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| 3-186 Transfer or Sale of Migratory Waterfowl | Changed the all of the text to Arial Font | |||||
| Change the majority of the text Font Size to 9 | ||||||
| Changed Division of Migratory Birds to Division of Migratory Bird Management | ||||||
| Added a Notices Page with Privacy Act Statement, Paperwor Reducation Ac Statement, and Estimated Burden Statement | ||||||
| Added a Links for Return Addresses, Instructions, Frequently Asked Questions, and Apply Online | ||||||
| 3-186a MB Acquisition and Dispositions | ||||||
| Changed the all of the text to Arial Font | ||||||
| Change the majority of the text Font Size to 9 | ||||||
| Changed Division of Migratory Birds to Division of Migratory Bird Management | ||||||
| Added a Notices Page with Privacy Act Statement, Paperwor Reducation Ac Statement, and Estimated Burden Statement | ||||||
| Added to Re-banding section REQUIRED: Old bands returned to Migratory Bird Permit Office | ||||||
| Added a Links for Return Addresses, Instructions, Frequently Asked Questions, and Apply Online | ||||||
| All Form 3-200-X except 3-200-15 and 3-200-67 | Changed the all of the text to Arial Font | |||||
| Change the majority of the text Font Size to 9 | ||||||
| Changed Division of Migratory Birds to Division of Migratory Bird Management | ||||||
| Removed Frequently Asked Questions/What You Should Know About a Federal Permit | ||||||
| Inserted a Link to Frequently Asked Questions - Click Here for Frequently Asked Questions | ||||||
| Removed Instructions Page | ||||||
| Change wording -See attached Instruction pages for information on how to make your application complete and help avoid unnecessary delays - to - See instruction pages for information on how to make your application complete and help avoid unnecessary delays | ||||||
| Added a Link to Instructions - Click for Instructions | ||||||
| Updated Link to Addresses | ||||||
| Added the Treaty and 50 CFR citation to the Heading | ||||||
| Removed Contact Information Page (US Fish and Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Regional Permit Offices) | ||||||
| Added a Link for Return Addresses | ||||||
| Standardized first page with Sections A, B, C, and D | ||||||
| In Section A Complete if applying as an Individual - Removed the following fields: Occupation, Affiliation/Doing busines as (see instruction), and Fax number | ||||||
| In Section D - Removed all cost information | ||||||
| In Section D - Changed the wording from - Attach check or money order payable to the U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE in the amount of $XXXX non-refundable processing fee. Federal, Tribal, State, and local government agencies, and those acting on behalf of such agencies, are exempted from the processing fee - attached documentation of fee exempt status as outlined in the instructions. (50 CFR 13.11(d)). to A nonrefundable processing fee is required to process this permit, please attach check or money order payable to the U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE. Federal, Tribal, State, and local government agencies, and those acting on behalf of such agencies, are exempt from the processing fee – Please see attach table for processing fee cost and fee exempt status as outlined in 50 CFR 13.11(d). | ||||||
| Added a link to Processing Fee Table - Click Here for Processing Fee Table | ||||||
| Added Link to Online Application Website | ||||||
| Seperated Type of Request into 3 areas and added a line for requesting a renewal or amendment, provide Permit # | ||||||
| Standardized second page with Note section Section E and Questions | ||||||
| Added Question: Any 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 with selection boxes for Yes Have attached; None Required, Have Applied will Provide Upon Request |
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| Renumbered Questions | ||||||
| Changed wording for Subpermittee question to Anyone who will be assisting you with the permitted activities or acting as your agent must either have their own Federal migratory bird permit for the activity or be identified by you, in writing, as a subpermittee under your permit. They may also require a State permit. Subpermittees must be at least 18 years old. As the primary permittee, you will be responsible for ensuring that your subpermittees are properly trained and adhere to the terms of your permit. Provide the name of any subpermittees who will be conducting activities under your permit. |
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| Changed wording for Record Retension question to You must retain records legibly written or reproducible in English 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? |
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| Changed the wording for Disqualification factor question to . Have you, the permittee, or your client (if a broker on behalf of your client): • Been assessed a civil penalty or convicted of any criminal provision of any statue or regulation relating to the activity for which the application is filed (50 CFR 13.21(b) (1); • Been convicted, or entered 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. (50 CFR 13.21 (c)(1)): • Had a permit revoked within the last five years for willfully violating any Federal or State statute or regulation, or any Indian tribal law or regulation, or any law or regulation of any foreign country, which involves a violation of the conditions of the permit or of the laws or regulations governing the permitted activity (50 CFR 13.28 (a)(1)) or failing to correct deficiencies that were the cause of a permit suspension within 60 days (50 CFR 13.28 (a)(2)). Answer "yes" if ANY of the events listed immediately above have occurred. Answer "no" if none of the events listed immediately above have occurred. Yes No If you answered “Yes”, provide: a) the individual’s name; b) date of conviction, civil penalty assessment or revocation; c) charge(s), or reason(s) for revocation; d) location of the incident; e) court (if applicable, ticket, federal/state/tribal court etc.); and f) legal action taken for each violation (i.e. fine, incarceration, probation…). Please be aware that a “Yes” response does not automatically disqualify you from getting a permit. |
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| Added a question: Are you eligible for Fee Exempt Status? Fee exempt status applies to government agencies (Federal, State, Tribal, and municipal governments). 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, or the agencies tax exempt form. Yes - Government Agency Yes - Acting on behalf of Government Agency Documentation Included No - not eligible for Fee Exempt Status |
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| Changed page numbers | ||||||
| Form 3-200-6 | ||||||
| Change the NOTE section to: A Federal Migratory Bird Import/Export permit is required to import or export migratory birds into or out of the United States (see 50 CFR 10.12 for definition of United States). This application form does not apply to Bald Eagles, Golden Eagles, or species protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, the U.S. Endangered Species Act, or the Wild Bird Conservation Act. All wildlife shipments must enter and exit the United States through a wildlife port designated in 50 CFR 14.12 (http://www.fws.gov/le/ports-contact-information.html) unless you have a separate exception to designated port permit issued by the Office of Law Enforcement under 50 CFR 14. There are a number of exceptions for import/export permits; for more information, visit https://www.fws.gov/birds/policies-and-regulations/permits/import-and-export.php. You are responsible for reviewing and understanding these regulations before you request and accept a permit. Check with your State agriculture department for any additional State restrictions on wildlife imports. You must be at least 18 years old to apply for a migratory bird permit. Please read “Frequently Asked Questions” and the pertinent regulations before you sign and submit your application. Please provide the information requested below. If additional information needs to be provided that does not fit in the designated spaces, add additional sheets to your application submission. You may use as many additional sheets as needed. Please number pages accordingly using the page number box provided at the bottom of the sheet, and the corresponding question number. You should be as thorough and specific as possible in your responses. Incomplete applications will be returned. If you are requesting renewal, you only need to provide information that has changed since your prior application. As the permittee, you are legally responsible for ensuring that your subpermittees, staff, and volunteers adhere to the terms of your permit. |
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| Changed Question 1 to have selection boxes for import, export, both | ||||||
| Added a link to Office of Law Enformacement in Question 8 | ||||||
| Form 3-200-7 | ||||||
| Change the NOTE section to: A Federal Migratory Bird Scientific Collecting permit can authorize you to collect, transport or possess migratory birds, their parts, nests, or eggs for scientific research or educational purposes. A scientific collecting permit may be valid for up to 3 years. You must be at least 18 years old to apply. You must be at least 18 years old to apply for a migratory bird permit. Please read “Frequently Asked Questions” and the pertinent regulations before you sign and submit your application. Please provide the information requested below. If additional information needs to be provided that does not fit in the designated spaces, add additional sheets to your application submission. You may use as many additional sheets as needed. Please number pages accordingly using the page number box provided at the bottom of the sheet, and the corresponding question number. You should be as thorough and specific as possible in your responses. Incomplete applications will be returned. If you are requesting renewal, you only need to provide information that has changed since your prior application. As the permittee, you are legally responsible for ensuring that your subpermittees, staff, and volunteers adhere to the terms of your permit. |
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| Added/Changed Question 2 to Attachments - In additions to this form, you should also attach the following to complete your application: a) A statement of purpose and justification for the proposed research/collection. Include an outline of any research project(s). Describe how the research/collection will advance the science of (a) the species taken, (b) other wildlife species, (c) humans, or (d) archival collections. b) Copies of any other permits related to the proposed activity (e.g. USGS Banding Permit, State Permit). c) If required state authorization for release to the wild. d) Copies of any authorizations for access to state, federal, or tribal land. e) Collecting Activity Table. f) Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) approval. g) If you are renewing your permit, include your current annual report with your renewal application. The annual report form may be found at the following website: https://www.fws.gov/forms/3-202-1.pdf |
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| Renumbered Questions and deleted questions 4, 5, and 6 (combined into question 2) | ||||||
| Added back missing questions 8 through 13 | ||||||
| Changed the Note under Question 12 to Note: You must use a Designated Port (see http://www.fws.gov/le/ports-contact-information.html) unless you obtain a Port Exception Permit from FWS Office of Law Enforcement. You may require additional permits for species protected by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), the U.S. Endangered Species Act, or the Wild Bird Conservation Act. Live Bald or golden eagles or live eggs of those birds may not be imported or exported. | ||||||
| Clarify that IACUC should be submitted only if it has been already required and obtained for their research and it can be attached in substitute for answering #7 in Section E. | ||||||
| the NOTE and in the NOTE section at the top of page 2, we changed the following language “A Federal Migratory Bird Scientific Collecting permit can authorize you to collect, transport or possess migratory birds their parts, nests, or eggs for scientific research or for educational purposes” to “A Federal Migratory Bird Scientific Collecting permit can authorize you to collect, transport or possess migratory birds (live or dead), their parts, nests, or eggs for scientific purposes. should help clarify this. The original language was confusing, because the permit does not typically cover collecting for educational purposes. | ||||||
| Modified the instructions above the collection activity table to better describe what activities are included in each of the collection activity columns represented in the table. The “Trap and Release” column includes sampling, so we clarified that in the instructions and modified the “Trap and Release” column heading to read “Trap and Release (includes sampling)”to clarify that this category also includes sampling. | ||||||
