Who regulates limits for radio frequency (RF) emissions?

The RF emissions and limits are regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).The FCC provides information about the safety of RF emissions from wireless telecommunications facilities on its website.

The City cannot establish our own RF emission limits per the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (47 U.S.C § 332(c)(7)(B)(iv)), “No state or local government or instrumentality thereof may regulate the placement, construction, and modification of personal wireless service facilities on the basis of environmental effects of radio frequency emissions to the extent that such facilities comply with the Commission’s regulations concerning such emission.”

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1. What are Small Cells?
2. What is Public Right-of-Way?
3. Can the City prohibit the installation of Small Cell facilities?
4. Who regulates limits for radio frequency (RF) emissions?
5. How can I get more information about my health concerns?
6. Do Small Cell facilities require City permits?
7. Does the City’s permit review address the design of Small Cells?
8. Can I appeal an approved Small Cell permit?
9. What Environmental Review are Small Cell facilities subject to?
10. Who owns the poles or wires and who can attach equipment?
11. Can multiple carriers install Small Cells on the same pole?
12. How long does construction take for a Small Cell facility?
13. Do other cities have Small Cell facilities installed?
14. Can the City impose a moratorium or prohibit small cells in residential or school zones?
15. How is it that other cities have prohibited Small Cells near residences?
16. Is there a conflict of interest since the City receives money from all the cell companies?