Form 3-200-78 Native American Eagle Aviary Permit Application Form

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT A FEDERAL
NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBAL EAGLE AVIARY PERMIT
(EAGLE AVIARY)
A Tribal Eagle Aviary (Tribal Eagle Aviary) permit authorizes a tribal entity engaged in Indian religious activities to possess
lawfully acquired Bald Eagles and/or Golden Eagles for their tribe’s religious use. You should review Title 50 Parts 10, 13,
and 22.22 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). You are responsible for reviewing and understanding these
regulations before you request and accept a permit. These regulations can be found on our website at:
https://www.fws.gov/birds/policies-and-regulations/permits/need-a-permit.php
1.

Who can receive a Federal Tribal Eagle Aviary Permit?

A Federal Tribal Eagle Aviary permit will be issued only to a tribal entity that is federally recognized under the Federally
Recognized Tribal List Act of 1994, 25 U.S.C. 479a-1, 108 Stat. 4791 (1994).
What does a Federal Tribal Eagle Aviary Permit authorize?
A Federal Tribal Eagle Aviary permit authorizes the long-term possession of live non-releasable eagles by a tribal entity
for Indian religious purposes. Eagles held under this permit may be used in religious ceremonies, for educating tribal members
on the importance of eagles to the tribe, and to collect and distribute naturally molted feathers to members of federally
recognized tribes.
2.

Does the Federal Tribal Eagle Aviary permit authorize the public exhibition of eagles?
No. You are not authorized to use eagles possessed under the Federal Tribal Eagle Aviary permit for non-tribal, public
exhibition purposes. Exhibition of live eagles or eagle parts to the non-tribal public is authorized under a Federal Eagle
Exhibition permit (See https://www.fws.gov/forms/3-200-14.pdf). Live eagles can only be possessed under one permit, either
Tribal Eagle Aviary or Eagle Exhibition.
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4.

What is the authorized disposition of eagle remains should an eagle possessed under this permit die in captivity?
At the discretion of the Principal Officer named on the permit, eagle remains may be distributed to enrolled members of
federally recognized tribes or be buried or otherwise handled in the customs of the tribe.
Can I use eagles for commercial purposes?
No. Eagles possessed under a Federal Tribal Eagle Aviary permit may only be used to promote your tribal religious
activities. Eagles cannot be used in any manner which implies personal use by anyone, or representation, promotion or
endorsement of any products, merchandise, goods, services or any business, company, corporation or other organizations.
5.

Who is allowed to handle or touch live eagles possessed under a Federal Tribal Eagle Aviary permit?
Eagle handling is limited to religious and husbandry management purposes only; human contact with live eagle(s) should
be kept to a minimum. This restriction is intended for the safety of the handler and the eagle. However, for use in a traditional
religious ceremony, tribal members may hold any eagle(s) possessed under this permit.
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7.

Who can the Tribe designate as the Primary Caretaker on the permit?
The primary caretaker can be any tribal or non-tribal member, who meets the education and eagle handling experience
requirements. The primary caretaker must be at least 18 years of age.
8.

What experience must the Primary Caretaker have?
We recommend 300 hours of experience gained over the course of at least 2 years, in handling and caring for the eagle
species you intend to acquire. This experience should include: the care and feeding of eagles, managing their aviaries (such as
captive husbandry of multiple eagles, perching, etc.), and medical management. Up to 20 hours of your experience may be
fulfilled by participation in raptor handling seminars and courses. You must also provide a written recommendation from
another Federal permittee with eagle handling experience.
9.

Where can a Tribal Eagle Aviary be located?
A Tribal Eagle Aviary must be located on any property that is under the control of the tribe. If the aviary is not on Tribal
land, additional information explaining how the property is under Tribal control must be included with your application.
What are the caging requirements for eagles authorized by under a Federal Tribal Eagle Aviary permit?
All eagles authorized by a Federal Eagle Exhibition permit must be maintained under humane and healthful conditions as
required in 50 CFR 13.41. Facilities must be adequate for each species you plan to possess. In evaluating whether caging
dimensions are adequate, the Service will use as a guideline the standards established by The Raptor Center’s (University of
Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine) 2007 publication “Raptors In Captivity: Guidelines for Care and Management”.
These guidelines recommend a minimum enclosure of 12’ L x 10’W x 9’H for a non-flighted eagle and a minimum enclosure of
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40’L x 10’W x 9’H for a flighted eagle. Multiple eagles will require additional space; the Service recommends increasing the
enclosure size by at least one-half for every additional eagle. Contact your Regional Migratory Bird Permit Office for assistance
with housing requirements.
Each enclosure will be evaluated and approved by the Service prior to issuance of this permit. The number of eagles
authorized for possession will be based on the adequacy of the enclosure as well as experience of the Primary Caretaker. The
issuing office shall determine the estimated carrying capacity of the facility.
11.

