U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Issues Final Land-Based Wind Energy Guidelines

On March 23, 2012, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ("the Service") issued the Final Land-Based Wind Energy Guidelines ("Guidelines"). The Guidelines are the culmination of a five-year process, during which the Service received input from developers, environmental groups, and individual citizens. The Guidelines, which are effective immediately, have received shows of support from both industry and environmental groups alike, including the American Wind Energy Association and the National Audubon Society.

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