| Removed the word “collection” from the column heading "Viable Egg Collection" to allow any form of egg take to be reported in this column. | ||||||
| Added a question about whether or not the applicant wishes to include the ability to "Salvage" in question #1 in response to comments. | ||||||
| Reworded question 8 in response to comments as follows: "Prior to making decisions, federal agencies are required to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to assess the environmental effects of proposed actions, including permit issuance. To assist us, please check the box below if you anticipate any effects to the environment by your activities. If yes, describe below. We may contact you for more information regarding your responses. (For more information on NEPA, see the USFWS’s NEPA FAQ Sheet)". The change allows applicants to only check the items that apply and offers more information about why this information is necessary. | ||||||
| Form 3-200-8 | ||||||
| Change the NOTE section to: A Federal Taxidermy permit is required to perform taxidermy services on migratory birds or their parts, nests, or eggs for someone other than yourself. You must apply as an individual (complete section A, not section B, on page 1 of this application). The conditions of a Federal taxidermy permit are very specific. You must be at least 18 years old to apply for a migratory bird permit. Please read “Frequently Asked Questions” and the pertinent regulations before you sign and submit your application. Please provide the information requested below. If additional information needs to be provided that does not fit in the designated spaces, add additional sheets to your application submission. You may use as many additional sheets as needed. Please number pages accordingly using the page number box provided at the bottom of the sheet, and the corresponding question number. You should be as thorough and specific as possible in your responses. Incomplete applications will be returned. If you are requesting renewal, you only need to provide information that has changed since your prior application. As the permittee, you are legally responsible for ensuring that your subpermittees, staff, and volunteers adhere to the terms of your permit. | ||||||
| Added/Changed Question 2 to Any 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 with selection boxes for Yes Have attached; None Required, Have Applied will Provide Upon Request |
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| Form 3-200-9 | ||||||
| Changed Note: A Federal Waterfowl Sale and Disposal Permit is required to sell, trade, or donate captive-reared waterfowl (including eggs) protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. All waterfowl acquired, held, or transferred under this permit must be properly marked in accordance with 50 CFR 21.13. (Exception: You do not require a Federal permit to purchase, sell, or hold captive-reared, properly marked mallard ducks (50 CFR 21.13). You also do not require a Federal permit to purchase, sell, or hold captive-reared Muscovy ducks). You must already possess lawfully acquired waterfowl before you request a permit. You must be at least 18 years old to apply for a migratory bird permit. Please read “Frequently Asked Questions” and the pertinent regulations before you sign and submit your application. Please provide the information requested below. If additional information needs to be provided that does not fit in the designated spaces, add additional sheets to your application submission. You may use as many additional sheets as needed. Please number pages accordingly using the page number box provided at the bottom of the sheet, and the corresponding question number. You should be as thorough and specific as possible in your responses. Incomplete applications will be returned. If you are requesting renewal, you only need to provide information that has changed since your prior application. As the permittee, you are legally responsible for ensuring that your subpermittees, staff, and volunteers adhere to the terms of your permit. |
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| Seperated out from Question 3 - Question 1 : List the species of waterfowl that you currently have in your possession and the quantity of each. | ||||||
| A part of this was seperated out from Question 3 - Question 2: Attachments - In additions to this form, you should also attach the following to complete your application: a) Attach copies of the Form(s) 3-186 (Notice of Transfer or Sale of Migratory Waterfowl) showing from whom the birds were obtained. b) Attach photographs and diagrams of your permanent facilities/enclosures for housing migratory birds (both indoor and outdoor). Diagrams must include dimensions (length, width, and height) and a description of interior and exterior construction materials, such as flooring and netting materials. Indicate the species or type of species that will be housed in each. Also provide a description of the interior and exterior construction and housing materials, such as flooring, netting, perching, and watering materials. |
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| Form 3-200-10a | ||||||
| Changed the NOTE: A Federal Special Purpose Salvage Permit is required to salvage migratory birds that you find dead and had no part in killing. The permit authorizes temporary possession of the dead specimens for transport to a designated public, scientific, or educational institution. Possession for personal use is prohibited. You must be at least 18 years old to apply. Please read “Frequently Asked Questions” and the pertinent regulations before you sign and submit your application. Please provide the information requested below. If additional information needs to be provided that does not fit in the designated spaces, add additional sheets to your application submission. You may use as many additional sheets as needed. Please number pages accordingly using the page number box provided at the bottom of the sheet, and the corresponding question number. You should be as thorough and specific as possible in your responses. Incomplete applications will be returned. If you are requesting renewal, you only need to provide information that has changed since your prior application. |
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| Added Question: Attachment - In additions to this form, you should also attach the following to complete your application: Letter from Principal Officer of institution where birds will be salvaged (See question 2) | ||||||
| Changed Instructions to standardized instructions | ||||||
| Form 3-200-10b | ||||||
| Changed NOTE: A Federal Rehabilitation permit is required to acquire, temporarily possess, or transport sick and injured migratory birds, restore them to health, and release them back to the wild. Birds undergoing rehabilitation may not be displayed to the public. Permits are available to individuals and organizations with appropriate facilities as described in the NWRA/IWRC Minimum Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation (2000 version) and demonstrated experience in rehabilitating migratory birds. You must be at least 18 years old to apply for a migratory bird permit. Please read “Frequently Asked Questions” and the pertinent regulations before you sign and submit your application. Please provide the information requested below. If additional information needs to be provided that does not fit in the designated spaces, add additional sheets to your application submission. You may use as many additional sheets as needed. Please number pages accordingly using the page number box provided at the bottom of the sheet, and the corresponding question number. You should be as thorough and specific as possible in your responses. Incomplete applications will be returned. If you are requesting renewal, you only need to provide information that has changed since your prior application. As the permittee, you are legally responsible for ensuring that your subpermittees, staff, and volunteers adhere to the terms of your permit. Added the following to Section E, #7: List two references, including contact information, familiar with your creance experience. At least one reference must be an individual outside of your organization. |
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| Removed question 4, part of 5, 12, and 15 then Added Question: Attachments - In additions to this form, you should also attach the following to complete your application: a) A letter of recommendation from a federally permitted rehabilitator familiar with your training and experience. Also attach a letter from a federally permitted rehabilitator stating his or her willingness to provide you with assistance. If these are the same individual, a single letter may be submitted. b) A letter from a licensed veterinarian stating their willingness to work with you by providing any necessary veterinary assistance. c) If you are renewing your permit, include your current annual report with your application. The annual report form may be found at the following website: https://www.fws.gov/forms/3-202-4.pdf d) Attach photographs and diagrams of your permanent facilities/enclosures for housing migratory birds (both indoor and outdoor). Diagrams must include dimensions (length, width, and height) and a description of interior and exterior construction materials, such as flooring and netting materials. Indicate the species or type of species that will be housed in each. Also provide a description of the interior and exterior construction and housing materials, such as flooring, netting, perching, and watering materials. Criteria used for evaluating and/or inspecting your facilities will be based on the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association (NWRA) and International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council's (IWRC) Minimum Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation 2000 Third Edition which can be found at https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.nwrawildlife.org/resource/resmgr/Min_Standards/MinimumStandards3rdEdition.pdf |
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| reworded Question to Describe in detail your experience and training, including the source and the duration, in treating and rehabilitating migratory birds. (You must have at least 100 hours of hands-on experience rehabilitating the types of migratory birds you intend to rehabilitate (e.g.,wading birds, raptors), or other comparable training and experience.) b) List the species you have worked with and the approximate number of hours or years of experience in transporting c) List the species you have worked with and the approximate number of hours or years of experience in providing daily care and feeding; and d) List the species you have worked with and the approximate number of hours or years thoef tyepxepse orife nce in medical treatments provided and management of injuries. a) List the species you have worked with and the approximate number of hours or years of experience in handling, capturing, and restraining |
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| Removed instructions and did a standardized instructions. | ||||||
| Changed 4d to read as follows: List the species you have worked with and the approximate number of hours or years of experience. Please also describe the types of medical treatments and management of injuries you have provided. | ||||||
| Added the following to question #6, "including photographs, LxWxH dimensions, and a description of interior and exterior construction materials, such as flooring, netting, perching and watering materials." | ||||||
| Added "phone number;" in question #8 after "age;" | ||||||
| Modified question 3 to remove request to attach permit and indicated they can still apply if they are still in the process of applying for state and tribal permits. This changes was to clarify in response to user comments. | ||||||
| Added a sentence to the end of question 5 that reads: "If you are requesting a renewal, you do not have to provide this information since it is included in your original application." in response to user comments. | ||||||
| Modified question #4 to make it easier and less burdensome by removing questions a-d and creating a table for users to fill out to specify hours of experience in different categories. | ||||||
| Form 3-200-10c and Form 3-200-10d Combined | ||||||
| COMBINED Form 3-200-10C and Form 3-200-10D | ||||||
| Removed c from 6 and moved it to the new 7c (what used to be question 8). Removed question 7. Added instructions after question #1 to clarify what questions need to be answered based on the selection in question #1. | ||||||
