Bill > HB430

This bill, known as the Military Installation Training and Operations Preservation Act, establishes a new process for wind turbine development near military installations in Pennsylvania. The bill requires wind turbine owners to first submit a notice to the Federal Aviation Administration and obtain a review from the Military Aviation and Installation Assurance Siting Clearinghouse before applying for a state permit. The clearinghouse will assess whether the proposed wind turbine would have an adverse impact on military operations, readiness, or national security. The Department of Environmental Protection is prohibited from issuing a permit if the clearinghouse determines the wind turbine poses an unacceptable risk, though exceptions exist if mitigation agreements are reached or if the clearinghouse does not respond within 180 days. The bill defines key terms such as "wind turbine" (any turbine requiring FAA notice) and applies to all wind turbine projects seeking permits on or after the bill's effective date. Wind turbine owners must provide copies of the clearinghouse's determination to both the state environmental department and the Adjutant General of Pennsylvania, ensuring a comprehensive review process designed to protect military interests while still allowing for potential renewable energy development.

Military Affairs and Security

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