Module 2 - Activity and project/program information (mandatory): application for a Migratory Birds Regulations (MBR 2022) Scientific Permit

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Completion of this module is mandatory for a complete Scientific permit application. A complete Scientific permit application must include the completed modules relevant to all activities that are planned to be undertaken for the project/program.

Module 2: Activity and project/program information (mandatory)

Applicant’s name:

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Section 1: Project/program duration (anticipated)

Start date (yyyy/mm/dd): [blank space]

End date (yyyy/mm/dd): [blank space]

Section 2: Activity information

Select all applicable proposed activities as listed in section 75(2) of the Migratory Birds Regulations, 2022 for which you are applying.

Applicable activities for a migratory bird:

[checkbox] Capture

[checkbox] Kill

[checkbox] Injure

[checkbox] Harass

[checkbox] Exchange, give or possess

Applicable activities for an egg:

[checkbox] Destroy

[checkbox] Take

[checkbox] Disturb

[checkbox] Exchange, give or possess

Applicable activities for a nest:

[checkbox] Damage

[checkbox] Destroy

[checkbox] Remove

[checkbox] Disturb

[checkbox] Exchange, give or possess

[checkbox] Deposit bait in any place during the period beginning 14 days before the first day of the first open season after July 1 of the calendar year and ending on the last day of the last open season before July 1 of the following year.

Section 3: SARA-listed species

Using a passive capture method (e.g., mist nets) in a region inhabited by or used as a migratory route by a Species at Risk (SAR) has a chance of affecting the species. A Species at Risk Act (SARA) compliant MBR 2022 permit is required, or permit holders must take measures to avoid disturbance to SARA-listed species. For a list of SARA-listed, MBCA-protected species please see the Species at Risk Public Registry. See the instruction sheet for more information.

Will this project/program impact SARA species?

[checkbox] Yes: Please complete Module 7

[checkbox] No, I do not anticipate affecting any SAR during this project/program’s operations.

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Section 4: Project/program information – refer to instruction sheet for guidance

Check one:

[checkbox] This is a new project/program

[checkbox] This is a continuing project/program

Check one:

[checkbox] I am the Principal Investigator (PI)

[checkbox] I am a collaborator. The PI is:

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2.4.1 Project/program title

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2.4.2 Objectives

Please outline the objectives of your project and the contribution of its results to society’s understanding of migratory birds, ecosystem health or human well-being. If this is a research project, indicate whether the question in this study has been answered before.

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2.4.3 Summary

Provide a brief, plain language summary of your project/program.

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2.4.4 Description

Briefly describe how you will achieve your project’s or program’s objectives, with a summary of any applicable techniques such as how birds will be acquired, captured, handled, marked, sampled, etc.

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2.4.5 Justification

Provide justification for the need to work with migratory birds, eggs or nests, and a rationale for the choice of species and sample size, and the sex and age classes to be affected. Please indicate what alternative methods were considered, and why your proposal is the best approach.

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2.4.6 Applicant qualifications (resume or CV attached) [checkbox] 

[checkbox] Supporting documents and certificates are attached.

Please describe your experience and qualifications in relation to the proposed activities in your application. Include technical qualifications, academic qualifications, rehabilitation course completion certificates, rehabilitation degree or diploma, transcripts, publication history, field training, internships and trainers or mentors as applicable.

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2.4.7 Geographic scope

2.4.7.1 Location identification for scientific banding applicants

I intend to undertake activities in the following provinces and territories:

[checkbox] AB
[checkbox] BC
[checkbox] MB
[checkbox] NB
[checkbox] NL
[checkbox] NS
[checkbox] NT
[checkbox] NU
[checkbox] ON
[checkbox] PE
[checkbox] QC
[checkbox] SK
[checkbox] YT

You may require additional permits or permissions to undertake activities on any public, private, or Indigenous lands.

2.4.7.2 Location of activities for all other scientific applicants

Provide the address, UTM, geolocation or proximity to nearest identifiable town or city where the scientific permit activities will be undertaken. If applying for the purpose of rehabilitation, provide the address of the rehabilitation facility.

[checkbox] Same address as applicant address

[checkbox] Same address as the organization

[checkbox] Other location. Please provide the specific location(s) where the activities will be conducted:

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2.4.7.3 Protected areas

Is the area(s) where your project/program is to be conducted in a Migratory Bird Sanctuary and/or National Wildlife Area?

[checkbox] Yes [checkbox] No

If yes, provide the name(s) of the protected area(s):

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If yes, have you applied for a permit to conduct activities in the above mentioned-protected area(s)?

[checkbox] Yes [checkbox] No

If your permit was already received, provide the permit number:

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Section 5: Disposal, Disposition, and Intended Use

2.5.1 Final disposition of live migratory birds

The final disposition of live migratory birds and their location must be considered prior to the activity. Please select all that may apply after the completion of the proposed activities.

[checkbox] They will be released back into the wild.

If birds are deemed unsuitable for release;

[checkbox] They will be taken to a rehabilitation or veterinary care facility

[checkbox] They will be euthanized

[checkbox] Other. Please explain:

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2.5.2 Final disposal or disposition of carcass, parts, samples, eggs, and/or nests

Check all that may apply:

[checkbox] Dispose of in a sanitary manner.

[checkbox] Possess under a scientific permit (including gift or exchange with another scientific permit holder).

[checkbox] Send for necropsy or laboratory analysis.

[checkbox] Take to a taxidermist.

[checkbox] Use for other purposes.

2.5.3 Euthanasia methods

In the event of euthanasia of a migratory bird or humane destruction of a late-stage embryo, you should be able to identify when euthanasia is needed and trained to perform euthanasia, if required. Provide a description or attach your protocol or standard operating procedure (SOP) for the intended euthanasia technique.

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[checkbox] This project/program does not involve live migratory birds or late-stage embryos.