At the same time, the Service published this final environmental assessment of its proposal to create permits allowing the take of bald or golden eagles and their nests.
Download the Final Environmental Assessment: Proposal to Permit Take as Provided Under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act
In April, 2012, the Service published this Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR), seeking public input on the 2009 permit regulations.
Download Federal Register Notice - April 13, 2012 - Eagle Permits; Revisions to Regulations Governing Take Necessary To Protect Interests in Particular Localities
Regulations.gov Docket - Eagle Permits; Modifications to Regulations Governing Take to Protect Interests in Particular Localities
In December, 2013, the Service published the final rule that extended the maximum term for programmatic permits to 30 years, while maintaining discretion to issue permits of shorter duration as appropriate.
Download Federal Register Notice - Dec. 9, 2013 - Eagle Permits; Changes in the Regulations Governing Eagle Permitting
The Service initiated a public scoping process to take public input on all aspects of eagle management, including permit terms and conditions, mitigation, cultural resources, research, and management objectives. After this date, there were numerous meetings that aimed to get input on the subject of eagle management from the public.
Download Federal Register Notice Eagle Permits; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment or an Environmental Impact Statement, June 23, 2014
There was a public meeting in Sacramento on July 22nd where the Service was able to take public input on all aspects of eagle management, including permit terms and conditions, mitigation, cultural resources, research and management objectives. Anyone and everyone is welcome to attend and give their input on the future of eagles in America.
Location:
Red Lion Hotel Woodlake Conference Center Sacramento
500 Leisure Lane
Sacramento, California 95815
There was a public meeting in Minneapolis on July 24th where the Service was able to take public input on all aspects of eagle management, including permit terms and conditions, mitigation, cultural resources, research and management objectives. Anyone and everyone is welcome to attend and give their input on the future of eagles in America.
Location:
DoubleTree Bloomington-Minneapolis South
7800 Normandale Blvd
Bloomington, MN 55439
There was a public meeting in Albuquerque on July 29th where the Service was able to take public input on all aspects of eagle management, including permit terms and conditions, mitigation, cultural resources, research and management objectives. Anyone and everyone is welcome to attend and give their input on the future of eagles in America.
There was a public meeting in Denver on July 31st where the Service was able to take public input on all aspects of eagle management, including permit terms and conditions, mitigation, cultural resources, research and management objectives. Anyone and everyone is welcome to attend and give their input on the future of eagles in America.
There was a public meeting in Washington, DC on August 7th where the Service was able to take public input on all aspects of eagle management, including permit terms and conditions, mitigation, cultural resources, research and management objectives. Anyone and everyone is welcome to attend and give their input on the future of eagles in America.
Location:
Department of the Interior, South Banquet Room
1951 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20006
The Service plans to release proposed revisions to eagle permit regulations and a draft NEPA document analyzing the proposed management objectives and rule revisions and various alternatives.
Download Eagle Permits; Take Necessary To Protect Interests in Particular Localities; Final Rules
Regulations.gov Docket - Eagle Permits; Modifications to Regulations Governing Take to Protect Interests in Particular Localities
