45 C.F.R. Subpart E—Specially Protected Species of Mammals, Birds, and Plants
Title 45 - Public Welfare
Permits authorizing the taking of mammals, birds, or plants 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; and (d) The authorized taking, transporting, carrying or shipping will be carried out in a humane manner. In addition to the information required in subpart C of this part, an applicant seeking a permit to take a Specially Protected Species shall include the following in the application: (a) A detailed scientific justification of the need for taking the Specially Protected Species, including a discussion of possible alternative species; (b) Information demonstrating that the proposed action will not jeopardize the existing natural ecological system or the survival of the affected species or population; and (c) Information establishing that the taking, transporting, carrying, or shipping of any native bird or native mammal will be carried out in a humane manner. The following two species have been designated as Specially Protected Species by the Antarctic Treaty Parties and are hereby designated Specially Protected Species:
Common Name and Scientific Name Kerguelen Fur Seal—Arctocephalus tropicales gazella. Ross Seal—Ommatophoca rossii. [63 FR 50164, Sept. 21, 1998, as amended at 66 FR 46740, Sept. 7, 2001]
Title 45: Public Welfare
PART 670—CONSERVATION OF ANTARCTIC ANIMALS AND PLANTS
Subpart E—Specially Protected Species of Mammals, Birds, and Plants
§ 670.23 Specific issuance criteria.
§ 670.24 Content of permit applications.
§ 670.25 Designation of specially protected species of native mammals, birds and plants.
§ 670.26 [Reserved]
