Check out our article on the new eagle permit rule in Law360, Wind Energy Operators Need Eagle Eyes for New "Take" Permit Rules (full article available here). We are also conducting a webinar on the topic on January 13, 2014. The registration deadline is tomorrow.
USFWS Extends Eagle Permits to 30 Years
Today the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued for public inspection its final rule to extend the maximum term for programmatic “take” permits under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act to 30 years, subject to a recurring five-year review process throughout the permit life. The final rule will be published in the Federal Register
Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act Compliance: A “New Normal”?
As we discussed in this alert, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) released its final Eagle Conservation Plan Guidance (ECP Guidance) on April 26, 2013. Intended to promote compliance with the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA) for wind development projects that have the potential to affect bald and golden eagles, the