Is the veterinarian for eagles authorized by a Federal Tribal Eagle Aviary permit required to have avian experience?
Yes. The designated veterinarian for any eagle(s) held under a Federal Tribal Eagle Aviary permit is required to have
avian experience, preferably with large raptors and/or eagles. Tribal Eagle Aviary permittees are financially responsible for any
veterinary fees incurred in the management of eagles authorized under a Federal Tribal Eagle Aviary permit.
12. Is there a processing fee for a Federal Tribal Eagle Aviary permit application or for the Federal Tribal Eagle Aviary permit
renewal?
No. There are no fees for processing a Federal Tribal Eagle Aviary permit application, amendment, or renewal.
13.

How can I acquire eagles authorized by a Federal Tribal Eagle Aviary permit?
You must obtain approval from your Regional Migratory Bird Permit Office prior to obtaining live eagles. To acquire or
transfer eagles, you must follow instructions on page 2 of the Migratory Bird and Eagle Acquisition and Transfer Request Form
(Form 3-202-12) (http://www.fws.gov/forms/3-202-12.pdf). Live eagles must be non-releasable and lawfully acquired from
another federal permittee. The Tribal Eagle Aviary is financially responsible for any transportation and handling costs
associated with acquiring eagles. Permittees should also contact their state wildlife agency for information about required state
authorizations.
14.

What procedures are required to transfer the eagle(s) authorized by a Tribal Eagle Aviary permit to a new location?
If your physical location will change, you must obtain prior approval from your Regional Migratory Bird Permit Office for
your facilities for housing eagles at the new location by providing pictures and diagrams, including the L x W x H dimensions
and a description of materials used for construction. (50 CFR 13.23) Any change in address or other circumstances that affect
your permit (e.g., change in principal officer, caretaker or physical location as listed on the permit) must be reported to your
Regional Migratory Bird Permit Office in writing within 10 days so your permit can be amended.
15.

Who are the personnel identified on my permit and what are they authorized to do?
(a) Principal Officer. For permits issued to organizations, a Principal Officer is identified on the permit; they are the
permittee. The Principal Officer is the person in charge of the organization and is responsible for the application and
any permitted activities. In the case of a Tribe this would generally be the Chairman or President or other leader of the
tribal governing body.
(b) Primary Contact. The Primary Contact is the person in the organization who is available to answer questions about the
application or permitted activities. This person may be the same or different than the Principal Officer. The Primary
Contact is not listed on the permit unless the individual is also listed as a subpermittee.
(c) Primary Caretaker. A Primary Caretaker can be identified for an organization if the principal officer does not meet the
experience requirements for this permit. This individual is listed on the permit. The Primary Caretaker or
subpermittee must be present when authorized activities are conducted.
(d) Subpermittee. A subpermittee is an individual authorized to conduct some or all of the permitted activities without the
permittee present. You must identify any subpermittees in your application. Your subpermittees must have either a
copy of your permit that identifies them as a subpermittee, or a copy of your permit and a letter from the Permittee
(Principal Officer) listing activities (including location and duration) they are authorized to conduct.
The permittee is responsible for ensuring subpermittees are trained and adhere to the conditions of your permit. If
subpermittees maintain birds or records off-site, such as at a satellite aviary, their physical location must be listed on
your permit. Subpermittees must be at least 18 years of age. Individuals younger than 18 must have a permittee or
subpermittee present when conducting activities.

