[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 94 (Tuesday, May 14, 1996)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 24267]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-11972]



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DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

50 CFR Part 16


Review of Injurious Wildlife Regulations

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of review of regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Fish and Wildlife Service is reviewing 50 CFR Part 16 to 
determine to what extent it should be reinvented. 50 CFR Part 16 
addresses the importation or shipment of injurious wildlife. Applicable 
legislation will be reviewed, the process for identifying and listing 
injurious wildlife will be examined, and import restrictions will be 
evaluated.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before July 15, 1996.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed or sent by fax to the Chief, Division 
of Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance, U.S. Fish and Wildlife 
Service, 1849 C Street, N.W., Mail Stop 840 ARLSQ, Washington, D.C. 
20240, or FAX (703) 358-2044.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Susan Mangin, Division of Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance at 
(703) 358-1718.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 50 CFR Part 16 implements provisions of the 
Lacey Act of 1900 (18 U.S.C. 42). The Lacey Act restricts importation 
of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians that are deemed 
injurious to humans, agriculture, horticulture, forestry, wildlife, or 
wildlife resources of the United States. Interest has increased in 
preventing the introduction of harmful nonindigenous species. As 50 CFR 
is reinvented, alternatives to the current approach for implementing 
the Lacey Act will be considered. Specific comments from other Federal 
agencies, States, and the private sector are requested.

    Dated: May 6, 1996.
Bruce Blanchard,
Deputy Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
[FR Doc. 96-11972 Filed 5-13-96; 8:45 am]
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