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Bird Litigation:  Guilty Plea Under Migratory Bird Treaty Act

10,000 Birds

A wind energy company recently pleaded guilty to multiple violations of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and agreed to pay approximately $8 million in fees and restitution. For the next five years, it must also implement an Eagle Management Plan. The information is 17 pages and it details the facts underlying the charges.

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