Number: RL31415
Title: The Endangered Species Act (ESA), Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), and Department of Defense (DOD) Readiness Activities: Background and Current Law
Authors: Pamela Baldwin, American Law Division 
Abstract: This report provides an overview of how the Endangered Species Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and their relevant regulations currently apply to military training and readiness activities. Such activities may kill protected creatures directly, or might destroy habitat, even if these results are not the purpose of the activities.
Pages: 20
Date: August 9, 2004