The proposed rule amendment would modify the section in order to meet Federal guidelines, and the needs of the state and our constituents. Some of the major modifications include: issuance of permit from FWC only; the addition of definitions; increase species for apprentice class (Merlin); criteria for lapsed or revoked permits; issuance to a new resident or visitor to the U.S.; housing at facilities not owned by permittee; care of raptors; restriction of the take of American kestrels to the fall season; no take of burrowing owls; take of raptors on rights of way; propagation; exhibition of raptors; release of raptors; establishment of electronic reporting system for change in inventory to replace the current paper reporting system. The permit would be at no cost. The federal permit which is set to expire is currently $100.