H.R. 4797 · 113th Congress
Clarification of Legal Enforcement Against Non-criminal Energy Producers Act of 2014
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jeff Duncan
- Introduced
- 2014-06-02
- Latest action
- 2014-06-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.
Summary
Clarification of Legal Enforcement Against Non-criminal Energy Producers Act of 2014 or the CLEAN Energy Producers Act of 2014 - Amends the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act to require the Secretary of the Interior to issue or deny an eagle permit that authorizes the taking of a bald eagle or golden eagle that is incidental to, but not the purpose of, an otherwise lawful activity. Deems the permit as issued if the Secretary fails to act within a reasonable time (not exceeding one year).
Amends the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to add an intent element to criminal liability for the taking, killing, or other harm to a migratory bird that is accidental or incidental to the presence or operation of an otherwise lawful activity.