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BALD AND GOLDEN EAGLE PROTECTION ACT § 668. Bald and golden eagles
All Project Managers are required to contact the USFS if they believe they will not be able
to follow the management guidelines.
PENALTIES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE:
A criminal violation of the Eagle Act can result in a year in prison and a fine of $100,000
for an individual or $200,000 for an organization. A second violation of the Eagle Act
is a felony and can result in a maximum of two years in prison and fines of up to $250,000
for individuals and $500,000 for an organization. Maximum civil penalties are $5,000
for each violation.
"Disturbance includes activities that may occur during construction
and those that may result after the initial activities have occurred
(foreseeable, ongoing future uses). Therefore, impacts may not necessarily
be limited to the footprint of the initial activity.
In general, routine activities such as maintenance of existing facilities
would not need to be permitted unless the activity resulted in a significantly
different intensity and likelihood eagles will be disturbed.
The project biologist will need to take into consideration the following factors:
topography, vegetation, ambient sound levels,
eagle habituation to human activities, line-of-sight, and levels of project-generated
sound and visual stimuli.
Technical assistance for bald eagle issues and permits is provided by the USFWS
field offices. If you are a consultant working for WSDOT, contact your project office
if you need technical assistance from a USFWS field office. The project office will
work directly with the USFWS field office.
The management guidelines suggest conducting work outside of sensitive periods
at recommended distances from various activities. If, after consultation with the project
office, a project will not be able to meet the distance or restrict project timing to comply
with the management guidelines, a permit would be needed to conduct the proposed activity.
If you are a consultant working for WSDOT, contact your project office if you think a
project you are reviewing will not be able to follow the management guidelines. The project
office will work with USFWS. [1]
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Bald Eagle Protection Act of 1940
(16 U.S.C. 668-668d, 54 Stat. 250) as amended.
Approved June 8, 1940, and amended by P.L 86-70 (73 Stat. 143) June 25, 1959;
P.L. 87-884 (76 Stat. 1346) October 24, 1962; P.L. 92-535 (86 Stat. 1064)
October 23, 1972; and P.L. 95-616 (92 Stat. 3114) November 8, 1978.
This law provides for the protection of the bald eagle (the national emblem)
and the golden eagle by prohibiting, except under certain specified conditions,
the taking, possession and commerce of such birds. The 1972 amendments
increased penalties for violating provisions of the Act or regulations issued
pursuant thereto and strengthened other enforcement measures. Rewards are
provided for information leading to arrest and conviction for violation of the Act.
The 1978 amendment authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to permit the taking
of golden eagle nests that interfere with resource development or recovery operations.
(See also the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Endangered Species Act.)
A 1994 Memorandum (59 F.R. 22953, April 29, 1994) President William J. Clinton
to the heads of Executive Agencies and Departments sets out the policy concerning
collection and distribution of eagle feathers for Native American religious purposes.
TITLE 16. CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 5A. PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE
BALD AND GOLDEN EAGLE PROTECTION ACT § 668. Bald and golden eagles
TAKE PHOTOS - MOST ESPECIALLY OF NESTING AREAS
AND THE PROPOSED PIPELINE CANNOT
YES, CANNOT
GO
THROUGH
THIS
AREA.
More here from Wikipedia and photos above
http://www.interior.gov/news/pressreleases/interior-department-releases-revised-rule-to-ensure-long-term-monitoring-and-protection-of-eagles-while-facilitating-renewable-energy-development.cfm
[1] US Dept of Transportation Compliance with State Regulations and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act Frequently Asked Questions
PENALTIES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE:
A criminal violation of the Eagle Act can result in a year in prison and a fine of $100,000
for an individual or $200,000 for an organization. A second violation of the Eagle Act
is a felony and can result in a maximum of two years in prison and fines of up to $250,000
for individuals and $500,000 for an organization. Maximum civil penalties are $5,000
for each violation.
More here:
KENTUCKY - No Eminent Domain
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