Code of Federal Regulations Title 45. Public Welfare § 45.670.17 Specific issuance criteria

(1) Specimens for scientific study or scientific information;  or

(2) Specimens for museums, or other educational uses;  or

(3) Specimens for zoological gardens, but with respect to native mammals or 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

(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.