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On Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 at 12:28 PM, sharkgss <br /><sharkgss@protonmail.com> wrote: <br />Aloha, <br />I recently discovered "the Planning Director has initiated an <br />ordinance to amend Chapter 25 (Zoning), Article 2, Article 4, <br />Article 5, and Article 7 of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2016 <br />Edition, as amended) relating to telecommunication antennas <br />and towers. The purpose is to remove the requirement for a <br />use permit to establish telecommunication antennas and <br />towers in certain zoning districts, add application <br />requirements, and amend standards for the establishment of <br />telecommunication antennas and towers." <br />I strongly oppose item 8 because this proposal is <br />unacceptable and far too sympathetic to the <br />telecommunications industry without any protection for our <br />community. <br />There most certainly should be a permitting process for <br />installation of cell towers and antennas due to the <br />electromagnetic pollution these towers emit. Public input is <br />critical during the permitting process due to scientifically <br />proven health side effects on all life as a direct result of these <br />devices that emit electromagnetic frequencies that are <br />disruptive to cellular function. <br />For over 15 years I have noticed increased side effects within <br />certain distance to these towers and carry a TriField Meter to <br />measure electromagnetic and microwave field strength. Over <br />the years I have witnessed very high levels being emitted from <br />these towers that are often placed close to residences and <br />business (for instance the tower near the corner of Hawaii belt <br />Rd and Pakalana St in Honokaa). <br />Ecological Impacts of Cell <br />Tower Radiation on Biota <br />Increased cancer risk: Some studies suggest that <br />exposure to radiofrequency (RF) radiation from cell <br />towers may increase the risk of cancer, particularly for <br />children and adolescents. <br />Genetic damage and reproductive issues: Research has <br />documented genetic damage and changes to the <br /> <br />