On April 14, 2009 the FCC in concert with bird organizations has filed a petition for expedited rulemaking to protect birds from towers
Specifically, Petitioners request that the FCC undertake the
following actions:
· Amend the Commission’s regulations that implement NEPA, “consistent with Council on
Environmental Quality regulations and guidance,” to “cure deficiencies” and to ensure that only
Commission actions that have no significant environmental effects individually or cumulatively
are categorically excluded;
· Prepare a programmatic environmental impact statement addressing the environmental
consequences of its Antenna Structure Registration (“ASR”) program on migratory birds, their
habitats, and the environment;
Promulgate rules to clarify the roles, responsibilities and obligations of the Commission,
applicants, and non-federal representatives in complying with the ESA;
· Consult with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on the ASR program regarding all effects of
towers and antenna structures on endangered and threatened species; and
· Complete the proposed rulemaking in the Migratory Birds Proceeding to adopt measures to
reduce migratory bird deaths in compliance with the MBTA.
Read the full PDF and if you want to comment, comment by the dates below:
Comment Date: May 29, 2009
Reply Comment Date: June 15, 2009
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