45 CFR 670.23

§ 670.23 Specific issuance criteria.

United States · 45 CFR — Public Welfare · Status: effective

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Citation: 45 CFR 670.23, § 670.23 Specific issuance criteria, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/219704
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Permits authorizing the taking of mammals, birds, plants, or invertebrates designated as a Specially Protected Species of mammals, birds, and plants in § 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. Lethal techniques may only be used on Specially Protected Species where there is no suitable alternative technique; and (d) The authorized taking, transporting, carrying or shipping will be carried out in a humane manner.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.