50 CFR 1.1
§ 1.1 Meaning of terms.
As used in this chapter, unless separately defined, terms shall have the meaning ascribed in this part.
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50 CFR 1.2
§ 1.2 Authorized representative.
Authorized representative means the subordinate official to which a principal official has delegated authority to act on a particular matter or a class of matters. The Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is frequently the authorized representative of the Secretary of the Interior, as also may be a regional directo…
50 CFR 1.3
§ 1.3 Service.
Service means the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior.
50 CFR 1.4
§ 1.4 Director.
Director means the Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or the authorized representative of such official.
50 CFR 1.5
§ 1.5 Officer in Charge.
Officer in Charge means any person in charge of a national fish hatchery, national wildlife refuge, research center, or other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service installation, or the authorized representative of such official.
50 CFR 1.6
§ 1.6 Person.
Person means an individual, club, association, partnership, corporation, or private or public body, any one or all, as the context requires.
50 CFR 1.7
§ 1.7 Regional director.
Regional director means the official in charge of a region of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or the authorized representative of such official.
50 CFR 1.8
§ 1.8 Secretary.
Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior or the authorized representative of such official.
50 CFR 2.1
§ 2.1 Headquarters.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is composed of a main office in the Washington, DC, area, referred to as “Headquarters”; eight regional offices, which are described in § 2.2; and a variety of field installations, a nationwide network of law enforcement agents, and a number of field study teams for biological and eco…
50 CFR 2.2
§ 2.2 Regional offices.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has eight regional offices that are responsible for implementing national policies. Each Regional Director has jurisdiction over Service activities performed by field installations in the State(s) encompassed by the region. Field installations include ecological services stations, end…
50 CFR 3.1
§ 3.1 Discrimination prohibited.
No person shall, on the ground of race, color, creed, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to any form of discrimination or segregation under any program or activity, or in the use of any facility or accommodation of the Service.
50 CFR 3.2
§ 3.2 Federal financial assistance.
The provisions of 43 CFR part 17, which implements title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, are applicable to any program or activity for which Federal financial assistance is provided under any law administered by the Service, including the programs and activities that are federally assisted under the laws listed in…
50 CFR 3.3
§ 3.3 Discrimination by contractors and permittees prohibited.
The provisions of part III of Executive Order 10925 (3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp. p. 448) and the provisions of Executive Order 11114 (3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp. p. 774), as they may be amended, and the regulations of the President's Council on Equal Opportunity, the President's Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity, contain…
50 CFR 10.1
§ 10.1 Purpose of regulations.
The regulations of this Subchapter B are promulgated to implement the following statutes enforced by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service which regulate the taking, possession, transportation, sale, purchase, barter, exportation, and importation of wildlife:
50 CFR 10.2
§ 10.2 Scope of regulations.
The various parts of this subchapter B are interrelated, and particular note should be taken that the parts must be construed with reference to each other.
50 CFR 10.3
§ 10.3 Other applicable laws.
No statute or regulation of any State shall be construed to relieve a person from the restrictions, conditions, and requirements contained in this subchapter B. In addition, nothing in this subchapter B, nor any permit issued under this subchapter B, shall be construed to relieve a person from any other requirements im…
50 CFR 10.4
§ 10.4 When regulations apply.
The regulations of this subchapter B shall apply to all matters arising after the effective date of such regulations, with the following exceptions: (a) Civil penalty proceedings. Except as otherwise provided in § 11.25, the civil penalty assessment procedures contained in this subchapter B shall apply only to any proc…
50 CFR 10.11
§ 10.11 Scope of definitions.
In addition and subject to definitions contained in applicable statutes and subsequent parts or sections of this subchapter B, words or their variants shall have the meanings ascribed in this subpart. Throughout this subchapter B words in the singular form shall include the plural, words in the plural form shall includ…
50 CFR 10.12
§ 10.12 Definitions.
Aircraft means any contrivance used for flight in the air. Amphibians means a member of the class, Amphibia, including, but not limited to, frogs, toads, and salamanders; including any part, product, egg, or offspring thereof, or the dead body or parts thereof (excluding fossils), whether or not included in a manufactu…
50 CFR 10.13
§ 10.13 List of Birds Protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
(a) Legal authority for this list. The legal authorities for this list are the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA; 16 U.S.C. 703-712), the Fish and Wildlife Improvement Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 742l), and the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 (16 U.S.C. 742a-742j). The MBTA implements Conventions between the United States and f…
50 CFR 10.21
§ 10.21 Director.
(a) Mail forwarded to the Director for law enforcement purposes should be addressed to Chief, Office of Law Enforcement, at the address provided at 50 CFR 2.1(b). (b) Mail sent to the Director regarding permits for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Fauna (CITES), injurious wi…
50 CFR 10.22
§ 10.22 Law enforcement offices.
(a) Service law enforcement offices are located in Service regional offices. Regional office addresses are provided at 50 CFR 2.2. Mail should be addressed to “Special Agent in Charge, Office of Law Enforcement, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service” at the appropriate regional office address. Telephone numbers for Service la…
50 CFR 11.1
§ 11.1 Purpose of regulations.
The regulations contained in this part provide uniform rules and procedures for the assessment of civil penalties in connection with violations of certain laws and regulations enforced by the Service.
50 CFR 11.2
§ 11.2 Scope of regulations.
The regulations contained in this part apply only to actions arising under the following laws and regulations issued thereunder: (a) Lacey Act, 18 U.S.C. 42-43; (b) Lacey Act Amendments of 1981, 16 U.S.C. 3371 et seq.; (c) Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, 16 U.S.C. 668-668d; (d) Endangered Species Act of 1973, 16…
50 CFR 11.3
§ 11.3 Filing of documents.
(a) Whenever a document or other paper is required to be filed under this part within a certain time, such document or paper will be considered filed as of the date of the postmark if mailed, or the date actually delivered to the office where filing is required. The time periods set forth in this part shall begin to ru…
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