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Proposed Changes to Migratory Bird Treaty Act

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The public can comment until July 20, 2020. The changes revolve around an issue known as “incidental take,” which are actions that harm or kill birds incidental to another lawful activity. However, a memo does not have the force of law, so FWS proposed a regulation to implement its interpretation of the MBTA.

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Proposed Changes to Migratory Bird Treaty Act – Part II

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As explained in an earlier post , the changes revolve around an issue known as “incidental take,” which are actions that harm or kill birds incidental to another lawful activity. However, a memo does not have the force of law, so FWS proposed a regulation ( i.e. , a rule) to implement its interpretation of the MBTA.

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