CFR > Title 45 - Public Welfare > SUBTITLE B—Regulations Relating to Public Welfare > CHAPTER VI—NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (parts 601 to 690) > PART 670—CONSERVATION OF ANTARCTIC ANIMALS AND PLANTS > SUBPART E—Specially Protected Species of Mammals, Birds, and Plants (§670.23 to §670.26) > 670.23—Specific issuance criteria.

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.