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Mori, Ashley
From: Ann Strong <kaloli.pt@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, May 29, 2020 3:41 PM COH PLANNING DEPT
To: Planning Internet Mail JUN 1 2020 AM9 18
Subject: No 5G Tower in HPP
I am totally opposed to placing a 5G cell tower anywhere in Hawaiian Paradise Park. Please vote against this
proposal.
Mahalo,
Ann Strong, individual
15-1014 Kiawe Rd, HPP
Keaau 96749
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Item #5 WPC 6/4/20
Testimony A. Strong, K. Tejada, Unknown
Mori, Ashley
From: Kenison Tejada <Kenison.Tejada@Firstnet.gov>
Sent: Monday,June 01, 2020 9:25 AM
To: Planning Internet Mail
Subject: Comments in Support of National Public Safety Broadband Network Re: Use Permit
Application 19-000082, AT&T FirstNet, (HIL03067 Kurtistown)
Attachments: Final 060120 19-000082 HIL03067 Kurtistown Site Outreach-Education Letter.pdf;
NPSBN Contract Officer Letter.pdf; Primer FirstNet Authority NPSBN.pdf
Dear Mr. Raffipiy,
The following documents are respectfully submitted for the Planning Commission's consideration in the above
application process.The attached documents are offered to explain the role of the First Responder Network Authority in
this network, the need for additional sites to include this project, some FAQs, and authority for sole sourcing.
Should you or the Commissioners have questions regarding, please feel free to call or email me. I am stationed in Hawaii
and available anytime.
Sincerely,
Kew
Kenison Tejada
Senior Public Safety Advisor, OCONUS
Outside the Continental United States)
Mobile: 240-848-0647 (Hawaii Time Zone)
FirstNet
FirstNet- First Responder Network Authority
U.S. Department of Commerce
John Wesley Powell Federal Building
12201 Sunrise Valley Dr. M/S 243
Reston,VA 20192
kenison.telada@firstnet.gov
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ar2E3FirstNet
June 1, 2020
Thomas Raffipiy, Chairman
Windward Planning Commission
Aupuni Center
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3
Hilo, HI 96720
Via email (planning@a,hawaiicounty.gov)
RE: Use Permit Application 19-000082 New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC dba AT&T
Mobility(HIL03067 Kurtistown)
Request: Allow Construction of 180-Foot Monopole with Appurtenant Equipment at
17-3755 North Road,Keaau, HI 96749 Tax Map Key: (3) 1-7-031:031
Dear Chairman Raffipiy and Windward Commission,
Under the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012,Congress established the
First Responder Network Authority(FirstNet Authority) and directed it to ensure the
building, deployment, and ongoing operation of the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband
Network("FirstNet"), the first nationwide high-speed broadband network dedicated to public
safety.' The FirstNet Authority's mission is to provide and maintain a single, interoperable
platform that consistently satisfies the demanding communications needs of the public safety
community in Hawaii and across the country. New radio access network("RAN")sites are
essential to the success of the program and delivering the mission critical coverage public
safety needs to communicate and save lives.
This network has been a top priority for first responders and public safety agencies in
Hawaii and throughout the country, and has been designed based on their specific, expressed
needs, with coverage and capacity being paramount. Simply put,coverage enables a first
responder to send and receive data, and capacity ensures speed and quality of those
communications. New RAN infrastructure connected to FirstNet will improve
communication for first responders where that infrastructure has been currently lacking. The
FirstNet Authority and our private-sector partner, AT&T, have worked with the Hawaii
public safety community to identify coverage needs throughout the state. FirstNet will
enhance emergency communications for everyday use as well as for large-scale emergencies,
weather events and other natural disasters that disrupt the state.
See Title VI of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012(P.L. 112-96),
https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr3630BILLS-112hr3630enr.pdf
First Responder Network Authority
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive,M/S 243 •Reston,VA 20192•www.firstnet.gov
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In August 2017, Governor Ige opted into the FirstNet Authority plan for RAN
deployment in Hawaii and thus authorizing construction of the FirstNet network in areas of
the state where public safety needs coverage and capacity. By opting-in,Governor Ige
enabled public safety to rapidly access broadband services in Hawaii,while also allowing the
prompt buildout and deployment of the network which began in March of 2018. His decision
also directed the FirstNet Authority to take on all the risks, costs, and responsibilities
associated with deploying the network in Hawaii for 25 years, and take immediate steps to
make prioritized services and features available to public safety in the state.
This network not only needs to serve your local community,but will also serve the
thousands of first responders that have already adopted FirstNet in Hawaii that may respond
to your next major emergency. The FirstNet Authority requests your support of our efforts to
build new sites to achieve required coverage and capacity for our vital mission in service of
public safety.
I am the Senior Public Safety Advisor assigned to Hawaii and a retired Honolulu Fire
Department Chief Officer with experience in public safety dispatch and emergency
communications. I am available to assist you at any time. I may be reached at
kenison.tejada(u firstnet.gov or(240) 848-0647. For your reference, attached is additional
information about the FirstNet Authority and the network we were entrusted by Congress to
establish.
