Sec. 3. Use of bird-safe building materials and design features
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Chapter 33 of title 40, United States Code, is amended— by redesignating sections 3315, 3316, and 3317 as sections 3316, 3317, and 3318, respectively; and by inserting after section 3314 the following: Each public building constructed, substantially altered (as determined by the Commissioner of Public Buildings), or acquired by the Administrator of General Services (referred to in this section as the Administrator ) shall meet, to the maximum extent practicable, as determined by the Administrator, the following standards:
Not less than 90 percent of the exposed facade material from ground level to 40 feet— shall not be composed of glass; or shall be composed of glass employing— elements that preclude bird collisions without completely obscuring vision, such as secondary facades, netting, screens, shutters, and exterior shades; ultraviolet
(UV)patterned glass that contains UV-reflective or contrasting patterns that are visible to birds; patterns on glass designed in accordance with a rule (commonly referred to as the 2 x 4 rule ) that restricts— horizontal spaces to less than 2 inches high; and vertical spaces to less than 4 inches wide; opaque, etched, stained, frosted, or translucent glass; or any combination of the methods described in clauses
(i)through (iv). Not less than 60 percent of the exposed facade material above 40 feet shall meet the standard described in paragraph
(A)or (B). There shall not be any transparent passageways or corners. All glass adjacent to atria or courtyards containing water features, plants, and other materials attractive to birds shall meet the standard described in paragraph (1)(B). Outside lighting shall be appropriately shielded and minimized. The Administrator shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that actual bird mortality is monitored at each public building. The Administrator, where practicable, as determined by the Administrator, shall reduce exterior building and site lighting for each public building. In carrying out paragraph (1), the Administrator shall make use of automatic control technologies, including timers, photo-sensors, and infrared and motion detectors. This section shall not apply to— a historic building of national significance within the meaning of chapter 3201 of title 54; the White House and grounds; the Supreme Court building and grounds; or the United States Capitol and related buildings and grounds. . The table of sections for chapter 33 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by striking the items relating to sections 3315, 3316, and 3317 and inserting the following: 3315. Use of bird-safe building materials and design features. 3316. Delegation. 3317. Report to Congress. 3318. Certain authority not affected. .