The Wild Bird Conservation Act: Joint Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment of the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries and the Subcommittee on Trade of the Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives, One Hundred Second Congress, Second Session, on H.R. 5013 ... June 16, 1992U.S. Government Printing Office, 1992 - 209 pages |
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... criteria will hopefully produce objective data . For H.R. 5013 to be effective , the listing criteria must be clear , reasonable , and attainable . The period to convert and the method for converting to any new system must be carefully ...
... criteria will hopefully produce objective data . For H.R. 5013 to be effective , the listing criteria must be clear , reasonable , and attainable . The period to convert and the method for converting to any new system must be carefully ...
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... the studies to list the species for trade . The criteria for this list is biologically appro- priate . The Act will also help aviculture to become self - sustaining . Aviculturists have imported wild birds for decades . All species 17.
... the studies to list the species for trade . The criteria for this list is biologically appro- priate . The Act will also help aviculture to become self - sustaining . Aviculturists have imported wild birds for decades . All species 17.
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... criteria . Our proposal is that these criteria be developed by the Secretary in consultation with the interested organizations from the aviculture , conservation , and zoological communities . The development and administration of these ...
... criteria . Our proposal is that these criteria be developed by the Secretary in consultation with the interested organizations from the aviculture , conservation , and zoological communities . The development and administration of these ...
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... criteria : 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 23 22 23 24 ( A ) the population status of the species in the wild , throughout its range ; ( B ) actions recommended by the conference of the parties to the Convention ...
... criteria : 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 23 22 23 24 ( A ) the population status of the species in the wild , throughout its range ; ( B ) actions recommended by the conference of the parties to the Convention ...
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... not listed in the appendices to the Convention . The Secretary may however im- pose a moratorium or quota at any time for these species , after considering the criteria in subsection 1 2 3 4 10 ( b ) ( 1 HR 5013 IH 44.
... not listed in the appendices to the Convention . The Secretary may however im- pose a moratorium or quota at any time for these species , after considering the criteria in subsection 1 2 3 4 10 ( b ) ( 1 HR 5013 IH 44.
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Page 84 - In case of contumacy or refusal to obey a subpoena served upon any person pursuant to this paragraph, the district court of the United States for any district in which such person is found or resides or transacts business, upon application by the United States and after notice to such person, shall have jurisdiction to issue an order requiring such person to appear and give testimony before the...
Page 84 - Witnesses summoned shall be paid the same fees and mileage that are paid to witnesses In the courts of the United States. In case of contumacy or refusal to obey a subpena served upon any person pursuant to this paragraph, the district court of...
Page 85 - Each such Secretary may utilize by agreement, with or without reimbursement, the personnel, services, and facilities of any other Federal agency or any State agency for purposes of enforcing this chapter.
Page 82 - Agreement shall be construed to prevent the adoption or enforcement by any contracting party of measures: [....] (b) necessary to protect human, animal or plant life or health; [....] (g) relating to the conservation of exhaustible natural resources if such measures are made effective in conjunction with restrictions on domestic production or consumption.
Page 84 - Secretary may issue subpoenas for the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of relevant papers, books, and documents, and administer oaths.
Page 84 - No penalty may be assessed under this subsection unless such person is given notice and opportunity for a hearing with respect to such violation.
Page 84 - Any person whose rights secured by the provisions of this title have been infringed by any violation of this title may bring a civil action in a district court of the United States for such relief (including injunctions) as may be appropriate.
Page 86 - Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection any person may commence a civil suit on his own behalf — (A) to enjoin any person, including the United States and any other governmental instrumentality or agency (to the extent permitted by the eleventh amendment to the Constitution), who is alleged to be in violation of any provision of this . Act or regulation issued under the authority thereof...
Page 84 - Upon any failure to pay a penalty assessed under this subsection, the Secretary may request the Attorney General to Institute a civil action In a district court of the United States for any district In which such person is found, resides, or transacts business to collect the penalty and such court shall have jurisdiction to hear and decide any such action.
Page 53 - Subpart J— Standards for the Humane and Healthful Transport of Wild Mammals and Birds to the United States SOURCE: 57 FR 27108, June 17, 1992, unless otherwise noted.