Type: other
Article abstract: In conjunction with release of a final environmental assessment of this action, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (??we?? or ??the Service??) is finalizing permit regulations to authorize limited take of bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) and golden eagles (Aquila chrysaetos) under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (Eagle Act), where the take to be authorized is associated with otherwise lawful activities. These regulations also establish permit provisions for intentional take of eagle nests under particular, limited circumstances.
Number of pages: 45
Month: September
Year: 2009
Volume: 74
Number: 175
Purpose: Authorize take of bald eagles and golden eagles under the Eagle Act where take is associated with lawful activities, establish permit provisions for take of nests to ensure public health and safety.
Prepared by: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service;
Keywords: animals; Aquila chrysaetos; bald eagles; birds; golden eagle; Haliaeetus leucocephalus; permits; Protection Act; raptors; species and habitats; take;