Purpose of this part.

§ 22.2 Purpose of this part. This part controls the taking, possession, and transportation within the United States of bald eagles ( Haliaeetus leucocephalus ) and golden eagles ( Aquila chrysaetos ) and their parts, nests, and eggs for scientific, educational, and depredation control purposes; for the religious purposes of American Indian tribes; and to protect other interests in a particular locality. This part also governs the transportation into or out of the United States of bald and golden eagle parts for scientific, educational, and Indian religious purposes. The import, export, purchase, sale, trade, or barter of bald and golden eagles, or their parts, nests, or eggs is prohibited. [64 FR 50472, Sept. 17, 1999, as amended at 73 FR 29083, May 20, 2008; Redesignated and amended at 87 FR 884, Jan. 7, 2022]