Proposed Changes to Migratory Bird Treaty Act
10,000 Birds
JUNE 16, 2020
The changes revolve around an issue known as “incidental take,” which are actions that harm or kill birds incidental to another lawful activity. The Obama Administration adopted this interpretation in a memo. 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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