife
Significant: Yes, under Executive Order 12866
Pages: 46

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