Sincerely,
Kenison Tejada, Senior Public Safety Advisor
First Responder Network Authority
Attachments:
1. Primer on the FirstNet Authority's Congressional Mandate to Deploy a Nationwide
Public Safety Broadband Network.
2. FirstNet Contractor Officer Letter.
First Responder Network Authority
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive,M/S 243 •Reston,VA 20192•www.firstnet.gov
DIFirst Responder Network Authority(FirstNet)
FirstNet- Chief Procurement Office
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April 16, 2018
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter provides confirmation that the First Responder Network Authority's (FirstNet)
Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN)contract was awarded utilizing full and
open competitive procedures which resulted in a single award to AT&T to provide the NPSBN
services.
In accordance with the terms and conditions of the NPSBN contract, AT&T is responsible for
providing/offering a comprehensive network solution to each of the 56 states and territories. The
comprehensive network solution provides services that include: the deployment and
provisioning of a nationwide Core Network("Core"), and Radio Access Network(RAN)
services; backhaul, aggregation, and the use of national transport networks and operation centers;
a device ecosystem; use of network infrastructure; deployable capabilities; use of operational and
business support systems; an applications ecosystem; network services; and the integration,
maintenance,operational services, and ongoing evolution of these systems required to function
fully as an operational wireless 3rd Generation Partnership Project(3GPP) standards-based Long
Term Evolution (LTE) NPSBN.
The AT&T services will bring to Public Safety Entities an interoperable NPSBN with quality of
service, priority usage, and preemption. In addition, the NPSBN will be hardened, as needed,
from the physical perspective and will be resilient, secure, and highly reliable from the network
perspective. Furthermore, the NPSBN will provide, to public safety agencies, both national and
local control over prioritization,preemption, provisioning, and reporting.
The NPSBN and associated devices will be branded as FirstNet, consistent with applicable laws
and regulations. While FirstNet will maintain oversight responsibilities, AT&T is responsible for
executing marketing, product management; sales; distribution;customer care; communications;
strategic partnering; and network deployment,operation, maintenance, and evolution.
The NSBPN contract between FirstNet and AT&T has a period of performance of 25 years from
the date of award (March 28, 2017 through March 27,2042).
If you have any questions with regard to this letter and/or the FirstNet NPSBN contract, please
contact me at 571-665-3995 or via email at Terrie.Callahan@firstnet.gov.
Sincerely,
p
rrie L. Callahan
Contracting Officer, FirstNet
PRIMER ON THE FIRSTNET AUTHORITY'S CONGRESSIONAL MANDATE TO DEPLOY A NATIONWIDE
PUBLIC SAFETY BROADBAND NETWORK
Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions
https://firstnet.gov/sites/default/files/TopTenFAQs 190906.pdf)
FirstNet: The Future of Public Safety Communications
https://firstnet.gov/sites/default/files/Branding the Future of Public Safety Communication
s 0.pdf)
The First Responder Network Authority(FirstNet Authority)was charged by the U.S. Congress to
ensure the development, building, and maintenance of a nationwide mobile broadband network
dedicated to meeting the needs of the public safety community.Over the past several years,the
FirstNet Authority has made great strides toward fulfilling this purpose, including the
establishment of a public-private partnership with AT&T, Inc. (AT&T)to deploy the nationwide
public safety broadband network across the country and adoption of FirstNet service by
hundreds of thousands of public safety professionals. As FirstNet matures and public safety
reaps the benefits of a network dedicated to providing them with needed capabilities and
features,the FirstNet Authority is focusing on the next stages of fulfilling its mission.The
FirstNet Authority is committed to a vision where a dedicated and differentiated broadband
communications experience transforms public safety operations to save lives and protect
communities.This vision encapsulates the entirety of the"FirstNet Experience"from AT&T's
deployment of the FirstNet network to the FirstNet Authority's value-adding activities and
investments,which make FirstNet different from any other public safety communications
experience. Over time,the FirstNet Authority's work will help enable public safety to
communicate in new and ever more useful ways to help transform public safety
operations. (First Responder Network Authority Roadmap, at 3,
https://firstnet.gov/system/tdf/FirstNet Roadmap.pdf?file=1&type=node&id=1055&force=0).
As with many bold public policy initiatives, the creation of FirstNet ensued from disaster and
tragedy.Although the idea that all first responders across the United States should share one
nationwide network existed prior to September 11, 2001, the events of that terrible day inspired
collaborative action from public safety and Congress.As Congress directed, FirstNet is working
toward the deployment of a single, interoperable platform for public safety communications that
will bring dedicated priority wireless broadband services to millions of public safety personnel at
the local,state, tribal, and Federal levels. . . . Authorized by Congress in 2012, FirstNet will fulfill
a fundamental need of the public safety community and is the last remaining recommendation
to be addressed of the 9/11 Commission. FirstNet's mission is to ensure the deployment, and
operation of a nationwide public safety broadband network(network)for public safety entities.
