The Department of Justice is seeking tribal input on whether the Department should adopt a formal policy that would memorialize its practice of enforcing federal wildlife laws in a manner that facilitates the ability of members of federally recognized tribes to use the feathers and other parts of eagles and other migratory birds for tribal cultural and religious purposes. The Department first announced that it was considering such a policy in an October 2011 Request for Tribal Input.
Consultation opportunities are as follows:
| June 22, 2012, 2:00-4:00 p.m. E.D.T. | By teleconference |
| July 11, 2012, 2:00-4:00 p.m. E.D.T. | By teleconference |
| July 19, 2012 | Tama, Iowa |
To participate in any of these consultations, please register with the Department’s Office of Tribal Justice at eagles@usdoj.gov or at (202) 514-8812. The Office of Tribal Justice will provide any necessary logistical information after you register.
Deadline: August 1, 2012
Comments in writing must be submitted to the Office of Tribal Justice.
By Email: eagles@usdoj.gov
By Postal Mail:
U.S. Department of Justice Office of Tribal Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20530
Fax: (202) 514-9078
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Tracy Toulou |
Director, Office of Tribal Justice |
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Office of Tribal Justice |
202-514-8812 |
