American Tower Environmental Team Responsibilities
Evaluate
- Evaluate Bird Site Notification Tracker for nest or bird details.
- Evaluate photo documentation.
- Evaluate state-specific protocol matrix.
- Evaluate proposed work requests at bird nest sites.
Consult
- Consult with U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wildlife Services or private biologists.
- Consult with state regulatory agencies when necessary.
- Consult with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service when necessary.
Close Out and Communicate
- Communicate findings to the Operations team, Leasing Operations team and external customers.
- Communicate actual or perceived delays to the Operations team, Leasing Operations team and external customers.
- Issue Bird Site Work Advisory or Conditional Work Approval to communicate contingencies pertaining to the proposed work.
Clarify
- The American Tower Bird Watch team is available to answer any questions regarding the bird site review process or site-specific bird activity.