3-200-71: Eagle Incidental Take (Specific Permit)
Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, 50 CFR 22.200, 22.250, and 22.260
What is this Permit For?
This Specific Permit authorizes the incidental take of bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) and golden eagles (Aquila chrysaetos) associated with operation of wind energy projects (50 CFR 22.250), power line activities (50 CFR 22.260), or other activities not specified in regulation. Incidental take means take that is foreseeable and results from, but is not the purpose of, an activity. Specific permits are available for activities that do not meet general permit eligibility criteria or to those requesting the customization of a specific permit.
PLEASE READ:Application FAQs and Instructions
Permit Details:
Tier 1 - $28,000
Tier 2 - $36,000
Federal, Tribal, State, or local government agency or any individual or institution acting on behalf of that agency must pay the $10,000 administration fee. We will not charge a permit application fee (Tier 1 - $18,000, Tier 2 - $26,000) to such agencies. If you fail to submit evidence of agency status with your application, we will require the submission of all processing fees prior to the acceptance of the application for processing, unless otherwise authorized or waived.
Amendment Fee:
$500
Duration: Up to 30 years
Application review time: 60–90 days (minimum)
Application: Form 3-200-71
FAQs:Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions: Application Form Instructions
Annual Report Form: Form 3–202–15
Regulations: 50 CFR 22.200, 50 CFR 22.250, 50 CFR 22.260
Helpful tips in completing your application:
Common Questions | Answers |
Under what circumstances can eagle take be authorized under this type of permit? | This permit authorizes incidental take of eagles where the take results from but is not the purpose of an otherwise lawful activity. Specifically, this permit authorizes incidental take of eagles by wind energy generation projects, power line infrastructure, and other activities that may result in incidental death or injury of eagles. |
Can this permit be used for purposeful take of eagles for any purposes? | No. This permit only authorizes incidental take, as defined above. For purposeful take of eagles, contact your Regional Migratory Bird Permit Office. |
What is required to determine if there is a nest near my project? | As the applicant, you are responsible for determining if there are eagle nests near your project. To determine if there are eagle nests near your project, the Service recommends both a desktop analysis and field-based surveys. |
Will I be required to submit a report? | All permittees must submit an annual report using the Service Form 3-202-15. The report must include any discovered eagle remains or injured eagles, including species, condition, discovery date, location, and other information relevant to eagle identification. Permittees are also required to report dead or injured eagles discovered in the Service’s Injury and Mortality Reporting System (IMR) no later than two weeks from the date of discovery of eagle remains or eagle injury. |