Protection of Military Airfields from Wind Turbine Encroachment Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 24, 2017)
Protection of Military Airfields from Wind Turbine Encroachment Act
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to make new wind facilities located near certain military installations ineligible for the tax credits for: (1) electricity produced from renewable resources, and (2) investments in qualified small wind energy property.
The bill applies to facilities that are originally placed in service after the enactment of this bill and are located within a 30-mile radius of: (1) an airfield or airbase that is under the jurisdiction of a military department and in active use; or (2) an air traffic control radar site, weather radar site, or aircraft navigation aid that is owned or operated by the Department of Defense and is a permanent land-based structure at a fixed location.
What just happenedJan 24, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S447)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJan 24, 2017
- Jan 24, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S447)
Finance Committee - Jan 24, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate