Obama White House offering 30-year eagle-killing permits in plan to boost windmill industry

National Post ^ | Dec. 6, 2013 | Dina Cappiello

[45Auto]

There are other federal laws governing the protection of Eagles, but it looks like the Secretary of the Interior can issue permits (although I thought these were of a limited nature - not a blanket kill permit for 30 years - I thibk the Pres is subverting the Law of the Land and stretching his Constituional authority again. Eagle Protection

[45Auto]

Of course, then there's the Lacy Law from 1900: "Lacey Act The Lacy Act was passed in 1900, and protects bald eagles by making it a Federal offense to take, possess, transport, sell, import, or export their nests, eggs and parts that are taken in violation of any state, tribal or U.S. law. It also prohibits false records, labels, or identification of wildlife shipped, prohibits importation of injurious species and prohibits shipment of fish or wildlife in an inhumane manner. Penalties include a maximum of five years and $250,000 fine for felony convictions and a maximum $10,000 fine for civil violations and $250 for marking violations. Fines double for organizations. Rewards are provided for information leading to arrest and conviction. violation of the Act."

[firebrand]

That was an act by that old twentieth-century thing called Congress.

[Mr. Peabody]

Do Delta Smelt taste like Sand Dabs?

[Mr. Peabody]

Do Delta Smelt taste like Sand Dabs?

[ProtectOurFreedom]

Emperors can do anything they damn well please to do.