10,000 Birds

AUGUST 14, 2017

The short answer is that Congress passed NEPA, ESA, and all of the other federal environmental laws and it can modify and create exceptions to those laws by passing subsequent legislation. That is precisely what Congress has done with regard to building barriers along the border with Mexico.

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Laws San Diego United States Arizona 130

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 12, 2021

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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Maryland New York Birds New Jersey 201

10,000 Birds

MARCH 7, 2023

Schulman The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 (MBTA) is the legislative implementation of the Migratory Bird Treaty negotiated with Great Britain, on behalf of Canada, in 1916 (subsequent treaties with Mexico, Japan, and Russia have been incorporated into the Act). Treaties trump state laws.

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Connecticut Washington Legislation Hunting 147

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JANUARY 28, 2014

From the American Bird Conservancy : The mayor of Albuquerque and the director of the city’s animal welfare department have been named in a lawsuit alleging that the officials have committed animal cruelty by allowing certain illegal and improper animal management practices to occur related to abandonment of stray cats. They do great work!

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Albuquerque Neutering Trap Neuter Return Stray Cat 181

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. However, a memo does not have the force of law, so FWS proposed a regulation to implement its interpretation of the MBTA. The public can comment until July 20, 2020. of the EIS.).

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Industry Birds Laws Maryland 325