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Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 99 / Tuesday, May 25, 2021 / Rules and Regulations
birds, only if such specimens cannot be obtained from existing captive collections elsewhere, or if there is a compelling conservation requirement;
and 4 For unavoidable consequences of scientific activities or the construction and operation of scientific support facilities; and b Shall ensure, as far as possible, that 1 No more native mammals, birds, plants or invertebrates are taken than are necessary to meet the purposes set forth in paragraph a of this section;
2 No more native mammals or native birds are taken in any year than can normally be replaced by net natural reproduction in the following breeding season;
3 The variety of species and the balance of the natural ecological systems within Antarctica are maintained; and 4 The authorized taking, transporting, carrying, or shipping of any native mammal or bird is carried out in a humane manner.
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8. Amend 670.21 by removing the term Marine algae.
9. Add 670.22 to read as follows:

670.22 Designation of native invertebrates.

Specific issuance criteria.

11. Amend 670.25 by revising the section heading to read as follows:

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670.25 Designation of specially protected species of native mammals, birds, plants, and invertebrates.

12. Revise 670.31 to read as follows:

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The Director may permit export from the United States of any native mammal, bird, plant or invertebrate taken within Antarctica upon a finding that exportation would be consistent with the purposes of the Act, the regulations in this part, or the permit under which they were taken.
13. Amend 670.33 by revising the introductory text to read as follows:

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670.34

Content of permit applications.

Entry and exit ports.

a Any native mammal, native bird, native invertebrates or native plants taken within Antarctica that are imported into or exported from the United States must enter or leave the United States at ports designated by the Secretary of Interior in 50 CFR part 14.
The ports currently designated are:

15. Revise 670.36 to read as follows:
670.36

670.32 Specific issuance criteria for exports.

In addition to the information required in subpart C of this part, an applicant seeking a permit to import into or export from the United States a native mammal, a native bird, native plants or native invertebrates taken within Antarctica shall include the following in the application:

14. Amend 670.34 by revising paragraph a introductory text to read as follows:

Permits authorizing the taking of mammals, birds, plants, or invertebrates designated as a Specially Protected Species of mammals, birds, and plants in 670.25 may only be issued if:

c The taking involves non-lethal techniques, where appropriate. Lethal techniques may only be used on Specially Protected Species where there is no suitable alternative technique; and

Subject to compliance with other applicable law, any person who takes a native mammal, bird, plant or invertebrate under a permit issued under the regulations in this part may import it into the United States unless the Director finds that the importation would not further the purpose for which it was taken. If the importation is for a purpose other than that for which the native mammal, bird, plant or invertebrate was taken, the Director may permit importation upon a finding that importation would be consistent with the purposes of the Act, the regulations in this part, or the permit under which they were taken.
13. Revise 670.32 to read as follows:

670.33

The following are designated native invertebrates:
Mites Nematodes Rotifers Springtails Tardigrades 10. Amend 670.23 by revising the introductory text and paragraph c to read as follows:
670.23

670.31 Specific issuance criteria for imports.

Specific issuance criteria.

a For purposes consistent with the Act, only the following species may be considered for a permit allowing their introduction into Antarctica:
1 Cultivated plants and their reproductive propagules for controlled use; and
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2 Species of living organisms including viruses, bacteria, yeasts, and fungi, for controlled experimental use.
b Living non-indigenous species of birds shall not be introduced into Antarctica.

16. Revise 670.37 to read as follows:

670.37

Content of permit application.

Applications for the introduction of non-indigenous species into Antarctica must describe:
a The species, numbers, and if appropriate, the age and sex, of the species to be introduced into Antarctica;
b The need for the species;
c What precautions the applicant will take to prevent escape or contact with native fauna and flora; and d How the species will be removed from Antarctica or destroyed after they have served their purpose.

17. Revise 670.38 to read as follows:

670.38

Conditions of permits.

All permits allowing the introduction of non-indigenous species will require that the species be kept under controlled conditions to prevent its escape or contact with native fauna and flora and that after serving its purpose the species shall be removed from Antarctica or be destroyed in manner that protects the natural system of Antarctica.

18. Add 670.39 to read as follows:

670.39 Other introductions of nonindigenous species.

a Reasonable precautions shall be taken to prevent the accidental introduction of microorganisms not present naturally in the Antarctic Treaty area.
b Any species, including progeny, not native to the Antarctic Treaty area, that is introduced without a permit, shall be removed or disposed of, whenever feasible, unless the removal or disposal would result in a greater adverse environmental impact.
Reasonable steps shall be taken to control the consequences of an introduction to avoid harm to native fauna or flora.
Dated: May 18, 2021.
Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Sciee Foundation.
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