SB99 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tom ButlerSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Military installations, land use planning, counties and municipalities to give notice re tall structures and wind energy facilities, Sec. 11-106-6 added; Secs. 11-106-3, 11-106-4 am'd.

Summary

SB 99 would require local governments to notify military installations and review tall structures and wind energy facilities for potential military impacts before approval, adding federal aviation and DoD clearance steps.

What This Bill Does

Expands notification and review to include any tall structure or wind energy facility, requiring review even if the project is far from a military installation. Local governments must follow new procedures involving the DoD Siting Clearinghouse and the FAA to address any adverse military impacts. For wind projects, developers must provide about 270 days of advance notice and documentation showing DoD clearance or FAA determinations before approval, and disputes can be escalated to the Governor for resolution.

Who It Affects

• Local governments (counties and municipalities): must notify the affected military installation and follow the new review process for tall structures and wind energy facilities before approving projects.
• Developers/owners of tall structures and wind energy facilities: must coordinate with FAA and DoD Clearinghouse, provide required notices and documentation, and obtain necessary determinations or mitigation before local approval.

Key Provisions

• Expands notification and review requirements to all tall structures and wind energy facilities, requiring local governments to notify the military installation and allow review for potential impacts prior to approval, regardless of distance.
• Sets wind energy facility requirements: local governments must require FAA/DoD coordination, obtain a No Hazard to Air Navigation determination or a mitigation agreement, require 270 days' advance notice with location maps and tower details, and ensure documentation of DoD Clearinghouse or FAA determinations before approval; disputes may involve the Governor.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Military