44 44 44 Appendix 1. Remains Collection and Forwarding Procedures Scope Manual This manual amplifies Navy Bird/Animal Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) policy, identifies key BASH statutory and regulatory requirements, and provides advisory information for management of Navy airfields. The intent is to safeguard air operations assets and flight crews by preventing bird and animal strikes with aircraft. Applicability This manual describes the internal management of the BASH Program as it primarily applies to shore-based air operations, and is not intended to create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law by any party against the Navy, its officers, employees, or any person. Precedence This manual is supplemental guidance for the Navy BASH Program. Any apparent conflict between this manual and Navy instructions, manuals, and similar directives on environmental, safety, and operational programs will be resolved with the best interest of Navy flight crews in mind. This manual is consistent with all applicable statutes, Executive Orders (EOs), Department of Defense (DoD), directives, and Navy instructions. References NAVFAC Natural Resources Management Procedural Manual, P-73, Vol. II 32 CFR 190, DOD Natural Resources Management Program 50 CFR 17, Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants 50 CFR 17.11 & 17.12, Fish and Wildlife Service List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants 50 CFR 10.13, List of Migratory Birds CNO ltr of 25 September 1998, Act Improvement Act with Guidelines for Preparing Integrated NRM Plans
44 44 44 Appendix 1. Remains Collection and Forwarding Procedures Scope Manual This manual amplifies Navy Bird/Animal Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) policy, identifies key BASH statutory and regulatory requirements, and provides advisory information for management of Navy airfields. The intent is to safeguard air operations assets and flight crews by preventing bird and animal strikes with aircraft. Applicability This manual describes the internal management of the BASH Program as it primarily applies to shore-based air operations, and is not intended to create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law by any party against the Navy, its officers, employees, or any person. Precedence This manual is supplemental guidance for the Navy BASH Program. Any apparent conflict between this manual and Navy instructions, manuals, and similar directives on environmental, safety, and operational programs will be resolved with the best interest of Navy flight crews in mind. This manual is consistent with all applicable statutes, Executive Orders (EOs), Department of Defense (DoD), directives, and Navy instructions. References NAVFAC Natural Resources Management Procedural Manual, P-73, Vol. II 32 CFR 190, DOD Natural Resources Management Program 50 CFR 17, Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants 50 CFR 17.11 & 17.12, Fish and Wildlife Service List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants 50 CFR 10.13, List of Migratory Birds CNO ltr of 25 September 1998, Act Improvement Act with Guidelines for Preparing Integrated NRM Plans
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