Bird Safety Standards for Federal Buildings and Construction Practices.
This law mandates that new and significantly renovated federal buildings must incorporate features designed to reduce fatal bird collisions with glass facades. While primarily affecting government construction, it ensures taxpayer funds support environmentally conscious infrastructure, aiding wildlife conservation efforts. The General Services Administrator (GSA) must develop a design guide and report compliance annually to Congress.
Key points
New federal buildings, acquired buildings, or those with major facade changes must use bird-safe design features where practical.
The GSA must develop and regularly update a design guide detailing best practices, including specific interior, exterior, and site lighting strategies.
Historic buildings, the White House, the Capitol, and the Supreme Court are exempt from these new requirements.
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