S. 2377 · 112th Congress
A bill to provide to the Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the Department of Agriculture expedited authority to remove geese that threaten aircraft.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Kirsten Gillibrand
- Introduced
- 2012-04-26
- Latest action
- 2012-04-26 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to direct the Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the Department of Agriculture to publish a management plan for the removal of all Canada geese residing on National Park Service land within 5 miles of any commercial airport that pose a risk to flight safety of aircraft.
Directs the Secretary, acting through the Administrator, to: (1) issue a record decision for the document entitled "Supplement to the Environmental Impact Statement Bird Hazard Reduction Program: John F. Kennedy International Airport," and (2) complete the removal of such geese by August 1, 2012.