Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Clarification Act
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- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill, the Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Amendment Act, clarifies the application of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) to authentic Alaska Native handicrafts that contain parts of migratory birds. Specifically, it allows for the possession, sale, and transportation of these items, provided the bird parts were not obtained through wasteful or illegal means. The bill also directs the State Department and the Department of the Interior to work with other treaty nations to ensure consistent interpretation of these regulations.
Key provisions
- Allows possession, sale, and transportation of authentic Alaska Native handicrafts containing nonedible migratory bird parts.
- Defines ‘Alaska Native’ based on tribal enrollment, CDIB, or the Silver Hand program.
- Defines ‘authentic Alaska Native article of handicraft’ as items made from natural materials by an Alaska Native using traditional methods without mass copying devices.
- Excludes items with migratory bird parts obtained through wasteful or illegal methods.
- Requires the Department of State to work with other treaty nations to clarify regulations.
- Directs the Department of the Interior to modify regulations implementing the MBTA.
- Establishes a timeline for the Department of State and Interior to complete these actions.
- Includes a technical amendment to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Who is affected
- Alaska Native communities
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