Construction activities within 1,000 feet of an active bald eagle nest require permits from which agency?
Correct Answer
D) Both state and federal wildlife agencies
Bald eagles are protected under both federal and state regulations. Activities near active nests require coordination with both the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Bald eagles are protected under both the federal Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, as well as Florida state wildlife protection laws enforced by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Construction activities within 1,000 feet of active nests require permits and coordination with both agencies to ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations protecting this species.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service only
Local environmental protection departments do not have primary jurisdiction over bald eagle nest protection. This is specifically regulated by federal and state wildlife agencies with specialized expertise in endangered and protected species management, not local environmental departments.
Option B: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission only
While the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission does regulate activities near bald eagle nests under state law, federal oversight is also required. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has jurisdiction under federal eagle protection acts, making state-only permitting insufficient for compliance.
Memory Technique
Remember 'DOUBLE EAGLE' - bald eagles need DOUBLE protection (both state AND federal permits) because they're such an important protected species.
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