The Board of Wildlife Resources is proposing to regulate the incidental take of migratory birds and their habitats in Virginia by establishing a regulatory framework for the administration, implementation, and enforcement of an incidental take permitting program (learn more). This action is being taken under the Board’s statutory oversight authorities described in §29.1-501.A of the Code of Virginia and the Department of Wildlife Resources’ conservation and management authorities described in §29.1-521.A(2) and §29.1-521.A(10) of the Code of Virginia. The intent of this proposal is to provide protections to migratory birds and their habitats while authorizing some level of take that may occur incidental to certain otherwise lawful activities. This rule would make Virginia one of the first states to “backstop” recent federal attempts to rollback longstanding migratory bird protection afforded under the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Use the link below to submit comments about the proposed regulation. Comments may also be submitted through means other than the website. You may email your comments to [email protected]. You may also submit written comments via postal mail addressed to the DWR Regulatory Coordinator, Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, 7870 Villa Park Dr., P.O. Box 90778, Henrico, VA 23228-0778. Regardless of the method you use to comment, whenever possible, please provide as much detail as possible about suggested language changes, alternative approaches or other considerations to help us understand your position on the proposal.
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Definitions and Miscellaneous: Importation, Possession, Sale, Etc., of Animals. | |
| VAC | Title |
|---|---|
| 4VAC15-30-70 | Incidental Take of Bird Species. (New) |