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From: L Osterer
Sent: Friday, March 28, 2025 2:06 PM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: Testimony for Bill 24 amendment
Please support the amendment to include small cells in Bill 24. Years ago, the County adopted a resolution to
halt 5G small cells.They are a novel and an untested technology that has raised alarm around the world and
caused dozens of local jurisdictions across the country to regulate deployments. Wireless technology is
changing and the ordinance must be up to date. Big Island needs an ordinance that includes small cells.
Previously in the PCLUED meeting Feb. 4, the Planning Director cited HRS 206N, Subsection 4, as the reason
small cells couldn't be regulated. However HRS 206N Subsection 1:APPLICABILITY only applies to mounting
small cells on publicly owned poles. Most utility poles are owned by Hawaiian Electric Ind., a private company.
Therefore, HSR 206N doesn't apply to them.
Thank you for your consideration,
L. Osterer, registered voter '
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