[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 45, Volume 3]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 45CFR670.17]



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                        TITLE 45--PUBLIC WELFARE

 

                 CHAPTER VI--NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

 

PART 670_CONSERVATION OF ANTARCTIC ANIMALS AND PLANTS--Table of Contents

 

       Subpart D_Native Mammals, Birds, Plants, and Invertebrates

 

Sec. 670.17  Specific issuance criteria.





    With the exception of specially protected species of mammals, birds, 

and plants designated in subpart E of this part, permits to engage in a 

taking or harmful interference:

    (a) May be issued only for the purpose of providing--

    (1) Specimens for scientific study or scientific information; or

    (2) Specimens for museums, zoological gardens, or other educational 

or cultural institutions or uses; or

    (3) For unavoidable consequences of scientific activities or the 

construction and operation of scientific support facilities; and

    (b) Shall ensure, as far as possible, that--

    (1) No more native mammals, birds, or plants are taken than are 

necessary to meet the purposes set forth in paragraph (a) of this 

section;

    (2) No more native mammals or native birds are taken in any year 

than can normally be replaced by net natural reproduction in the 

following breeding season;

    (3) The variety of species and the balance of the natural ecological 

systems within Antarctica are maintained; and

    (4) The authorized taking, transporting, carrying, or shipping of 

any native mammal or bird is carried out in a humane manner.