[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: 45CFR670.23]



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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 E_Specially Protected Species of Mammals, Birds, and Plants

 

Sec. 670.23  Specific issuance criteria.





    Permits authorizing the taking of mammals, birds, or plants 

designated as a Specially Protected Species of mammals, birds, and 

plants in Sec. 670.25 may only be issued if:

    (a) There is a compelling scientific purpose for such taking;

    (b) The actions allowed under any such permit will not jeopardize 

the existing natural ecological system, or the survival of the affected 

species or population;

    (c) The taking involves non-lethal techniques, where appropriate; 

and

    (d) The authorized taking, transporting, carrying or shipping will 

be carried out in a humane manner.