Will I be required to keep records of my activities with eagles authorized by this permit?
Yes. You must maintain accurate records, legibly written or reproducible in English, on a calendar-year basis. Your
records should reflect the acquisition, veterinary care, and disposition of each eagle that is held under a Federal Tribal Eagle
Aviary Permit. Your records must also include the name and address of anyone you transfer remains or feathers to, the items
transferred, and the date of transfer.
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Will anyone inspect my records or eagles held under a Federal Tribal Eagle Aviary permit?
By accepting a Federal Tribal Eagle Aviary permit, you authorize an agent of the Service to enter your premises at any
reasonable hour to inspect the eagle(s) in your care, your books or records. (50 CFR 13.47)
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Will I be required to submit an annual report of activities?
Yes. The report form can be found on our website at http://www.fws.gov/forms/3-202-4.pdf or you may request one from
your Regional Migratory Bird Permit Office. This report must be completed and submitted to your issuing office by January 31
of each year. You do not need to report to us remains and feathers transferred to others, but you must keep records of these
transfers.
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How do I renew my permit?
If you wish to renew your permit, you must submit a renewal application to your Regional Migratory Bird Permit Office at
least 30 days prior to the expiration of your permit and include a copy of your current State permit, if one is required. If we
receive your renewal request at least 30 days prior to the expiration of your permit, your permit will remain valid beyond the
expiration date for the activity authorized on your permit until a decision on your renewal is made. If we receive your renewal
request fewer than 30 days prior to expiration of your permit and we are not able to process your request before the expiration
date, your permit will expire and you will no longer be authorized to conduct your activity. If you allow your permit to expire
before requesting renewal, you may be required to submit a new application. (See 50 CFR 13.11(c) and 13.22))
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Federal Fish and Wildlife Permit Application Form
Click here for addresses.

Type of Activity: Native American Tribal Eagle Aviary

Return to: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)

 New Application
 Requesting Renewal or Amendment of Permit #
__________________
Complete Sections A or B, and C, D, and E of this application. U.S. address may be required in Section C, see instructions for details.
See attached instruction pages for information on how to make your application complete and help avoid unnecessary delays.

A.

Complete if applying as an individual

1.a. Last name

1.b. First name

2. Date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

3. Occupation

5.a. Telephone number

5.b. Alternate telephone number

B.

1.c. Middle name or initial

1.d. Suffix

4. Affiliation/ Doing business as (see instructions)
5.c. Fax number

5.d. E-mail address

Complete if applying on behalf of a business, corporation, public agency, Tribe, or institution

1.a. Name of business, agency, Tribe, or institution

1.b. Doing business as (dba)

2. Tax identification no.

3. Description of business, agency, or institution

4.a. Principal officer Last name

4.b. Principal officer First name

5. Principal officer title

4.c. Principal officer Middle name/ initial

4.d. Suffix

6. Primary contact name

7.a. Business telephone number

7.b. Alternate telephone number

C.

7.c. Business fax number

7.d. Business e-mail address

All applicants complete address information

1.a. Physical address (Street address; Apartment #, Suite #, or Room #; no P.O. Boxes)

1.b. City

1.c. State

1.d. Zip code/Postal code:

1.e. County/Province

1.f. Country

2.a. Mailing Address (include if different than physical address; include name of contact person if applicable)

2.b. City

2.c. State

2.d. Zip code/Postal code:

2.e. County/Province

2.f. Country

D.

All applicants MUST complete

1.

Attach check or money order payable to the U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE in the amount of $ 50.00 nonrefundable processing fee.. Federal, Tribal,
State, and local government agencies, and those acting on behalf of such agencies, are exempt from the processing fee – attach documentation of fee exempt status
as outlined in instructions. (50 CFR 13.11(d))
Do you currently have or have you ever had any Federal Fish and Wildlife permits?
Yes  If yes, list the number of the most current permit you have held or that you are applying to renew/re-issue: _________________
No 

2.
3.

