There are few topics today so hotly debated as RF emissions safety, but for local government planning agencies, that debate can turn into a federal landmine that can land you in federal court, or in an appeal before the Federal Commissions Commission.

How can a local government avoid stepping on the landmine? Simply by knowing the basic ground rules regarding what you can-and cannot-do in the way of RF safety in connection with a pending wireless application.

Our expertise has assisted our government clients avoid the landmine.

Jonathan Kramer, our firm's principal co-authored, edited, and illustrated the Federal Communications Commission's "A Local Government Official's Guide to Transmitting Antenna RF Emission Safety: Rules, Procedures, and Practical Guidance", a document relied upon by governments and wireless carriers throughout the United States.

The basic way to avoid getting into trouble is to perform an independent RF safety review on all of wireless applications. That way, you can verify the accuracy of any RF safety claims made by applicants, and bolster the administrative record.

Why go to the effort? Well, for one reason, some wireless carriers misapply the FCC OET Bulletin 65 occupational exposure requirements to appear to comply with the general population requirements. Also, some carriers mistakenly believe that everyone who has access to a roof-top wireless site must be covered by the occupational classification.

By having an independent review of the proposed RF emissions safety compliance, you can also effectively deal the generalized public health concerns. If the project complies with the FCC requirements, and you have an independent report confirming compliance, then you should not further consider public health issues.

Why not give Jonathan Kramer a call on (310) 473-9900 to discuss how hundreds of governments have effectively dealt with the RF safety issue for wireless sites.