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NOTICE TO APPLICANTS: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, pursuant to Presidential Memorandum “Temporary Withdrawal of All Areas on the Outer Continental Shelf from Offshore Wind Leasing and Review of the Federal Government’s Leasing and Permitting Practices for Wind Projects” is temporarily ceasing issuance of permits to wind facilities until further notice.
Who needs this permit?
An individual, business, agency, or Tribe needs this permit to take Bald Eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) or Golden Eagles (Aquila chrysaetos) incidentally under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA). The incidental take of an eagle means the species is harmed, harassed, killed, etc. as a foreseeable byproduct of an activity where the take is not the primary intent but may happen incidentally.
The 3-200-71 permit is available for both general and specific circumstances. Use the Eagle Incidental Take – Specific application if your activity is not associated with wind energy projects or powerlines. For these activities, use the alternative 3-200-71 permit: Eagle Incidental Take – General.
Check out the Application FAQs for more information and the Application Instructions for help with applying.
What do I need to apply?
You must attach the following to your application:
- Maps and photographs of the location of the activity, if available.
- Copies of any Federal, State, Tribal, and/or local authorizations/permits required for your activity.
- A copy of your Eagle Conservation Plan or other appropriate documentation.
Is there a fee?
Yes. The fees are:
- $28,000 for Tier 1
- $36,000 for Tier 2
- $500 for an amendment
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.
When does it expire?
The permit is valid up to 30 years.
Are there reporting requirements?
Yes. 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.
What else do I need to know?
Anyone who assists or acts as your agent for the activities under this permit must have their own 3-200-71 specific permit or be identified by you as a sub-permittee on the application.
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.