| Changed #5 to read as follows: 5) For live birds you wish to acquire, you must include a Migratory Bird and Eagle Acquisition and Transfer Request form (Form 3-202-12) (http://www.fws.gov/forms/3-202-12.pdf). If you have already located a dead specimen or specimens to use in your program, list the source’s name, address, and Federal permit number for each specimen below. This is to remove the implication that for live birds they need to submit the 3-202-12 and also list some of the same information included on that form in #5. The change now makes it clear if they submit 3-202-12, they are not required to answer #5 for live bird acquisitions. | ||||||
| Form 3-200-10e | ||||||
| Changed NOTE: A Federal Migratory Bird Special Purpose Salvage permit will authorize you to collect dead migratory birds, nests, eggs and parts from the wild that you had no part in the killing or death thereof, for wildlife conservation education purposes. You should review Title 50 Parts 10, 13 and 21.27 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/permit-policies-and-regulations.php You must be at least 18 years old to apply for a migratory bird permit. Please read “Frequently Asked Questions” and the pertinent regulations before you sign and submit your application. Please provide the information requested below. If additional information needs to be provided that does not fit in the designated spaces, add additional sheets to your application submission. You may use as many additional sheets as needed. Please number pages accordingly using the page number box provided at the bottom of the sheet, and the corresponding question number. You should be as thorough and specific as possible in your responses. Incomplete applications will be returned. If you are requesting renewal, you only need to provide information that has changed since your prior application. As the permittee, you are legally responsible for ensuring that your subpermittees, staff, and volunteers adhere to the terms of your permit. |
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| Added Quesetion 2) Attachments - In additions to this form, you should also attach the following to complete your application: a) Attach photographs and diagrams of your permanent facilities/enclosures for housing migratory birds (both indoor and outdoor). Diagrams must include dimensions (length, width, and height) and a description of interior and exterior construction materials, such as flooring and netting materials. Indicate the species or type of species that will be housed in each. Also provide a description of the interior and exterior construction and housing materials, such as flooring, netting, perching, and watering materials. |
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| Form 3-200-10f | ||||||
| Changed NOTE: A Federal Special Purpose Possession - Miscellaneous application is used to permit migratory bird activities that are not covered by other existing permit types. Please ensure no other type of migratory bird permit applies before using this form. To qualify for a permit, applicants must demonstrate that activities (a) benefit the migratory bird resource, (b) address important research, (c) address human concerns for individual birds, or (d) show other compelling justification. You should review Title 50 Parts 10, 13, and 21.27 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. You must be at least 18 years old to apply for a migratory bird permit. Please read “Frequently Asked Questions” and the pertinent regulations before you sign and submit your application. Please provide the information requested below. If additional information needs to be provided that does not fit in the designated spaces, add additional sheets to your application submission. You may use as many additional sheets as needed. Please number pages accordingly using the page number box provided at the bottom of the sheet, and the corresponding question number. You should be as thorough and specific as possible in your responses. Incomplete applications will be returned. If you are requesting renewal, you only need to provide information that has changed since your prior application. As the permittee, you are legally responsible for ensuring that your subpermittees, staff, and volunteers adhere to the terms of your permit. |
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| Added Question: 2) Attachments - In additions to this form, you should also attach the following to complete your application: a) Attach photographs and diagrams of your permanent facilities/enclosures for housing migratory birds (both indoorand outdoor). Diagrams must include dimensions (length, width, and height) and a description of interior and exterior construction materials, such as flooring and netting materials. Indicate the species or type of species that will be housed in each. Also provide a description of the interior and exterior construction and housing materials, such as flooring, netting, perching, and watering materials. |
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| Changed Question 6 b to Lethal Collection: type of gun and ammunition; explain why nonlethal methods do not meet your objectives. c) Euthanasia: |
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| Changed Question 9 to Indicate the intended disposition of the birds and/or specimens. If applicable, include the federal permit number, name, and address of the public, scientific, or educational institution to which all specimens ultimately will be donated upon completion of activity. You must include an official letter from this entity indicating their willingness to accept these donations. The letter must be on their letterhead and list their federal migratory bird permit number or indicate how they meet the federal permit exemption under 50 CFR 21.12 |
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| Changed Location to Provide the exact location of the property or properties where the activity (where bird(s) will be collected, held in captivity, released to the wild, etc.) would be conducted including state, county, and physical address, and latitude/ longitude in decimal degrees (e.g. 36.87998/-88.3435). If available, provide a copy of any authorizations for access to State, Federal, or Tribal land. For assistance determining the latitude/longitude for a specific location in decimal degrees, please visit https://mynasadata.larc.nasa.gov/latitudelongitude-finder/. |
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| Form 3-200-12 | ||||||
| Changed NOTE: A Federal Raptor Propagation Permit is required to capture from the wild, possess, transport, import, purchase, barter, or offer to sell, purchase, or barter any raptor, raptor egg, or raptor semen for propagation purposes. You must have at least 2 full years of experience handling raptors. Any raptors that you are authorized to hold, must be maintained in humane and healthful conditions [per 50 CFR 13.41]. You must also have adequate facilities for the number and species you intend to possess [per 50 CFR 21.30(c)(1-2) and 50 CFR 21.30(w)(3)]. 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/permit-policies-and-regulations.php. You must be at least 18 years old to apply for a migratory bird permit. Please read “Frequently Asked Questions” and the pertinent regulations before you sign and submit your application. Please provide the information requested below. If additional information needs to be provided that does not fit in the designated spaces, add additional sheets to your application submission. You may use as many additional sheets as needed. Please number pages accordingly using the page number box provided at the bottom of the sheet, and the corresponding question number. You should be as thorough and specific as possible in your responses. Incomplete applications will be returned. If you are requesting renewal, you only need to provide information that has changed since your prior application. As the permittee, you are legally responsible for ensuring that your subpermittees, staff, and volunteers adhere to the terms of your permit. |
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| Added Attachments - In additions to this form, you should also attach the following to complete your application: a) Attach photographs and diagrams of your permanent facilities/enclosures for housing migratory birds (both indoor and outdoor). Diagrams must include dimensions (length, width, and height) and a description of interior and exterior construction materials, such as flooring and netting materials. Indicate the species or type of species that will be housed in each. Also provide a description of the interior and exterior construction and housing materials, such as flooring, netting, perching, and watering materials. b) You must also provide a written recommendation from another person with raptor handling experience, such as other propagators, falconers, State wildlife personnel, or zoo. The letters must contain contact information for this person. |
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| In Section #2 added "reason bird is non-releasable" and a line after that so it can be filled in. | ||||||
| Added "Facilities/" in front of Comments so it reads: Facilities/Comments: in Approval/Disapproval section. | ||||||
| Form 3-200-13 | ||||||
| Changed Note: A Federal Migratory Bird Depredation Permit is required to capture or kill migratory birds to reduce depredation or to protect other interests such as human health and safety or personal property. You should apply for a depredation permit only after deterrents such as hazing and habitat modification prove unsuccessful. If a permit is issued, you will be expected to continue nonlethal measures in conjunction with any killing or trapping authorized. You must be at least 18 years old to apply. You must be at least 18 years old to apply for a migratory bird permit. Please read “Frequently Asked Questions” and the pertinent regulations before you sign and submit your application. You should review Title 50 Parts 10, 13, and 21.41 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/permit-policies-and-regulations.php. Please provide the information requested below. If additional information needs to be provided that does not fit in the designated spaces, add additional sheets to your application submission. You may use as many additional sheets as needed. Please number pages accordingly using the page number box provided at the bottom of the sheet, and the corresponding question number. You must answer all of the questions even if the same information is included in your Form 37. We may request additional information as appropriate to the activities you are requesting (50 CFR 13.21(d)).You should be as thorough and specific as possible in your responses. Incomplete applications will be returned. If you are requesting renewal, you only need to provide information that has changed since your prior application. As the permittee, you are legally responsible for ensuring that your subpermittees, staff, and volunteers adhere to the terms of your permit. Resident Canada goose nests and eggs: If you are only destroying or addling resident Canada goose eggs and your state is one that accepts Federal registration, you may register for free online at https://epermits.fws.gov/eRCGR in lieu of obtaining a depredation permit. The States that accept Federal registration are listed in the “State Agency Contacts and Information” link on the registration website. |
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| Removed Question 1 Location Provide the exact location of the property or properties where the control activity would be conducted (State, county, and physical address of the specific site). |
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| Added Question 1 Attachments - In additions to this form, you should also attach the following to complete your application: a) Take Request Table listing the species you wish to take including location(s) where take will occur. Be as specific as possible. Click here for Take Request Table. b) Your application for a depredation permit must include a recommendation from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services, for addressing your depredation problem. Contact Wildlife Services at (866) 487-3297. If Wildlife Services recommends that a permit be issued to capture or kill birds, they will complete a Wildlife Services Permit Review Form (Form 37). Attach a copy of the completed Form 37. Your application will be considered incomplete if you fail to include a current Form 37 with your application. The information contained on the Form 37 has similar information that is requested below. You must also complete each section below that is applicable to your situation. c) Copies of any receipts, invoices, contracts, or other available records documenting any deterrent measures taken. d) If this is a renewal application, submit a completed annual report form. The Annual Report form can be found online at: https://www.fws.gov/forms/3-202-9.pdf e) Any other supporting documentation (example photographs of damages) |
