U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Clearance to Proceed with Communication Tower Projects in Alabama

This analysis letter (Key) revises and replaces all prior versions of communication tower analysis letters within the State of Alabama. This Key is only for use within the State of Alabama. 

The purpose of this Key is to assist the FCC, the non-federal designee of the FCC, or other Federal agencies in making appropriate effects determinations for communication tower projects under section 7 of the Act within the State of Alabama. The Key is intended to streamline consultation with the Service when the proposed action can be evaluated with the Key. It also provides initial technical assistance on BMP’s and survey requirements for select species throughout the state. For towers where the Service believes that further evaluation of the proposed tower is necessary, the Key recommends contacting the local field office and requesting consultation. We highly recommend continuing to check this site for improvements and additional streamlining opportunities for similar actions.