Certification: I hereby certify that I have read and am familiar with the regulations contained in Title 50, Part 13 of the Code of Federal Regulations and the other
applicable parts in subchapter B of Chapter I of Title 50, and I certify that the information submitted in this application for a permit is complete and accurate to the
best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that any false statement herein may subject me to the criminal penalties of 18 U.S.C. 1001.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature of applicant/Principal Officer (No photocopied or stamped signatures)
Date of signature (mm/dd/yyyy)

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SECTION E. NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBAL EAGLE AVIARY
(Eagle Aviary)
(Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act; 50 CFR 22.22)
Note: A Federal Tribal Eagle Aviary permit is required to possess non-releasable live eagles for Indian religious use. You must be a
federally recognized tribal entity under the Federally Recognized Tribal List Act of 1994, 25 U.S.C. 479a-1, 108 Stat. 4791 (1994) to apply
(complete section B on page 1). The Tribal Eagle Aviary facility must be under the control of the tribal governing body. The eagle Primary
Caretaker must be at least 18 years old. Your signature on the application affirms that you are requesting eagle(s) for religious purposes.
Please provide the following information on a separate sheet of paper, numbered according to the questions below. You should be as
thorough and specific as possible in your responses. Incomplete applications will be returned, delayed or abandoned.
1.
Principal Officer: Application for a permit requires certification that the requesting individual is an enrolled member of a Federally
Recognized Tribe. Complete the Certificate of Enrollment form below for the Principal Officer indicated in Section B above.
Primary Caretaker: The Primary Caretaker must have a minimum of 300 hours of experience working with eagle handling
and husbandry, gained over the course of at least 2 years.
(a) For each live eagle you propose to use, describe in detail your experience handling and caring for those species.
(b) Provide the name, address, and telephone number of the facility or facilities where your experience was obtained.
(c) Provide a written recommendation from another Federal permittee with eagle handling experience familiar with the
Primary Caretaker’s eagle experience.

2.

3.
Provide the name of anyone who will conduct permitted activities in your absence. For each individual, list the type of
activity, location, and duration (if less than permit tenure) they will be conducting and their experience in conducting those
activities.
Note: As the permittee, you or a subpermittee must be present when permitted activities are conducted. You are legally
responsible for ensuring subpermittees, staff, and volunteers are trained and adhere to the conditions of your permit. The
physical location(s) of activities conducted must include any activities conducted by subpermittees. Individuals younger than 18
and staff/volunteers not identified as subpermittees must have a permittee or subpermittee present when conducting activities.
4.
Veterinarian: Provide the name, address, telephone number and email address of the veterinarian(s) you will be using for
routine care and/or emergency medical care. Describe the veterinarian’s experience with avian species, including raptors.
5.

Describe your permanent facilities for eagles.
(a) Describe the location where the eagle(s) will be housed, including the physical address and/or GPS coordinates where
the aviary is located.
(b) Attach photographs and diagrams of your enclosures. Diagrams must include dimensions (length, width, and height)
and a description of interior and exterior construction materials, such as flooring and netting materials.
(c) Provide a list of the eagle(s) you intend to house in each enclosure, including the species, number of eagles, and flight
status (flighted, non-flighted) of each eagle

6.

For each live eagle you intend to acquire under this permit
(a) Describe the diet you will administer and indicate food source.
(b) Describe the types of daily enrichment you will provide for each eagle.

7.

All eagles held under this permit will be used for Indian Religious Purposes (per 50 CFR 22.22). ⬜ Yes

⬜ No

8.
You must retain records relating to the activities conducted under your permit for at least 5 years after the date of
expiration of your permit. Is the physical address you provided in Section C on page 1 of this application the address where your
records will be kept?
Answer Yes, or No. If “no,” provide the physical address.
9.
Any Federal permit issued as a result of this application is not valid unless you also have any required State or tribal
permits or approvals associated with the activity. Have you obtained all required State or tribal permits or approvals to conduct
this activity?
Yes (attach a copy of the approval(s)).