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| Changed Question 3 to Provide the information below for each species. Including photographs or other documentation can assist us in reviewing your request. (a) A detailed description of the specific migratory bird damage or injury you are experiencing. Include details such as types of crops destroyed or property damage incurred. Include any human health and safety hazards involved such as human injuries sustained. (b) How long it has been occurring (the number of days, months, or years). (c) What times or seasons of the year does it occur? (d) How large is the area affected (e.g., 1-acre pond; 50-acre vineyard)? |
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| Changed Question 8 to : If you are applying on behalf of an airport for a permit to control birds in flight zones, indicate whether you are operating under a Federal Aviation Administration-approved Wildlife Hazard Management Plan. If you are operating under an FAAapproved WHMP, please provide an electronic copy of the most recent plan. I am applying on behalf of an airport An approved WHMP is attached I am not applying on behalf of an airport We do not have a WHMP |
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| Changed Location to Provide the exact location of the property or properties where the activity (where bird(s) will be collected, held in captivity, released to the wild, etc.) would be conducted including state, county, and physical address, and latitude/ longitude in decimal degrees (e.g. 36.87998/-88.3435). If available, provide a copy of any authorizations for access to State, Federal, or Tribal land. For assistance determining the latitude/longitude for a specific location in decimal degrees, please visit https://mynasadata.larc.nasa.gov/latitudelongitude-finder/. |
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| Rearranged check boxes in Question 8. | ||||||
| Changed question 7 from: "A depredation permit is not considered a long-term solution for most situations. What long-term measures do you plan to take to eliminate or significantly reduce the continued need for killing or removal of birds, or destroying eggs/nests?" to the following : "A depredation permit is not considered a long-term solution for most situations. What long-term measures do you plan to take to eliminate or significantly reduce the continued need for killing or removal of birds, or destroying eggs/nests? Discussing how you will continue to use the non-lethal deterrents described in question 5 above can help with answering this question. (Recall that no permit is needed to remove nests without eggs, except for eagles and endangered birds.)" |
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| Form 3-200-14 | ||||||
| Changed Note: A Federal Eagle Exhibition permit is required to possess and transport eagles for the purpose of educating the public about the biology, ecology, and conservation needs of eagles. Only zoological parks, scientific or educational institutions, and museums that meet the definition of “public” under 50 CFR 10.12 are eligible for this permit (50 CFR 22.21) and must complete section B on page 1 of this application. A minimum of 12 public educational programs per year must be conducted under this permit. If eagles are on display in an exhibit for educational purposes, you must be open to the public for a minimum of 400 hours per year. You must be at least 18 years old to apply for a migratory bird permit. Please read “Frequently Asked Questions" before you sign and submit your application. Please provide the information requested below. If additional information needs to be provided that does not fit in the designated spaces, add additional sheets to your application submission. You may use as many additional sheets as needed. Please number pages accordingly using the page number box provided at the bottom of the sheet, and the corresponding question number. You should be as thorough and specific as possible in your responses. Incomplete applications will be returned. If you are requesting renewal, you only need to provide information that has changed since your prior application. As the permittee, you are legally responsible for ensuring that your subpermittees, staff, and volunteers adhere to the terms of your permit. You must locate live bird(s) and/or specimen(s) to acquire before a permit will be issued. You may not take possession of a bird prior to approval by your Migratory Bird Permit Office. |
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| Added 2) Attachments - In additions to this form, you should also attach the following to complete your application: a) Provide documentation verifying that you meet the definition of “public” in 50 CFR 10.12. “Public” as used in referring to museums, zoological parks, and scientific or educational institutions, refers to such as are open to the general public and are either established, maintained, and operated as a governmental service or are privately endowed and organized but not operated for profit. Not-for-profit organizations should include a copy of their IRS Form 990. b) If you are requesting to display live eagles: Your application must include a Migratory Bird and Eagle Acquisition and Transfer Request form (Form 3-202-12) (http://www.fws.gov/forms/3-202-12.pdf) for each bird you wish to acquire. c) You must also provide a written recommendation from another Federal permittee with eagle handling experience. d) Attach photographs and diagrams of your permanent facilities/enclosures for housing migratory birds (both indoor and outdoor). Diagrams must include dimensions (length, width, and height) and a description of interior and exterior construction materials, such as flooring and netting materials. Indicate the species or type of species that will be housed in each. Also provide a description of the interior and exterior construction and housing materials, such as flooring, netting, perching, and watering materials. |
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| Changed language in Section E #5 from: " The Primary Caretaker must have a minimum of 300 hours of experience working with eagle education and husbandry, gained over the course of at least 2 years. Your experience should include at least 20 programs and 500 hours of experience using glove-trained eagles if you will conduct these types of programs." to "For static display eagles: The Primary Caretaker must be at least 18 years of age and have a minimum of 300 hours of experience gained over the course of 2 years working with the eagle species you intend to acquire. This experience is to include: training the species or similar species you intend to use in educational programs, the care and feeding of eagles, managing their exhibits (captive husbandry including perching, jessing, etc.) and medical management. A portion of the experience may be fulfilled by participation in migratory bird/raptor handling seminars and courses. For using glove-trained eagles in educational programs: In addition to the above requirements, we recommend that the Primary Caretaker have a total of at least 500 hours of experience with the eagle species you intend to acquire gained over the course of 2 years, including presenting educational programs using glove-trained eagles. ALSO: You must also attached a letter of reference form an experience eagle exhibition permittee describing your qualifications for this permit " |
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| For Section E, 5c, added at the end: ", including length of time you have been presenting programs and the types of audiences." | ||||||
| Changed Question 10 from " Anyone who will be assisting you with the permitted activities or acting as your agent must either have their own Federal migratory bird permit for the activity or be identified by you, in writing, as a subpermittee under your permit" to “Anyone who will be responsible for the permitted activities or acting as your agent must either have their own Federal migratory bird permit for the activity or be identified by you, in writing, as a subpermittee under your permit.” | ||||||
| Form 3-200-15 | ||||||
| COMBINED Form 3-200-15a and 3-200-15b | ||||||
| Changed the all of the text to Arial Font | ||||||
| Change the majority of the text Font Size to 9 | ||||||
| Changed Division of Migratory Birds to Division of Migratory Bird Management | ||||||
| Removed Frequently Asked Questions/What You Should Know About a Federal Permit | ||||||
| Inserted a Link to Frequently Asked Questions - Click Here for Frequently Asked Questions | ||||||
| Removed Instructions Page | ||||||
| Added check boxes for Type of Activity : First Order, Re-order Request, Inmate | ||||||
| Added a Link to Instructions - Click for Instructions | ||||||
| Updated Link to Addresses | ||||||
| Added the Treaty and 50 CFR citation to the Heading | ||||||
| Removed Contact Information Page (US Fish and Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Regional Permit Offices) | ||||||
| Added a Link for Return Addresses | ||||||
| Removed Have you been convicted, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, forfeited collateral, or are you currently under charges for any violations of the Lacey Act, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, or the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act? Yes No If you answered “Yes” provide on a separate sheet: a) name at time of conviction, b) date of charge, c) charge(s), d) location of incident, e) court, and f) action taken for each violation. |
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| Added NOTE: A Federal Migratory Bird Eagle Parts and Feathers Request Form will authorize Native Americans to used eagle parts and feathers for religious and cultural purposes, including healing, marriage, and naming ceremonies. Recognizing the significance of eagles to Native Americans, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) established the National Eagle Repository (Repository) in the early 1970s to provide Native Americans with the remains, parts and feathers of Golden and Bald eagles for religious purposes. You should review Title 50 Parts 10, 13, 22.22 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Morton Policy, DOJ Eagle Feather Policy, Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. You are responsible for reviewing and understanding these regulations before you request and accept a permit. Please read “Frequently Asked Questions” and the pertinent regulations before you sign and submit your application. Please provide the information requested below. If additional information needs to be provided that does not fit in the designated spaces, add additional sheets to your application submission. You may use as many additional sheets as needed. Please number pages accordingly using the page number box provided at the bottom of the sheet, and the corresponding question number. You should be as thorough and specific as possible in your responses. Incomplete applications will be returned. If you are requesting renewal, you only need to provide information that has changed since your prior application. |
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| Added Disqualification factor. Have you, the permittee, or your client (if a broker on behalf of your client): • Been assessed a civil penalty or convicted of any criminal provision of any statue or regulation relating to the activity for which the application is filed (50 CFR 13.21(b) (1); • Been convicted, or entered 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. (50 CFR 13.21 (c)(1)): • Had a permit revoked within the last five years for willfully violating any Federal or State statute or regulation, or any Indian tribal law or regulation, or any law or regulation of any foreign country, which involves a violation of the conditions of the permit or of the laws or regulations governing the permitted activity (50 CFR 13.28 (a)(1)) or failing to correct deficiencies that were the cause of a permit suspension within 60 days (50 CFR 13.28 (a)(2)). Answer "yes" if ANY of the events listed immediately above have occurred. Answer "no" if none of the events listed immediately above have occurred. Yes No If you answered “Yes”, provide: a) the individual’s name; b) date of conviction, civil penalty assessment or revocation; c) charge(s), or reason(s) for revocation; d) location of the incident; e) court (if applicable, ticket, federal/state/tribal court etc.); and f) legal action taken for each violation (i.e. fine, incarceration, probation…). Please be aware that a “Yes” response does not automatically disqualify you from getting a permit. |
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| Added You may not order more of any part than is found on one whole eagle. Please be aware these are all wild deceased eagles and therefore, the condition of the eagle and feathers are variable. |
