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Bowers Field Wildlife Hazard Management Plan <br /> 4 Local, state, and federal wildlife regulations and <br /> permits <br /> Federal, state, and local governments administer laws and regulations that protect most <br /> wildlife and their habitat. Several laws affect wildlife management at airports and <br /> wildlife management personnel should be educated about these regulations to ensure <br /> compliance. In general,taking most wildlife is regulated through permit processes, <br /> overseen by federal and state agencies. Eagles and threatened and endangered(T&E) <br /> species require a permit to harass. A federal annual migratory bird depredation permit is <br /> necessary for a successful wildlife control program at ELN. USDA WS provided a <br /> completed Form 37 and guidance on how to apply for this permit from the United States <br /> Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). <br /> 4.1 Wildlife Categories <br /> CFR Title 50,RCW Chapter 77, and WAC Chapter 232-12 define the categories of <br /> wildlife and regulations for them. Some are overseen by the USFWS and others by the <br /> Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). <br /> For the purposes of this document, feral and free roaming dogs, cats, and other domestic <br /> animals are considered"wildlife"because of hazards they pose to aircraft, but are mostly <br /> regulated under municipal laws. Table 2 lists species and groups (though not exhaustive) <br /> that wildlife control personnel may face throughout the year and whether permits are <br /> needed for control of those species. Wildlife control personnel will be trained in species <br /> identification so they can determine the relevant laws and necessary permits for those <br /> species they intend to manage. <br /> 4.2 Federal Wildlife Regulations <br /> Several federal regulations, including the Migratory Bird Treaty Act,the Lacey Act,the <br /> Endangered Species Act,Bald and Golden Eagle Act of 1940,the Clean Water Act,the <br /> National Environmental Policy Act,and the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and <br /> Rodenticide Act regulate various aspects of ELN's wildlife management activities. <br /> Additional regulations that may affect wildlife control activities at ELN are found in the <br /> Code of Federal Regulations(CFR),and several federal agencies may be responsible for <br /> their implementation. Federal wildlife laws are typically administered by the USFWS <br /> and primarily involve migratory birds and T&E species. <br /> 4-1 <br /> 31 December 2024 <br />