Does This Seem Right And Fair?http://www.reviewjournal.com/business/energy/eagle-death-nevada-wind-farm-brings-federal-s

[Chanoch]

http://www.reviewjournal.com/business/energy/eagle-death-nevada-wind-farm-brings-federal-scrutiny

[Vinn]

I'm not sure which aspect you're asking about. Is it "right and fair" to investigate when laws are suspected of being broken? I'd say it's more of an obligation than a right. Fairness is determined AFTER the investigation is complete, when charges/fines are assessed --- that is IF any fines or charges are imposed. And then there is always the appeal process, to ensure fairness. So, yes, based on what I assume you are asking, everything looks above board thus far.   @Goldie 9 months ago

[boy]

>It is called blackmailIs that what you call a driver's permit? A building permit? Welcome to the world of law and order! Lots of permits to ensure that citizens plan to conform to the law. You don't get to whine when your building gets red-tagged by the planning department for your failure to pull a permit, because "I planned to build it to code, anyway." Man, you're just so full of hot air about how the world works!   @Goldie 9 months ago

[Connlaoi]

It's the price of doing business, and the fine will probably be written off as part of the cost of doing business. then they will probably file the paperwork for the "take permit" because that sounds cheaper.   TheLightWorks 9 months ago

[Amory]

It's the "first utility-scale wind farm in Nevada and the first to be built on federal land anywhere in the United States" so it's open to additional scrutiny.Given that the facility was fast-tracked over the objections of environmentalists, I think everyone's bound to dot all the I's and cross all the T's. There hasn't been a fine levied, just an investigation. It's a pretty big over-site on the part of the developer not to have a federal ?take? permit that would allow the incidental death of a golden or bald eagle.You kill a protected species on federal land, you pay the piper.   ibstubro 9 months ago

[Damh]

Nixon, the closet liberal:"President Richard Nixon declared current species conservation efforts to be inadequate and called on the 93rd United States Congress to pass comprehensive endangered species legislation. Congress responded with a completely rewritten law, the Endangered Species Act of 1973 which was signed by Nixon on December 28, 1973."   ibstubro 9 months ago

[Kirkley]

I'm not certain that there is a cost for the permits. They are issued to Native Americans and other qualified people.Here:http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2013/01/17/environment/goodhue-county-wind-project-eagles   ibstubro 9 months ago http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2013/01/17/environment/goodhue-county-wind-project-eagles

[Ceallachan]

Let's wait and see if the farm is penalized or prosecuted for the death of the bird. The fish and wildlife service is required by law to investigate the death of the protected bird. The take permit was initiated in order to help encourage alternative energy development, by eliminating the red tape involved with inevitable hazards to wildlife. The permit is granted after the applicant shows reasonable plans to minimize the deaths of endangered animals. It's a sensible law, and it's puzzling that the farm failed to seek a permit.   stanleybmanly 9 months ago

[Zackery]

I didn't see where it mentioned the cost of the permit.It was a multi-million dollar pilot program on federal land that was fast tracked against the objections of environmentalists. They shoulda bought the permit.   ibstubro 9 months ago

[bergin]

"They aren't being prosecuted for killing birds, they are on the hook because they didn't pay thousands of dollars in permits. It is all about money and control." --DirectmaleYou just negated your own argument. You don't know my politics any more that you know how to carry a conversation. Max AGREED WITH YOU, and you launched off on a politically motivated tirade based on your PRECONCEPTIONS.The story is about killing protected animals on federal land. They either rushed and neglected to get a permit, or chose not to."Under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, permits can be obtained to possess the eagles parts and feathers for religious purposes and lawful activities. In June 2007, bald eagles were removed from the endangered species list however, the protection Act still applies. As of 2009, the Act has made it possible for one to obtain a permit to move from operating utilities and airports. Previously these deeds would have been considered disturbance, but now as long as it is limited, non-purposeful take of bald eagles and golden eagles; authorizing individuals, companies, government agencies(including tribal governments), and other organizations are allowed disturb or otherwise take eagles in the course of conducting lawful activities."Are you drinking?   ibstubro 9 months ago