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| Removed Have you been convicted, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, forfeited collateral, or are you currently under charges for any violations of the Lacey Act, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, or the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act? Yes No If you answered “Yes” provide on a separate sheet: a) name at time of conviction, b) date of charge, c) charge(s), d) location of incident, e) court, and f) action taken for each violation. |
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| Form 3-200-16 | ||||||
| Changed NOTE: A Federal Eagle Depredation Permit will authorize you to intentionally take or disturb (haze) Bald Eagles or Golden Eagles that have become injurious to wildlife, agriculture or other personal property, or for human or eagle health or safety. A depredation permit is intended to provide short-term relief from depredation damage until long-term measures can be implemented to reduce or eliminate the depredation problem through nonlethal control techniques. Long-term measures might include constructing enclosures or changing their design, alteration of habitat or features to remove attractants, or modification of land-use practices that attract eagles. You should review Title 50 Parts 10, 13, and 21.23 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. You must be at least 18 years old to apply for a migratory bird permit. Please read “Frequently Asked Questions” and the pertinent regulations before you sign and submit your application. Please provide the information requested below. If additional information needs to be provided that does not fit in the designated spaces, add additional sheets to your application submission. You may use as many additional sheets as needed. Please number pages accordingly using the page number box provided at the bottom of the sheet, and the corresponding question number. You should be as thorough and specific as possible in your responses. Incomplete applications will be returned. If you are requesting renewal, you only need to provide information that has changed since your prior application. As the permittee, you are legally responsible for ensuring that your subpermittees, staff, and volunteers adhere to the terms of your permit. |
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| Added Attachments - In additions to this form, you should also attach the following to complete your application:Your application for a depredation permit must include a recommendation from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services, for addressing your depredation problem. You can contact Wildlife at (866) 487-3297 for assistance. If Wildlife Services recommends that a permit be issued to haze or capture eagles, they will provide you with a Wildlife Services Permit Review Form (Form 37). Attach a copy of the completed Form 37 to your application. b) If you are applying on behalf of an airport for a permit to control eagles in flight zones, and you are operating under a Federal Aviation Administration-approved Wildlife Hazard Management Plan or Military approved BASH plan, provide an electronic copy of the most recent plan. c) Any other information or documentation supplemental to your application |
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| Changed wording on Location Question to Provide the exact location of the property or properties where the activity (control) would be conducted including state, county, and physical address, and latitude/longitude in decimal degrees (e.g. 36.87998/-88.3435). For assistance determining the latitude/longitude for a specific location in decimal degrees, please visit https://mynasadata.larc.nasa.gov/latitudelongitude-finder/. |
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| Added line to resolve this issue: "The second issue is a little out of my wheelhouse, but I hear our permit examiners complaining about it frequently. Page 6 of the EAIR application requires the certifying official print their name. However, the layout of the form makes it unclear that they're required to do so since every other field on that page has a devoted entry box and that one field does not. Our examiner is constantly sending applications back as incomplete because certifying officials overlook this field. It's a waste on time on both sides." | ||||||
| Added in Section E intro that: "Federal Eagle Depredation permits cannot be issued for longer than 90 days, except permits to authorize disturbance associated with hazing eagles from the vicinity, which may be valid for up to 5 years." | ||||||
| Added the following sentence to the end of Question 8: "Describe the long-term measures you plan to take to eliminate or significantly reduce the continued need for take of eagles." | ||||||
| Rearranged check boxes in Question 9. | ||||||
| In question 3(a), added "necropsy reports" so the sentence reads: "Attach copies of any receipts, invoices, contracts, necropsy reports, or other available documentation to support your estimates" |
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| Changed the last paragraph under the notes, just before section E. From: Federal Eagle Depredation permits cannot not be issued for longer than 90 days, except permits to authorize disturbance associated with hazing eagles from the vicinity, which may be valid for up to 5 years. To: Federal Eagle Depredation permits cannot not be issued for longer than 90 days, except permits to authorize disturbance associated with hazing eagles from flight lines in the case of an airport, which may be valid for up to 5 years. |
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| Form 3-200-18 | Changed Note: from: "A Federal permit to take golden eagle nests is available only to parties engaged in a resource development or recovery operation and only when nests are inactive. An inactive nest is one that is not currently used by golden eagles as determined by the absence of any adult, egg, or dependent young at the nest during the 10 days before the nest is taken. Please provide the following information numbered according to the questions below on a separate sheet of paper. You should be as thorough and specific as possible in your responses. Incomplete applications will be returned, delayed or abandoned." TO "A Federal permit to take golden eagle nests is available only to parties engaged in a resource development or recovery operation and only when nests are inactive. An inactive nest is one that is not currently used by golden eagles as determined by the absence of any adult, egg, or dependent young at the nest during the 10 days before the nest is taken. You must be at least 18 years old to apply for a migratory bird permit. Please read “Frequently Asked Questions” before you sign and submit your application. Please provide the information requested below. If additional information needs to be provided that does not fit in the designated spaces, add additional sheets to your application submission. You may use as many additional sheets as needed. Please number pages accordingly using the page number box provided at the bottom of the sheet, and the corresponding question number. You should be as thorough and specific as possible in your responses. Incomplete applications will be returned. If you are requesting renewal, you only need to provide information that has changed since your prior application. As the permittee, you are legally responsible for ensuring that your subpermittees, staff, and volunteers adhere to the terms of your permit." |
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| Added Attachments - In additions to this form, you should also attach the following to complete your application: a) An appropriately scaled map or plat must be included which delineates the areas of the resource development or recovery operation and identifies the exact location of each golden eagle nest you propose to take in decimal degrees (e.g. 36.87998/-88.3435). The map or plat must contain enough detail so that each golden eagle nest proposed to be taken can be readily located by the Service. For assistance determining the latitude/longitude for a specific location in decimal degrees, please visit https://mynasadata.larc.nasa.gov/latitudelongitude-finder/ . b) A map and digital photographs that show the location of the nest in relation to buildings, infrastructure, and human activities. c) A map with the location of the property, including city, county and State |
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| Changed Location to Provide the exact location of the property or properties where the activity (where bird(s) will be collected, held in captivity, released to the wild, etc.) would be conducted including state, county, and physical address, and latitude/ longitude in decimal degrees (e.g. 36.87998/-88.3435). If available, provide a copy of any authorizations for access to State, Federal, or Tribal land. For assistance determining the latitude/longitude for a specific location in decimal degrees, please visit https://mynasadata.larc.nasa.gov/latitudelongitude-finder/. |
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| In question #8, changed, "Are you willing to collect any nest for scientific or educational purposes" to "Are you willing to donate any nest for scientific or educational purposes" | ||||||
| Form 3-200-67 | ||||||
| Changed the all of the text to Arial Font | ||||||
| Change the majority of the text Font Size to 9 | ||||||
| Changed Division of Migratory Birds to Division of Migratory Bird Management | ||||||
| Removed Frequently Asked Questions/What You Should Know About a Federal Permit | ||||||
| Inserted a Link to Frequently Asked Questions - Click Here for Frequently Asked Questions | ||||||
| Removed Instructions Page | ||||||
| Change wording -See attached Instruction pages for information on how to make your application complete and help avoid unnecessary delays - to - See instruction pages for information on how to make your application complete and help avoid unnecessary delays | ||||||
| Added a Link to Instructions - Click for Instructions | ||||||
| Updated Link to Addresses | ||||||
| Added the Treaty and 50 CFR citation to the Heading | ||||||
| Removed Contact Information Page (US Fish and Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Regional Permit Offices) | ||||||
| Added a Link for Return Addresses | ||||||
| In Section A Complete if applying as an Individual - Removed the following fields: Occupation, Affiliation/Doing busines as (see instruction), and Fax number | ||||||
| In Section D - Removed all cost information | ||||||
| In Section D - Changed the wording from - Attach check or money order payable to the U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE in the amount of $XXXX non-refundable processing fee. Federal, Tribal, State, and local government agencies, and those acting on behalf of such agencies, are exempted from the processing fee - attached documentation of fee exempt status as outlined in the instructions. (50 CFR 13.11(d)). to A nonrefundable processing fee is required to process this permit, please attach check or money order payable to the U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE. Federal, Tribal, State, and local government agencies, and those acting on behalf of such agencies, are exempt from the processing fee – Please see attach table for processing fee cost and fee exempt status as outlined in 50 CFR 13.11(d). | ||||||
| Added a link to Processing Fee Table - Click Here for Processing Fee Table | ||||||
| Added Link to Online Application Website | ||||||
| Seperated Type of Request into 3 areas and added a line for requesting a renewal or amendment, provide Permit # | ||||||
| Changed Question 1 to A brief description of your state's long-term resident Canada Goose management concerns, including county, and physical address, and latitude/longitude in decimal degrees (e.g. 36.87998/ -88.3435). For assistance determining the latitude/longitude for a specific location in decimal degrees, please visit https://mynasadata.larc.nasa.gov/ latitudelongitude-finder/ |
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| Under question 1(a): Removed the words "to capture or kill birds" and In the NOTE that starts on page two of the current updated draft of the form, removed all of the parenthetical definition of take in the first line. | ||||||
| Added the following information at the top of the application form: Note: A Federal Special Canada goose permit is available only to State wildlife agencies for certain resident (nonmigratory) Canada goose management and control activities. If you are a landowner, homeowner’s association, public land manager, or local government in the lower 48 states or the District of Columbia, you may register at this site for federal authorization to destroy resident Canada goose nests and eggs on property under your jurisdiction. | ||||||
| Form 3-200-71 | ||||||
