2023-12-06 Applicant's Response to Colleen Conifer's Petition for Standing

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T RENEGADE TI TOWERS, LLC December 6, 2023 Mr. Dennis Lin, Chair Windward Planning Commission County Of Hawaii Planning Department 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 To The Honorable Chairman Lin, This letter is in response to Colleen Conifer's Petition for Standing. We believe standing should not be granted because the issues raised in the petition lack the merit needed for a further hearing as outlined in detail below: Along with a few additional ancillary issues raised in the Petition, the petitions main thrust can best be summarized by its own statement: Petition: "We,the undersigned, strongly oppose the construction and installation of ANOTHER cell tower in our neighborhood near schools,parks, churches and other community gathering places. There is a negative impact on the residents including health, safety, and property values." Response: Health The Telecom Act of 1996 and the FCC prohibit local jurisdictions from denying an application based on health and safety. The FCC has numerous rules regarding EMF limits and uses. AT&T and all other carriers take radio frequency safety seriously and strictly comply with all federal rules on EMF and RE The FCC regulates EMF emissions and publishes a brochure with frequently asked questions which is attached for additional information. In the attached brochure, it states "An ERP of 100 watts corresponds to an actual radiated power of 5-10 watts, depending on the type of antenna used. In urban areas, cell sites commonly emit an ERP of 10 watts per channel or less. For PCS cell sites, even lower ERPs are typical. As with all forms of electromagnetic energy, the power density from a cellular or PCS transmitter rapidly decreases as distance from the antenna increases. 6710 Elverton Drive • Oakland, CA • 94611• PH (415)-609-0099