This is by way of being a survey of usage policies for specimens of
Federal trust species (species protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty
Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Marine Mammal Protection Act, and/or
CITES). Please reply off-list. This is primarily for dedicated
educational collections with overall policies for lending and
out-of-house use.

1. Under the provisions of 50 CFR 21.12(b), do you restrict the off-site
use of the specimens? What language do you use in wording your restrictions?

2. Do you distinguish between public and private schools in your lending
policies? If so, have you ever faced the threat of discrimination charges?

3. Do you have any kind of two-tiered or other system for non-exempt vs.
exempt institutions asking for the use of these specimens?

4. Do you have any other experiences with the restrictions on educational
use of Federal trust species that you care to relate?

All information is welcome. Thank you for your time.


Cheers,
Sally Shelton
Director, Collections Care and Conservation
President-Elect, SPNHC


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