| Changed Note: A Federal eagle incidental take permit authorizes the disturbance or other take of eagles where the take results from but is not the purpose of an otherwise lawful activity. Permits are available to individuals, agencies, businesses, and other organizations. This permit does not authorize possession of any eagle, eagle parts, or eagle nests. Please read “What You Should Know About a Federal Permit For Eagle Take Necessary To Protect An Interest In A Particular Locality (Incidental Take)” and the pertinent regulations at 50 CFR 22.26 before you sign and submit your application. You must be at least 18 years old to apply for a migratory bird permit. Please read “Frequently Asked Questions” and the pertinent regulations before you sign and submit your application. Please provide the information requested below. If additional information needs to be provided that does not fit in the designated spaces, add additional sheets to your application submission. You may use as many additional sheets as needed. Please number pages accordingly using the page number box provided at the bottom of the sheet, and the corresponding question number. You should be as thorough and specific as possible in your responses. Incomplete applications will be returned. If you are requesting renewal, you only need to provide information that has changed since your prior application. As the permittee, you are legally responsible for ensuring that your subpermittees, staff, and volunteers adhere to the terms of your permit. |
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| Added 1) Attachments - In additions to this form, you should also attach the following to complete your application: a) Provide maps, digital photographs, and the the exact location of the property or properties where the activity would be conducted including state, county, and physical address, and latitude/longitude in decimal degrees (e.g. 36.87998/ - 88.3435). For assistance determining the latitude/longitude for a specific location in decimal degrees, please visit https://mynasadata.larc.nasa.gov/latitudelongitude-finder/ b) Maps, digital photographs, county/city information, and latitude/longitude geographic coordinates of eagle-use areas in the vicinity of the activity, including nest site(s), roost areas, foraging areas, and known migration paths. c) Provide the specific distance and locations of nests and other eagle-use areas from the project footprint. |
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| Changed Location to Provide the exact location of the property or properties where the activity (where bird(s) will be collected, held in captivity, released to the wild, etc.) would be conducted including state, county, and physical address, and latitude/ longitude in decimal degrees (e.g. 36.87998/-88.3435). If available, provide a copy of any authorizations for access to State, Federal, or Tribal land. For assistance determining the latitude/longitude for a specific location in decimal degrees, please visit https://mynasadata.larc.nasa.gov/latitudelongitude-finder/. |
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| Added additional question as follows: "Consultant: If you are a consultant submitting this permit application, please provide your name and contact information (phone/email)" | ||||||
| Removed #1 from section E of the eagle incidental take permit application form. This is where the applicant tells us how much take they are requesting by filling a table. With both lethal take and disturbance, it's really better for us to make that determination based on the other information the applicant provides. | ||||||
| Provided the following more detailed language when asking for the location in 3b: Location. Describe the location of eagle nests, roosts, and/or use areas including latitude/longitude geographic coordinates and, as appropriate, maps, digital photographs, and other information. The Service cannot issue a permit to disturb a nest if the location of the nest is not provided. (The latitude and longitude coordinates of an eagle nest can be determined using a hand-held GPS device, or a GPS mapping program on a cell phone. If neither of these are available, you can use the Google Earth program, available free online from Google for personal use, or at most public institutions that provide computer access (e.g., public libraries). Google Earth provides detailed satellite images worldwide, and the scale of the imagery is such that individual trees, cliffs, and other possible nest structures are easily identifiable. In Google Earth, the geographic coordinates of the computer cursor are provided in the lower right hand corner of the computer screen, so by placing the cursor on the nest tree you can obtain its geographic coordinates. Google Earth has a number of options for the coordinates it provides, and the coordinates it displays can be selected by the user. In Google Earth Pro, the version of Google Earth that is in widest use today, the coordinates that are displayed can be selected from the "Tools" dropdown menu, under "Options." Within the Options menu, select "3D View". The Service prefers latitude longitude coordinates in decimal degrees, and this is one of the options that can be selected within the "Show Lat/Long" box that appears under the 3D View menu. To test whether you are obtaining the correct coordinates, move your cursor to the Washington Monument -- the coordinates should read latitude 33.889, longitude -77.035.) | ||||||
| Form 3-200-72 | ||||||
| Changed Note: A Federal eagle nest take permit authorizes the removal of bald eagle or golden eagle nests for human safety, the safety of eagles, or the public’s welfare. Permits are available to individuals, agencies, businesses, and other organizations. This permit does not authorize possession of any eagle or eagle parts including nests or the lethal take of any eagle eggs. You must be at least 18 years old to apply for a migratory bird permit. Please read “Frequently Asked Questions” and the pertinent regulations before you sign and submit your application. Please provide the information requested below. If additional information needs to be provided that does not fit in the designated spaces, add additional sheets to your application submission. You may use as many additional sheets as needed. Please number pages accordingly using the page number box provided at the bottom of the sheet, and the corresponding question number. You should be as thorough and specific as possible in your responses. Incomplete applications will be returned. If you are requesting renewal, you only need to provide information that has changed since your prior application. As the permittee, you are legally responsible for ensuring that your subpermittees, staff, and volunteers adhere to the terms of your permit. |
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| Added Question 2 Attachments - In additions to this form, you should also attach the following to complete your application: a) Provide maps, digital photographs, and the the exact location of the property or properties where the activity would be conducted including state, county, and physical address, and latitude/longitude in decimal degrees (e.g. 36.87998/-88.3435). For assistance determining the latitude/longitude for a specific location in decimal degrees, please visit https://mynasadata.larc.nasa.gov/latitudelongitude-finder/ b) Maps, digital photographs, county/city information, and latitude/longitude geographic coordinates of eagle-use areas in the vicinity of the activity, including nest site(s), roost areas, foraging areas, and known migration paths. If the nest is built on a human-engineered structure, provide a map and digital photos. c) Provide the specific distance and locations of nests and other eagle-use areas from the project footprint. |
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| Changed Question 3 to Provide the name and contact information for any U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employee(s) who has provided technical assistance or worked with you on this project. You must coordinate with the Service to ensure you implement monitoring and survey protocols appropriate for your activity or project to determine the impacts to eagles. See 50 CFR 22.26(d)(3). Your application must include the data gathered from the monitoring and/or surveys needed by the Service to verify the likely impacts to eagles from your activity. |
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| Changed Question 5 b to b) If nest take is not to alleviate a safety emergency, provide the following: i) An explanation of why removal of the nest(s) is necessary). ii) A description of the avoidance, minimization, and mitigation measures you have used to reduce the need to take the nest, to offset the take, or in some situations (see 50 CFR 22.27(b)(7)) to provide a net benefit to eagles. |
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| Moved questions regarding maps, digital photographs and detailed description of the situation., Provide a description of the property, including maps and digital photographs that show the location of the nest in relation to buildings, infrastructure, and human activities., Provide the location of the property, including city, county and latitude and longitude in decimal degrees. under attachments |
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| Added additional question as follows: "Consultant: If you are a consultant submitting this permit application, please provide your name and contact information (phone/email)" | ||||||
| Provided the following more detailed language when asking for the location in 5a: Location. Describe the location of eagle nests, roosts, and/or use areas including latitude/longitude geographic coordinates and, as appropriate, maps, digital photographs, and other information. The Service cannot issue a permit to disturb a nest if the location of the nest is not provided. (The latitude and longitude coordinates of an eagle nest can be determined using a hand-held GPS device, or a GPS mapping program on a cell phone. If neither of these are available, you can use the Google Earth program, available free online from Google for personal use, or at most public institutions that provide computer access (e.g., public libraries). Google Earth provides detailed satellite images worldwide, and the scale of the imagery is such that individual trees, cliffs, and other possible nest structures are easily identifiable. In Google Earth, the geographic coordinates of the computer cursor are provided in the lower right hand corner of the computer screen, so by placing the cursor on the nest tree you can obtain its geographic coordinates. Google Earth has a number of options for the coordinates it provides, and the coordinates it displays can be selected by the user. In Google Earth Pro, the version of Google Earth that is in widest use today, the coordinates that are displayed can be selected from the "Tools" dropdown menu, under "Options." Within the Options menu, select "3D View". The Service prefers latitude longitude coordinates in decimal degrees, and this is one of the options that can be selected within the "Show Lat/Long" box that appears under the 3D View menu. To test whether you are obtaining the correct coordinates, move your cursor to the Washington Monument -- the coordinates should read latitude 33.889, longitude -77.035.) | ||||||
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| Changed NOTE: A Federal Native American Eagle Take permit is required in order to take Bald Eagles or Golden Eagles from the wild for Native American religious purposes. This permit is intended only for Tribes conducting a demonstrable historic religious ceremony that requires take of live eagles from the wild. The Tribe must be one that is recognized under the Federally Recognized Tribal List Act of 1994, 25 U.S.C. 479a-1, 108 Stat. 4791 (1994). Your signature on this application affirms that you are requesting an eagle(s) for religious purposes and that your answers to the questions below are true and accurate to the best of your knowledge and belief. 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. You must be at least 18 years old to apply for a migratory birdpermit. Please read “Frequently Asked Questions” and the pertinent regulations before you sign and submit your application. Please provide the information requested below. If additional information needs to be provided that does not fit in the designated spaces, add additional sheets to your application submission. You may use as many additional sheets as needed. Please number pages accordingly using the page number box provided at the bottom of the sheet, and the corresponding question number. You should be as thorough and specific as possible in your responses. Incomplete applications will be returned. If you are requesting renewal, you only need to provide information that has changed since your prior application. Do not use this application if you wish to apply for a permit to obtain eagle parts from the National Eagle Repository. For that permit, use Form 3-200-15, Eagle Parts for Native American Religious Purposes Permit Application - First Order/ ReOrder. That application is available at http://www.fws.gov/forms/.nged to |