Have applied (Send copy when issued)

None required

10. Disqualification factor. A conviction, or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, for a felony violation of the Lacey
Act, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, or the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act disqualifies any such person from receiving or
exercising the privileges of a permit, unless such disqualification has been expressly waived by the Service Director in response
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to a written petition. (50 CFR 13.21(c)) Have you or any of the owners of the business, if applying as a business, been
convicted, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, forfeited collateral, or are currently under charges for any violations of
the laws mentioned above?
Yes, or No. If you answered “Yes” provide: a) the individual’s name, b) date of charge, c) charge(s), d) location of incident, e)
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Department of the Interior

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Division of Migratory Birds

Eagle Permit Applicant:
(Please print)

Name: _______________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________
TELEPHONE NUMBER:

_________________________________________________________

CERTIFICATION OF ENROLLMENT IN A U.S. FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED TRIBE
(By Certifying Tribal Official)
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service administers the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, the
Federal law protecting eagles. This law provides for Native American use of eagle feathers for
religious purposes. Eagles and eagle feathers are accumulated by the Service’s National Eagle
Repository and made available to Native Americans.
Application for a permit to acquire eagle feathers requires certification that the requesting individual
is an enrolled member of an Indian tribe that is federally recognized under the Federally
Recognized Tribal List Act of 1994, 25 U.S.C. 479a-1, 108 Stat. 4791 (1994). The certificate must
be signed by the tribal official who is authorized to certify that an individual is a duly enrolled
member of that tribe, and must include the official title of that certifying official. (50 CFR 22.22)
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Name of certifying official (print):
I certify that

is an enrolled member of the
Tribe, Enrollment #

.

I understand that making a false statement can make me subject to the criminal penalties of 18
U.S.C. 1001.
Signature:

Date: __________________

Title:
Office phone no.
NOTE TO CERTIFYING OFFICIAL: Please expedite this completed Certification of
Enrollment to the applicant at the above address.

_

APPLICANT: Attach this completed certification to your Eagle Permit application and mail them
to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Regional Migratory Bird Permit Office responsible for your
state.

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PERMIT APPLICATION FORM INSTRUCTIONS
The following instructions pertain to an application for a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or CITES permit. The General Permit Procedures in ​50
CFR 13​ address the permitting process. For simplicity, all licenses, permits, registrations, and certificates are referred to as a permit.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
● Complete all blocks/lines/questions in Sections A or B, C, D, and E.
● An incomplete application may cause delays in processing or may be returned to the applicant. Be sure you are filling in
the appropriate application form for the proposed activity.
● Print clearly or type in the information. Illegible applications may cause delays.
● Sign the application. Faxes or copies of the original signature will not be accepted.
● Mail the original application to the address at the top of page one of the application or if applicable on the attached address list.
● Keep a copy of your completed application.
● Please plan ahead. Allow at least 60 days for your application to be processed. Some applications may take longer than 90
days to process. (50 CFR 13.11)
● Applications are processed in the order they are received.
● Additional forms and instructions are available from ​http://permits.fws.gov/​.
COMPLETE ​EITHER ​SECTION A OR SECTION B:

Section A. ​Complete if applying as an individual:
● Enter the complete name of the responsible individual who will be the permittee if a permit is issued. Enter personal information that
identifies the applicant. ​Fax and e-mail are not required if not available.
● If you are applying on behalf of a client, the personal information must pertain to the client, and a document evidencing power
of attorney must be included with the application.
● Affiliation/ Doing business as (dba)​: business, agency, organizational, or institutional affiliation ​directly ​related to the activity
requested in the application (e.g., a taxidermist is an individual whose business can ​directly ​relate to the requested activity). The
Division of Management Authority (DMA) will ​not ​accept ​doing business as ​affiliations for individuals.
Section B. ​Complete if applying as a business, corporation, public agency, Tribe, or institution:
● Enter the complete name of the business, agency, Tribe, or institution that will be the permittee if a permit is issued. Give a
brief description of the type of business the applicant is engaged in. Provide contact phone number(s) of the business.
● Principal Officer ​is the person in charge of the listed business, corporation, public agency, Tribe, or institution. The principal officer is
the person responsible for the application and any permitted activities. Often the principal officer is a Director or President. ​Primary
Contact ​is the person at the business, corporation, public agency, Tribe, or institution who will be available to answer questions about
the application or permitted activities. Often this is the preparer of the application.
ALL APPLICANTS COMPLETE SECTION C:
● For all applications submitted to the Division of Management Authority (DMA) a physical U.S. address is ​required​. Province and
Country blocks are provided for those USFWS programs which use foreign addresses and are not required by DMA.
● Mailing address ​is address where communications from USFWS should be mailed if different than applicant’s physical address.
ALL APPLICANTS COMPLETE SECTION D:
Section D.1 ​Application processing fee:
● An application processing fee is required at the time of application; unless exempted under 50 CFR13.11(d)(3). The application
processing fee is assessed to partially cover the cost of processing a request. ​The fee does not guarantee the issuance of a permit.
Fees will not be refunded for applications that are approved, abandoned, or denied​. We may return fees for withdrawn
applications prior to any significant processing occurring.
● Documentation of fee exempt status is not required for Federal, Tribal, State, or local government agencies; but must be
supplied by those applicants acting on behalf of such agencies​. Those applicants acting on behalf of such agencies must submit a
letter on agency letterhead and signed by the head of the unit of government for which the applicant is acting on behalf, confirming that
the applicant will be carrying out the permitted activity for the agency.
Section D.2 ​Federal Fish and Wildlife permits:
● List the number(s) of your most current FWS or CITES permit or the number of the most recent permit if none are currently valid.
If applying for re-issuance of a CITES permit, the original permit must be returned with this application.
Section D.3 ​CERTIFICATION:
● The individual identified in Section A, the principal officer named in Section B, or person with a valid power of attorney
(documentation must be included in the application) must sign and date the application​. ​This signature binds the applicant to
the statement of certification. This means that you certify that you have read and understand the regulations that apply to the permit.
You also certify that everything included in the application is true to the best of your knowledge. Be sure to read the statement and
re-read the application and your answers before signing.

