Tag Archives: Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA)
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Avian Species and the Electric Power Sector: Potential Research and Technology Gaps Related to Proposed Migratory Bird Treaty Act Permitting
This technical brief summarizes proposed permitting under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act; identifies research gaps related to transmission, distribution, and wind energy construction and operations; and summarizes resources to help the electric power industry identify cost-effective mitigation and compliance with the Act.
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Potential Endangered and Protected Species Conflicts with Electric Power Operations
This technical brief describes issues related to potential conflicts between electric power operations and endangered and protected species, such as power line electrocutions, collisions with wind turbines, avian deaths from solar power technologies, habitat alteration from hydroelectric dams, and construction of infrastructure.