Bill > HB1420

This bill modifies the requirements for installing light-mitigating technology at new wind-powered energy generation facilities in Colorado. It clarifies that owners or operators must obtain approval from the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), the FCC (Federal Communications Commission), and any other applicable federal agency before installing this technology. The bill also extends the timeframe for complying with these installations, allowing for extensions of at least twenty-four months, and local governments can grant longer or additional extensions if the owner or operator demonstrates that their ability to comply was hindered by the availability of the technology or other circumstances beyond their control, or if there are delays in obtaining final approval from federal agencies. The bill defines the FCC as the Federal Communications Commission and states that its provisions apply to pending applications and extension requests.