ALL APPLICANTS COMPLETE SECTION E.
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APPLICATION FOR A FEDERAL FISH AND WILDLIFE PERMIT
Paperwork Reduction Act, Privacy Act, and Freedom of Information Act – Notices
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501, ​et seq.​) and the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), please be ​advised:

1.

The gathering of information on fish and wildlife is authorized by:
(Authorizing statutes can be found at:​http://www.ecfr.gov​ ​and ​https://www.fws.gov/birds/policies-and-regulations/permits/permit-policies-andregulations.php)

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
2.

3.

Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 668), 50 CFR 22;
Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531-1544), 50 CFR 17;
Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. 703-712), 50 CFR 21;
Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1361, ​et. seq​ .), 50 CFR 18;
Wild Bird Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 4901-4916), 50 CFR 15;
Lacey Act: Injurious Wildlife (18 U.S.C. 42), 50 CFR 16;
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (TIAS 8249), ​http://www.cites.org/ ,​ 50 CFR 23;
General Provisions, 50 CFR 10;
General Permit Procedures, 50 CFR 13; and
Wildlife Provisions (Import/export/transport), 50 CFR 14.

Information requested in this form is purely voluntary. However, submission of requested information is required in order to process
applications for permits authorized under the above laws. Failure to provide all requested information may be sufficient cause for the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service to deny the request. We may not conduct or sponsor and you are not required to respond to a collection of
information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
Certain applications for permits authorized under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1539) and the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 (​ 16

U.S.C. 1374) will be published in the ​Federal Register ​as required by the two laws.
4.

Disclosures outside the Department of the Interior may be made without the consent of an individual under the routine uses listed below,
if the disclosure is compatible with the purposes for which the record was collected. (Ref. 68 FR 52611, September 4, 2003)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

f.

Routine disclosure to subject matter experts, and Federal, Tribal, State, local, and foreign agencies, for the purpose of obtaining advice relevant
to ​making a decision on an application for a permit or when necessary to accomplish an FWS function related to this system of records.
Routine disclosure to the public as a result of publishing ​Federal Register ​notices announcing the receipt of permit applications for
public comment or notice of the decision on a permit application.
Routine disclosure to Federal, Tribal, State, local, or foreign wildlife and plant agencies for the exchange of information on permits
granted or denied to assure compliance with all applicable permitting requirements.
Routine disclosure to Captive-bred Wildlife registrants under the Endangered Species Act for the exchange of authorized species, and to share
information on the captive breeding of these species.

Routine disclosure to Federal, Tribal, State, and local authorities who need to know who is permitted to receive and rehabilitate sick, orphaned, and
injured birds under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act; federally permitted rehabilitators; individuals seeking
a permitted rehabilitator with whom to place a bird in need of care; and licensed veterinarians who receive, treat, or diagnose sick, orphaned, and injured
birds.
Routine disclosure to the Department of Justice, or a court, adjudicative, or other administrative body or to a party in litigation before a court or
adjudicative or administrative body, under certain circumstances.

g.

