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IL Telecommunications Act of 1996 (TCA) <br /> Pursuant to the TCA, the FCC regulates use of spectrum that makes wireless <br /> communication possible. Providers of personal wireless services must obtain an <br /> FCC license. 47 U.S.C. §§301, 307, 309; 47 C.F.R. §1.903. in addition, a <br /> construction permit is required before certain wireless infrastructure can be built. <br /> 47 U.S.C. §319. The FCC's regulations require that "[s]tations in Wireless Radio <br /> Services . . . be used and operated . . . with a valid authorization granted by the <br /> Commission under the provisions of this part. . . ." 47 C.F.R. §1 .903. <br /> The FCC's responsibilities include setting standards to protect the public <br /> from the environmental effects of radiofrequency (RF) radiation. While several <br /> agencies had engaged in research regarding the health and other environmental <br /> impacts of RF radiation, Congress in 1996 concentrated regulatory authority over <br /> human exposure to RF radiation from communication services and facilities in the <br /> FCC. The TCA required the FCC to "prescribe and make effective rules regarding <br /> the environmental effects of radio frequency emissions" within 180 days of the. <br /> Act's enactment.3 The Act also prohibited state and local regulation of wireless <br /> PL 104-104, Februaiy 8, 1996, 110 Stat 56, §704(b) (-RADIO 1:R.I.A.)1JENCY <br /> I'MISSIONc, 1 () di' alter the erv,..icunit 01 this .V.A. the Commi,,,ioll <br /> haliL:omplete action in H Docket 93 62 to prescribe and make ellecti\c rules <br /> regarding the environmental effects of radio frequency emissions:), The FCC's <br /> re.ailations governing exposure to RF radiation are found at 47 C.F.R. <br /> 1 . 1307(h). 1 .1310. <br /> 5 <br />