Dear Director Ashe:

The Committee on Natural Resources ("Committee") has broad jurisdiction over matters involving the Department of the Interior, energy development on federal lands, wildlife, and migratory birds. In order to better understand the Obama Administration's enforcement of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act ("MBT A") and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act ("BGEP A"), it is requested that complete and unredacted copies of the following information and documents be provided no later than the close of business on May 30,2013:

I) All Fish & Wildlife Service ("FWS") reports of investigation, referrals to the U.S. Depmtment of Justice, or declinations of prosecution under the MBT A and/or BGEP A issued between January 1,2009 and the present date, including any supporting documentation or attachments thereto, concerning bird fatalities associated with the development and/or operation of any energy facilities.

Read the entire letter HERE.