Author: DC). UNITED STATES. Department of the Interior. Fish and Wildlife Service (Washington

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Published: 1985

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Purpose and need; The proposed action and alternatives for implementation; Summary of FES-76 proposal and alternatives; The proposed action; Description of alternative actions for implementation; Alternatives considered but not analyzed; Summary and comparative analysis of the alternatives and possible effects; Description of the affected environment; Effect of lead in animal species; Lead in the environment; Lead intoxication in nonendangered birds; Lead intoxication in endangered birds; Use of nontoxic shot in migratory bird hunting programs; Environmental consequences; Basic assumptions for effects assessment; Alternative I - Preferred action; Alternative II - National wildlife federation action; Alternative III - Ecological zone action; Alternative IV - No action; Alternative V - Flyway action; Alternative VI - Lead shot action; Mitigating measures; Relationship between short-term uses and maintenance and enhancement of long-term productivity; Consultation and coordination.