United States Second Circuit

In an environmental action arising under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, 16 U.S.C. section 703 et seq., the district court's grant of summary judgment to the government is affirmed where the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's regulations authorize the issuance of a depredation permit for the "taking" of migratory birds threatening aircraft at John F. Kennedy International Airport.

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• Published 2016/01/26

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• United States Second Circuit

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