Expiry Dates and Renewals - USA
Most U.S. Federal Bird Marking and Salvage Permits are valid for a period of
2 years with some exceptions, such as those for national wildlife refuges and
state natural resource agencies.
Renewals need not be requested if the permit shows activity in the regular
submission of banding schedules.
A notation is entered on each permit to indicate the action taken. These
notations are defined as follows on U.S. permits:
- Issue Initial issue of a new permit.
- Renewal of a permit that was in good standing. No changes were
made.
- Revision of a permit that was in good standing. New permit differs
from old permit (special provisions added or deleted, etc.).
- Reactivation of a permit that was placed on inactive status due to
permittee's not needing to band for an extended period.
- Reinstatement of a permit suspended due to permittee's failure to
submit usable records or for other reasons.Also used to indicate reinstatement
of permits that banders have allowed to expire. Permittees who request
reinstatement should be prepared to provide a detailed outline of their need for
a Federal Marking and Salvage Permit.
- Replacement Permit issued to replace a lost or destroyed permit.
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