WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a notice called: Wild Bird Conservation Act; Receipt of Permit Application.

The notice was published in the Federal Register on April 10 by Scott Carleton, Acting Branch Chief, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority.

Summary: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), invite the public to comment on an application for the approval of a cooperative breeding program under the Wild Bird Conservation Act (WBCA). With some exceptions, the WBCA prohibits the importation of exotic birds unless Federal authorization is issued that allows the activity. The regulations implementing WBCA also require that we invite public comment on each application received requesting ...