3-200-81 Application Special Purpose - Utility

A Federal Migratory Bird Special Purpose - Utility permit is required for utilities to collect, transport, and temporarily possess migratory birds found dead on utility property, structures, and rights-of-way as well as, in emergency circumstances, relocate or destroy active nests. Utilities include facilities that generate or transmit electricity, gas, oil, water, or communications structures such as cellular towers, microwave transmitters and their related infrastructure, as well as resource development and recovery businesses.

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The purpose of Migratory Bird Permits is to promote long-term conservation of migratory birds and their habitats and encourage joint stewardship with others.
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Migratory birds