Illinois SB3489 mandates wind turbine operators to pause operations within 40 miles of weather radar stations during severe weather alerts and.
Illinois SB3489, known as the Weather Radar Interference Mitigation Act, requires wind turbine operators to halt operations within 40 miles of a weather radar station during severe weather alerts. The bill also prohibits the construction of wind turbines within 7 miles of these stations starting August 1, 2027. Violations of these provisions can result in fines ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. The act aims to mitigate hazards caused by wind turbine interference with weather radar operations during critical weather events.
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