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Title 45 → Subtitle B → Chapter VI → Part 670 → Subpart E → §670.23 |
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.
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.