FreeLists / va-bird / [va-bird] Threat to Migratory Bird Rule

["Paul P." <cheep@xxxxxxxxx>]

Richard Roberts posted:

"It is indeed a Federal crime under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of
1918, which protects migratory and insectivorous birds, including their
nests, eggs, and parts (feathers, etc.). ..."

I may have completely mixed up, but according to a staffer on the Senate
Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee, who I heard speak last
week, there will be a hearing tomorrow (June 10th) regarding this rule
in the context of the Congressional discussions on water (esp. the Clean
Water Act).  I don't remember the specifics, but apparently this rule is
threatened by how Congress defines bodies of water (navigable, open,
etc).  There was an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rule Making that has
since closed, and is expected to lead to a Notice of Proposed Rule
Making.  Sorry I don't have more specific and clearer information than
this, but perhaps someone else on the list who has been following this
could explain.

Good birding,
Paul Pisano
Arlington, VA
cheep@xxxxxxxxx


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