Currently, to legally impact a bald eagle or its nest, permits are required from both federal and state agencies. These permitting processes were well aligned with one another until recent changes made to the rules on federal eagle permitting. With these changes, the processes are not well aligned and state permitting is not necessary to ensure ongoing protection of bald eagles and their nests. Therefore, the state bald eagle rule is proposed to be revised to eliminate the need for a state permit while maintaining the protections afforded by the rule.