What Happened
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) proposes substantial revisions to regulations implementing the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA) intended to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of eagle take permitting.
Read more in the full Regulatory Alert.
What to Watch
- Learn more about the proposed changes to the Eagle Act regulations at: https://www.fws.gov/regulations/eagle
- Public information sessions via webinar will be held on October 20 and November 3.
- Submit comments through November 29, 2022, on www.regulations.gov under Docket Number FWS-HQ-MB-2020-0023.
SWCA Lens
SWCA’s eagle experts and permitting specialists can help you evaluate if an eagle permit may be warranted, navigate current permit procedures, identify appropriate eagle conservation measures, and understand the proposed changes to Eagle Act permitting regulations.