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| Changed Disclaimer: Whereas the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (we) will do what we can to protect any information that you identify as confidential or private under one of the Freedom of Information Act exemptions that may be used to protect information from disclosure (5 U.S.C. 552(b)), we cannot guarantee that we will not ultimately have to disclose the information. If your religious beliefs do not permit you to reply to any of the questions below, please provide a signed statement identifying the particular question or questions at issue and certifying that providing the information requested would substantially burden the exercise of your religion. If we are unable to adequately evaluate your application on the basis of the information you provide, further inquiry may be necessary. |
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| Added question Attachments - In additions to this form, you should also attach the following to complete your application: a) Attach a completed Certification of Enrollment documenting the Principal Officer’s enrollment in a federally recognized tribe. 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. A Certification of Enrollment form is included with this application. b) Please designate if collection of live eagles will occur on Tribal lands. If not on Tribal lands, attach a signed statement of consent from the landowner or managing official responsible for the land where the live eagle(s) will be collected. |
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| Added statement: If longer than 1 year, you will be required to apply a permit to hold live eagle in possession for your religious purposes, Form 3-200-78 to Question on will live eagles be held in captivity. | ||||||
| Changed title to CERTIFICATION OF ENROLLMENT IN A U.S. FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED TRIBE 50 CFR 22.22 (By Certifying Tribal Official) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Division of Migratory Bird Management |
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| Changed wording on Certification page to 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 eagles for religious purposes. Application for a permit 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) |
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| Changed sections A-D to match new Eagle Retention application form sections A-D. | ||||||
| Form 3-200-78 | ||||||
| Shade Section A Complete if applying as an individual and removed fillable text slots | ||||||
| Changed 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. This application requires certification that the requesting individual (Principal Officer) 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. The Primary Caretaker must be at least 18 years old and demonstrate sufficient experience handling and caring for eagles. At least 300 hours working with eagles is recommended. You must be at least 18 years old to apply for a migratory bird permit. Please read “Frequently Asked Questions” and the pertinent regulations before you sign and submit your application. Your signature on the application affirms that you are requesting eagle(s) for religious purposes. Please provide the information requested below. If additional information needs to be provided that does not fit in the designated spaces, add additional sheets to your application submission. You may use as many additional sheets as needed. Please number pages accordingly using the page number box provided at the bottom of the sheet, and the corresponding question number. You should be as thorough and specific as possible in your responses. Incomplete applications will be returned. If you are requesting renewal, you only need to provide information that has changed since your prior application. As the permittee, you are legally responsible for ensuring that your subpermittees, staff, and volunteers adhere to the terms of your permit. |
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| Added question Attachments - In additions to this form, you should also attach the following to complete your application: Attach photographs and diagrams of your permanent facilities/enclosures for housing migratory birds (both indoor and outdoor). Diagrams must include dimensions (length, width, and height) and a description of interior and exterior construction materials, such as flooring and netting materials. Indicate the species or type of species that will be housed in each. Also provide a description of the interior and exterior construction and housing materials, such as flooring, netting, perching, and watering materials. b) Provide a written recommendation from another Federal permittee with eagle handling experience familiar with the Primary Caretaker’s eagle experience. |
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| Changed title to CERTIFICATION OF ENROLLMENT IN A U.S. FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED TRIBE 50 CFR 22.22 (By Certifying Tribal Official) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Division of Migratory Bird Management |
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| Changed wording on Certification page to 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 eagles for religious purposes. Application for a permit 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) |
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| Form 3-200-81 | ||||||
| Changed Note: A Federal Migratory Bird Special Purpose - Utility permit is required for utilities to collect, transport and temporarily possess migratory birds found dead on utility property, structures, and rights-of-way as well as, in emergency circumstances, relocate or destroy active nests. Utilities include facilities that generate or transmit electricity, gas, oil, water, or communications structures such as cellular towers, microwave transmitters and their related infrastructure, as well as resource development and recovery businesses. Permits will be issued to the utility; companies contracted to conduct the permitted work may act as subpermittees under the utility’s permit. You must be at least 18 years old to apply for a migratory bird permit. Please read “Frequently Asked Questions” and the pertinent regulations before you sign and submit your application. Please provide the information requested below. If additional information needs to be provided that does not fit in the designated spaces, add additional sheets to your application submission. You may use as many additional sheets as needed. Please number pages accordingly using the page number box provided at the bottom of the sheet, and the corresponding question number. You should be as thorough and specific as possible in your responses. Incomplete applications will be returned. If you are requesting renewal, you only need to provide information that has changed since your prior application. As the permittee, you are legally responsible for ensuring that your subpermittees, staff, and volunteers adhere to the terms of your permit. Changed: "This permit does not authorize intentional or incidental killing or injury of eagles, nor does it absolve the utility for liability from intentional or incidental killing or injury" to "This permit does not authorize prohibited take of eagles or migratory birds and the utility is not absolved of liability for such prohibited take". |
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| Added Attachments - In additions to this form, you should also attach the following to complete your application: Provide copies of any supporting documents that may assist us in evaluating your application, such as your avian protection plan, post-construction monitoring protocols, etc. |
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| Added Any landowners collecting birds on your behalf must be designated as a subpermittee to Question If your operations occur on land not owned by you, your permit will require that you inform landowners on what to do if they find a dead bird and removed Please provide your outreach materials with the procedure landowners should follow and your outreach schedule. |
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| Added We encourage you to offset the costs incurred by birds injured by utility operations or infrastructure by paying expenses for the care, donations, in-kind assistance, or other means. To Question Identify any federally permitted migratory bird rehabilitator that will receive injured birds. and Removed The utility permittee is responsible for rehabilitation costs of birds injured by utility operations or infrastructure. | ||||||
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| Changed A Federal Eagle Transport Permit is required to transport Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) or Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) parts into the United States for scientific or exhibition purposes. The items may remain in the United States on a temporary basis only; the BGEPA prohibits permanent importation. The item(s) may not change ownership and the same items, unchanged, must be returned to the sender at the conclusion of the project or exhibit. If you will be transporting species listed under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (e.g., songbird, hawk), in addition to Bald Eagle or Golden Eagle parts to the United States, you may include them in this application. Live eagles or viable eagle eggs cannot be transported into or out of the United States. Only zoological parks, scientific societies and museums that meet the definition of “public” under 50 CFR 10.12 are eligible for this permit. (50 CFR 22.21) Therefore, you must complete section B on page 1 of this application. Note: All raptors, including Bald Eagles and Golden Eagles, are protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). In addition to a Bald and Golden Eagle Transport permit to transport the eagle parts into the United States, you will require a CITES Export permit from the exporting country and a CITES/ Eagle Transport for Scientific or Exhibition Purposes permit from the U.S. Division of Management Authority (DMA) in order to transport/export the items back to the foreign institution. The CITES/Eagle Transport for Scientific or Exhibition Purposes application can be obtained at: http://www.fws.gov/ forms/3-200-69.pdf. You will need to include the following information with the 3-200-69 application you submit to DMA prior to transport/export from the U.S.: (a) a copy of the canceled foreign CITES export or re-export document that accompanied the shipment into the United States, (b) a copy of the cleared (stamped) U.S. Bald Eagle and Golden Eagle Transport permit, and (c) a copy of the cleared (stamped) U.S. Declaration for Importation (FWS form 3-177). (If any species you propose to transport/ import/ export is listed in Appendix I of CITES, or listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act or the Wild Bird Conservation Act, you may require additional import or export permits under those laws Contact DMA..) All wildlife shipments must enter and exit the United States through a wildlife port designated in 50 CFR 14.12 (http://www.fws.gov/le/ImpExp/Contact_Info_Ports.htm.), unless a port exception is authorized on your permit or you have a separate exception to designated port permit issued under 50 CFR 14. (For more information about importing and exporting wildlife, visit http://permits.fws.gov.) You must be at least 18 years old to apply for a migratory bird permit. Please read “Frequently Asked Questions” and the pertinent regulations before you sign and submit your application. Please provide the information requested below. If additional information needs to be provided that does not fit in the designated spaces, add additional sheets to your application submission. You may use as many additional sheets as needed. Please number pages accordingly using the page number box provided at the bottom of the sheet, and the corresponding question number. You should be as thorough and specific as possible in your responses. Incomplete applications will be returned. If you are requesting renewal, you only need to provide information that has changed since your prior application. As the permittee, you are legally responsible for ensuring that your subpermittees, staff, and volunteers adhere to the terms of your permit. |
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| Added 1) Attachments - In additions to this form, you should also attach the following to complete your application: a) Attach documentation or other evidence that the specimen/item was lawfully acquired and any available information on the origin or history of the specimen/item. b) If applicable, attach a copy of the accession record(s) for the specimen(s)/item(s). c) Provide documentation verifying that you meet the definition of “public” in 50 CFR 10.12. “Public” refers to museums, zoological parks, and scientific or educational institutions, that are open to the general public and are either established, maintained, and operated as a governmental service or are privately endowed and organized but not operated for profit. |
