Migratory Bird Permits; Revisions to Migratory Bird Import and Export Regulations, 55450-55451 [E8-22516]

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On August 13, 2008, we published a document in the Federal Register (73 FR 47092) that revised the regulations governing migratory bird permitting at 50 CFR part 21. Section 21.21(b) of the revised regulations concern import and export permits for migratory birds. In that section, we inadvertently used the term ‘‘migratory game birds’’ in a way that contradicts the existing definition of that term in our regulations at 50 CFR 20.11(a). The definition at 50 CFR 20.11(a) limits the definition of ‘‘migratory game birds’’ to, among other things, those migratory birds ‘‘for which E:\FR\FM\25SER1.SGM 25SER1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 187 / Thursday, September 25, 2008 / Rules and Regulations open seasons are prescribed’’ in part 20. Because of this definition, many of the migratory birds that we had intended 50 CFR 21.21(b) to cover are not covered by the new regulations. We are therefore publishing this document to correct the final regulations by revising § 21.21(b) to remove the term ‘‘migratory game birds’’ and instead use the more generic term ‘‘migratory birds.’’ List of Subjects in 50 CFR Part 21 Exports, Hunting, Imports, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Transportation, Wildlife. ■ Accordingly, 50 CFR part 21 is corrected by making the following correcting amendments: PART 21—MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS 1. The authority citation for part 21 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: Migratory Bird Treaty Act, 40 Stat. 755 (16 U.S.C. 703); Public Law 95–616, 92 Stat. 3112 (16 U.S.C. 712(2)); Public Law 106–108, 113 Stat. 1491, Note following 16 U.S.C. 703. § 21.21 [Amended] 2. In § 21.21, amend paragraph (b) introductory text by: ■ a. Removing the words ‘‘Game bird’’ from the heading; and ■ b. Removing the word ‘‘game’’ both times that it appears in the second and third sentences. ■ Dated: September 19, 2008. 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We took this action to provide appropriate flexibility to ensure that fisheries and artificial propagation programs are managed consistently with the conservation needs of threatened salmon and steelhead. Under this change, the section 4(d) protections apply to natural and hatchery fish with an intact adipose fin, but not to listed hatchery fish that have had their PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 55451 adipose fin removed prior to release into the wild. Additionally, we made several simplifying and clarifying changes to the 4(d) protective regulations including updating an expired limit (§ 223.203(b)(2)), providing a temporary exemption for ongoing research and enhancement activities, and applying the same set of 14 limits to all threatened Pacific salmon and steelhead ESUs or DPSs. On March 29, 2006, we proposed to list the Puget Sound steelhead DPS as a threatened species (71 FR 15666). On February 7, 2007 (72 FR 5648), we proposed protective regulations for Puget Sound steelhead under section 4(d) of the ESA. On May 11, 2007, we issued a final determination listing the Puget Sound steelhead DPS as threatened, and we announced that we would finalize protective regulations in a subsequent Federal Register notice (72 FR 26722). In this final rule we apply the 4(d) protective regulations adopted for other Pacific salmonids, as amended in June 2005 (70 FR 37160; June 28, 2005), to Puget Sound steelhead. Summary of Comments Received in Response to the Proposed Rule We solicited public comment on the proposed protective regulations and draft Environmental Assessment (EA) (72 FR 5648; February 7, 2007) and received nine comments in response. Comments received consisted of e-mails and letters submitted by or for the following entities: Lummi Nation, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, Native Fish Society, Port Gamble S’Klallam and Jamestown S’Klallam Tribes, Tulalip Tribes of Washington, U.S. Department of Interior, Washington Forest Protection Association, Western States Petroleum Association, and Wild Fish Conservancy. Copies of the full text of comments received are available upon request (see ADDRESSES and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT). Below we address the comments received that pertain to proposed protective regulations for Puget Sound steelhead. Comment 1: One commenter recommended that we re-open the comment period on the proposed 4(d) limits after making a final listing determination. This commenter also believed that we should explain each of the 4(d) limits in greater detail to prevent confusion regarding which 4(d) limits would be in effect for Puget Sound steelhead. 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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 187 (Thursday, September 25, 2008)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-22516]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

50 CFR Part 21

[FWS-R9-MB-2007-0012; 91200-1231-9BPP]
RIN 1018-AV35


Migratory Bird Permits; Revisions to Migratory Bird Import and 
Export Regulations

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Correcting amendments.

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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, published a document 
in the Federal Register on August 13, 2008 that revised the regulations 
governing migratory bird permitting. That document inadvertently used 
the term ``migratory game birds'' in a way that contradicts the 
existing definition of that term elsewhere in our regulations. This 
document corrects the final regulations.

DATES: This rule is effective on September 25, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. George T. Allen, Division of 
Migratory Bird Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 703-358-
1825.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On August 13, 2008, we published a document in the Federal Register 
(73 FR 47092) that revised the regulations governing migratory bird 
permitting at 50 CFR part 21. Section 21.21(b) of the revised 
regulations concern import and export permits for migratory birds. In 
that section, we inadvertently used the term ``migratory game birds'' 
in a way that contradicts the existing definition of that term in our 
regulations at 50 CFR 20.11(a). The definition at 50 CFR 20.11(a) 
limits the definition of ``migratory game birds'' to, among other 
things, those migratory birds ``for which

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open seasons are prescribed'' in part 20. Because of this definition, 
many of the migratory birds that we had intended 50 CFR 21.21(b) to 
cover are not covered by the new regulations. We are therefore 
publishing this document to correct the final regulations by revising 
Sec.  21.21(b) to remove the term ``migratory game birds'' and instead 
use the more generic term ``migratory birds.''

List of Subjects in 50 CFR Part 21

    Exports, Hunting, Imports, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements, Transportation, Wildlife.

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Accordingly, 50 CFR part 21 is corrected by making the following 
correcting amendments:

PART 21--MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS

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1. The authority citation for part 21 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: Migratory Bird Treaty Act, 40 Stat. 755 (16 U.S.C. 
703); Public Law 95-616, 92 Stat. 3112 (16 U.S.C. 712(2)); Public 
Law 106-108, 113 Stat. 1491, Note following 16 U.S.C. 703.


Sec.  21.21  [Amended]

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2. In Sec.  21.21, amend paragraph (b) introductory text by:
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a. Removing the words ``Game bird'' from the heading; and
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b. Removing the word ``game'' both times that it appears in the second 
and third sentences.

    Dated: September 19, 2008.
Sara Prigan,
Federal Register Liaison.
[FR Doc. E8-22516 Filed 9-24-08; 8:45 am]
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