Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act

Legislation (16 USC 668-668c) that prohibits anyone without a permit issued by the Secretary of the Interior from "taking" bald eagles or golden eagles, including their parts, nests, or eggs. The full suite of regulations promulgated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) under this Act is available at 50 CFR 22.

Regulations Applicable to Energy Development

The entire suite of regulations issued by the USFWS under this Act may be applicable to energy development activities.

• Eagle Permits (50 CFR 22)
  Regulations issued by the USFWS under the authority of the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, including definitions for "take, including "disturb"

Relevant Web Site(s)

• USFWS Bald and Golden Eagle
  Provides information about the USFWS program managing bald and golden eagles
• USFWS National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines
  Provides information regarding how to avoid disturbing bald eagles and about land use practice beneficial to bald eagles