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| Changed Enter the U.S. port through which the transport will occur. (All wildlife, including parts and products, must be declared to and inspected by a Wildlife Inspector from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Office of Law Enforcement. A list of designated ports (where an inspector is posted) is available at http://www.fws.gov/le/ImpExp/Contact_Info_Ports.htm. | ||||||
| Changed Anyone who will be assisting you with the permitted activities or acting as your agent must either have their own Federal migratory bird permit for the activity or be identified by you, in writing, as a subpermittee under your permit. They may also require a State permit. Subpermittees must be at least 18 years old. As the primary permittee, you will be responsible for ensuring that your subpermittees are properly trained and adhere to the terms of your permit. Provide the name of any subpermittees who will be conducting activities under your permit. Persons under 18 may assist you in conducting programs, but you or one of your designated subpermittees over the age of 18 must be present and maintain direct control of them at all times. | ||||||
| Form 3-202-1 | ||||||
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| Removed the word “collection” from the heading "Viable Eggs Collection" to allow any form of egg take to be reported in this column. | ||||||
| Modified the “Trap and Release” column heading to read “Trap and Release (includes sampling)”to clarify that this category also includes sampling. | ||||||
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| Underlined entire sentence Make sure you sign the certification at the end of the form. (Ref. 50 CFR parts 13 & 21) | ||||||
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| Removed the word STATE from SPECIAL CANADA GOOSE PERMIT - ANNUAL REPORT | ||||||
| Changed INSTRUCTIONS: Type or print the information requested below for all birds taken or held under your permit during the year covered by this report and return the completed report to the above address bythe due date. Use of this form is not mandatory, but the same information must be submitted, including a signed certification statement. A supplemental sheet is available, if needed. Filing an annual report is a condition of your permit. Failure to file a timely report can result in permit suspension. If you had no activity under your permit during the report year, state “No activity” on the form. | ||||||
| Changed MAKE SURE YOU SIGN AND DATE THE CERTIFICATION STATEMENT BELOW BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR REPORT | ||||||
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| Deleted *Relocated in the wild and Changed supplemental page to state* * Refers to nests with eggs that are destroyed, addled, oiled, or removed from wild. Do not enter individual eggs, and do not include inactive nests destroyed. | ||||||
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| Changed b.Enclosure information -- If you are acquiring a bird, attach photographs and diagrams of your permanent facilities/enclosures for housing migratory birds (both indoor and outdoor). Diagrams must include dimensions (length, width, and height) and a description of interior and exterior construction materials, such as flooring and netting materials. Indicate the species or type of species that will be housed in each. Also provide a description of the interior and exterior construction and housing materials, such as flooring, netting, perching, and watering materials. | ||||||
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| Eliza updated the form language (see track changes version provided by Meghan). We also removed the injury/mortality reporting section and added instructions to use the Service's online reporting system for this information (the injury and mortality reporting system, which is the online version of 3-202-17). The permit offices will send a user guide with this permit type to the permittee along with the permit conditions that will explain how to get an account and use the online system. It's unlikely that any of these permittees will not be able to use the online system, but if there should be someone who requires a different format, we can allow them to use the Excel version of form 3-202-17. | ||||||
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| Updated Privacy Act, Paperwork Reduction and FOIA information | ||||||
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| Updated Link to Addresses | ||||||
| Updated Privacy Act, Paperwork Reduction and FOIA information | ||||||
| Added a question on the core information tab to ask whether or not a structured survey protocol was being used. | ||||||
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| General | On all forms except taxidermy, on page 2, paragraph 3, delete the sentence "If you are requesting renewal, you only need to provide information that has changed since your prior application." | |||||
| On all application forms, added the following question to Section E "13) I acknowledge that I have read the form Instructions and FAQ, and have accessed the page with the Return Addresses to obtain the address where I should return this form. Check this box to acknowledge:" |
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| Changed the all of the text to Arial Font | |
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| Combined 3-200-15a and 3-200-15b | |
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| Changed 5 (d) to 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) describing the 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, 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. |
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| Changed answer to Question 20 to 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 Regional Migratory Bird Permit Office by January 31 of each year. | |
| FAQ for Forms 3-200-10c & 3-200-10d | |
| Combined FAQ for Forms 3-200-10c & 3-200-10d | |
| FAQs for Form 3-200-13 | |
| Changed Federal Register statement in Question 2 to See 70 FR 12710 for a complete list) | |
| Changed Question 3 to 3. What activities can I do without a depredation permit? You do not need a federal depredation permit to simply harass or scare birds (except eagles and federally listed threatened or endangered species). |
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| Updated Question 5 Purple Gallinules | |
| Changed Question 7 to 7. What are nonlethal measures? Nonlethal measures are methods that prevent or minimize bird damage without take (take includes purposefully killing or trapping birds).Methods include harassment (e.g., loud noises, pyrotechnics, propane cannons, scarecrows, dogs, trained raptors), habitat management (e.g., grass management, vegetative barriers, fencing and netting), cultural practices (e.g., seasonal timing, landscape placement), and policies (e.g., no feeding policies). Wildlife Services, part of the USDA, can provide information and expertise about preventing depredation and nonlethal methods. Visit their website: www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/wildlifedamage. |
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| Changed Question 10 to What information do I need to include with my application: Your federal depredation permit application will consist of two forms: (1) The Service application form 3-200-13, including Section E questions along with a completed take table; and (2) A current “Form 37 Permit Review Form”. |
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| FAQs for Form 3-200-15a & 3-200-15b | |
| Combined FAQ for Forms 3-200-15a & 3-200-15b | |
| FAQs for Form 3-200-78 | |
| Changed Question 2 to 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 and to collect and distribute naturally molted feathers to members of federally recognized tribes. |
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| Changed Question 3 toDoes the Federal Tribal Eagle Aviary permit authorize the public exhibition of eagles? No. Exhibition of live eagles or eagle parts to the 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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| Changed Question 5 to 5. Can I use eagles for commercial purposes? No. Eagles possessed under a Federal Tribal Eagle Aviary permit may only be used for 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. |
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| Changed Question 8 to 8. What experience must the Primary Caretaker have? The Primary Caretaker must demonstrate sufficient experience handling and caring for eagles. At least 300 hours working with eagles is recommended. 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. |
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| FAQa for Form 3-200-81 | |
| Removed the following question and answer: Does this permit authorize the killing or injury of migratory birds? No. This permit does not authorize intentional or incidental killing or injury of migratory birds or eagles, nor does it absolve the utility for liability from intentional or incidental killing or injury. In the event you find a sick, injured, or orphaned migratory bird, including eagles, a federally permitted rehabilitator or licensed veterinarian can assist with instructions. |
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| Changed Question 7 to Can a utility use migratory bird carcasses for searcher efficiency and scavenger removal trials? Yes. Your permit may authorize migratory bird carcasses to be used for searcher efficiency and scavenger removal trials. Eagles and species federally listed as Threatened or Endangered may not be used. |
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| Changed Question 9 to Can multiple utility projects obtain a single Special Purpose Utility permit to cover all of their projects? Yes. The Service can issue a single permit to a utility with multiple projects. This includes projects of the same type (i.e. multiple wind projects) and projects of different types (i.e. transmission, wind, and solar). The utility should apply to the Service Region where the majority of the activity is occurring. | |
| Changed Question 15 to 15. Are there reporting requirement for Special Purpose Utility Permits? Yes. Permit holders are required to report all birds collected on utility property and all active nests relocated or destroyed. |
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| Changed Question 16 to Will the Service protect the application and report information submitted by the permittee? The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) provides the public with access to agency records unless the records are protected from disclosure by a specific exemption. Exemption 4 protects trade secrets and commercial or financial information that is privileged or confidential. When Service has reason to believe that information that is responsive to a FOIA request may be protected from disclosure under Exemption 4, we will follow the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) FOIA regulations for handling confidential information, and, if required, inform the applicant/permittee of the request and provide an opportunity to object to release. The DOI FOIA regulations for handling confidential information are located at: 43CFR2.26 – 2.36 (http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text- idx?SID=1ae96f673cc70e043eee67771516067e&node=43:1.1.1.1.2&rgn=div5). Nevertheless, when a company submits an application or report, it should clearly identify any information in its application or report that should be considered confidential business information. |
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| Removed Question 18 - Will the Service protect the application and report information submitted by the permittee? The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) provides the public with access to agency records unless the records are protected from disclosure by a specific exemption. Exemption 4 protects trade secrets and commercial or financial information that is privileged or confidential. When Service has reason to believe that information that is responsive to a FOIA request may be protected from disclosure under Exemption 4, we will follow the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) FOIA regulations for handling confidential information, and, if required, inform the applicant/permittee of the request and provide an opportunity to object to release. The DOI FOIA regulations for handling confidential information are located at: 43CFR2.26 – 2.36 (http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/textidx? SID=1ae96f673cc70e043eee67771516067e&node=43:1.1.1.1.2&rgn=div5). Nevertheless, when a company submits an application or report, it should clearly identify any information in its application or report that should be considered confidential business information. |
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