Routine disclosure to the appropriate Federal, Tribal, State, local, or foreign governmental agency responsible for investigating,
prosecuting, enforcing, or implementing statutes, rules, or licenses, when we become aware of a violation or potential violation of such
statutes, rules, or licenses, or when we need to monitor activities associated with a permit or regulated use.

h.
i.

Routine disclosure to a congressional office in response to an inquiry to the office by the individual to whom the record pertains.
Routine disclosure to the Government Accountability Office or Congress when the information is required for the evaluation of the permit
programs.
Routine disclosure to provide addresses obtained from the Internal Revenue Service to debt collection agencies for purposes of locating a

j.

debtor to collect or compromise a Federal claim against the debtor or to consumer reporting agencies to prepare a commercial credit
report for use by the FWS.
5.

For individuals, personal information such as home address and telephone number, financial data, and personal identifiers (social security number, birth
date, etc.) will be removed prior to any release of the application.

6.

The public reporting burden on the applicant for information collection varies depending on the activity for which a permit is requested. The relevant
burden for a Native American Eagle Aviary permit application is 4 hours and 1 hour for recordkeeping. This burden estimate includes time for
reviewing instructions, gathering and maintaining data and completing and reviewing the form. This burden estimate includes time for reviewing
instructions, gathering and maintaining data and completing and reviewing the form. You may direct comments regarding the burden estimate or any
other aspect of the form to the Service Information Clearance Officer, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 5275 Leesburg Pike,
MS: BPHC, Falls Church, VA 22041-3803.
Freedom of Information Act – Notice

For organizations, businesses, or individuals operating as a business (i.e., permittees not covered by the Privacy Act), we request that you identify any
information that should be considered privileged and confidential business information to allow the Service to meet its responsibilities under FOIA. Confidential
business information must be clearly marked "Business Confidential" at the top of the letter or page and each succeeding page and must be accompanied by a
non-confidential summary of the confidential information. The non-confidential summary and remaining documents may be made available ​to the public under

FOIA [43 CFR 2.26 – 2.33].
Rev. 4/2017

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Migratory Bird Regional Permit
Offices
FWS
REGION

Region 1

Region 2

Region 3

Region 4

Region 5

Region 6

AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY
Hawaii, Idaho, Oregon,
Washington
Arizona, New
Mexico, Oklahoma,
Texas

Iowa, Illinois, Indiana,
Minnesota, Missouri,
Michigan, Ohio,
Wisconsin

Alabama, Arkansas, Florida,
Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana,
Mississippi, North Carolina,
South Carolina, Tennessee,
Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico
Connecticut, District of
Columbia, Delaware,
Maine, Maryland,
Massachusetts, New
Hampshire, New Jersey,
New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island, Virginia,
Vermont, West Virginia
Colorado, Kansas, Montana,
North Dakota, Nebraska,
South Dakota, Utah,
Wyoming

Region 7

Alaska

Region 8

California, Nevada

MAILING
ADDRESS

CONTACT
INFORMATION

911 N.E. 11th Avenue
Portland, OR 97232-4181

Tel. (503) 872-2715
Email [email protected]

P.O. Box 709
Albuquerque, NM 87103

Tel. (505) 248-7882
Email [email protected]

5600 American Blvd. West
Suite 990
Bloomington, MN
55437-1458

Tel. (612) 713-5436
Email [email protected]

1875 Century Blvd., NE
Atlanta, GA 30345

Tel. (404) 679-7070
Email [email protected]

300 Westgate Center Drive
Hadley, MA 01035-0779

Tel. (413) 253-8643
Email [email protected]

P.O. Box 25486
DFC(60154)
Denver, CO 80225-0486

Tel. (303) 236-8171
Email [email protected]

1011 E. Tudor Road
(MS-201)
Anchorage, AK
99503

Tel. (907) 786-3693
Email [email protected]

2800 Cottage Way
Room W-2606
Sacramento, CA 95825

Tel. (916) 978-6183
[email protected]