Leveraging Long Term Evolution (LTE)5 technology standards, up to$7 billion in funding from
spectrum auctions, and a nationwide license of 20 MHz of radio frequency spectrum,the
FirstNet network is intended to dramatically increase the safety and capabilities of all of those
who serve in a public safety capacity, and thereby further protect the American people. Public
safety,and thus the American people,will benefit from the availability of a dedicated wireless
broadband network prioritized for first responders,the economies of scale afforded by a
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PRIMER ON THE FIRSTNET AUTHORITY'S CONGRESSIONAL MANDATE T6 DEPLOY A NATIONWID
PUBLIC SAFETY BROADBAND NETWORK
national, commercial standards-based network,and the force of innovation in applications
which to date has only been enjoyed by consumers. (2014 Annual Report to Congress, at 1,
https://firstnet.gov/system/tdf/FirstNet Annual Report to Congress-
FY 2014.pdf?file=1&type=node&id=644&force=0)
During the events of September 11, 2001 (9/11),first responders could not communicate with
each other. Some radios did not work in the high-rise World Trade Center; radio channels were
overloaded by the large number of responders trying to communicate; and public safety radio
systems operated on various frequencies and were not interoperable.There were also non-
technical issues. Officials struggled to coordinate the multi-agency response,and to maintain
command and control of the numerous agencies and responders.
The 9/11 Commission called for the "expedited and increased assignment of radio spectrum for
public safety purposes." Increased spectrum would allow public safety agencies to
accommodate an increasing number of users; support interoperability solutions(e.g., shared
channels); and leverage new technologies(e.g., live video streams)to enhance response.
In 2012,Congress acted on the recommendation of the 9/11 Commission. In Title VI of the
Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (P.L. 112-96), Congress authorized the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)to allocate additional spectrum for public safety use;
established the First Responder Network Authority(FirstNet)and authorized it to enter into a
public-private partnership to build a nationwide public safety broadband network; and,
provided $7 billion out of revenues from spectrum auctions to build the network....
FirstNet has made progress in implementing the provisions in the act. In March 2017, FirstNet
awarded a 25-year, $6.5 billion contract to AT&T to build and maintain the nationwide network
for public safety. FirstNet provided AT&T with 20 megahertz (MHz) of broadband spectrum,
which AT&T can monetize for public safety and non-public safety use.AT&T is providing FirstNet
access to its infrastructure,valued at$180 billion, and$40 billion to maintain and improve the
network.
In September 2017, FirstNet/AT&T presented states with plans detailing how the network would
be deployed in each state.Governors could opt to have AT&T deploy the network(i.e.,opt in),
or have the state assume responsibility for the deployment(i.e.,opt out). By January 2018, all
50 states and 6 territories opted in.This was viewed as a victory for FirstNet,AT&T, and public
safety stakeholders who had long advocated for a nationwide network for public
safety. (Congressional Research Service, The First Responder Network(FirstNet)and Next-
Generation Communications for Public Safety:Issues for Congress,April 27, 2018,
https://crsreports.congress.Rov/product/pdf/R/R45179)
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Town of Easton
Aresolution calling upon all I ekcommunicatiorls Companies and Public Utilities
operating in Easton.Coiecticut to cease the build-out of so-called"SG"Wireless
Intrastructure until such technologies have beim proven safe to human health and the
environment through independent research and testing.
Whereas.the telecommunications industry is engaged in a massive deployment of
microwa%c and millimeter-wave"small cell"antennas across the county to facilitate the next
generation of wireless communications known as SG,and
Whereas,this new technology uses existing wireless infrastructure and new types of
radio-frequency(RF)microwave radiation to transmit large amounts of data,but requires
significantly closer proximity to users,resulting in the dense deployment of antennas near
residences,schools,and hospitals,and
Whereas,the deployment of 5C-enabled small cell antennas in our neighborhoods raises
questions regarding the potential health and envinrnrnental impacts of long-term
exposure to untested RF microwave radiation frequencies.and
Whereas,the Federal Communications Commission(FCC)has not conducted any long-
term safety testing of new SG wireless technologies,and has failed to update its human RF
microwave radiation exposure guidelines since 1996.despite being advised to do so by the II.S.
General Accounting Office(GAO).the American Academy of Pediatrics,and hundreds of
n:edicii and scientific experts front around the world.and
Whereas.a significant body of published.peer-reviewed,independent investigation
suggests a link from exposure to RF microwave radiation with serious environmental and
biological harm,including
increased risk of cancer,reproductive problems and neurological impairments,and
Whereas.populations especially at risk from this exposure include pregnant women,
children,the elderly,and individuals with implanted medical devices•or cardiac or neurological
problems.and
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Whereas,the deployment of SG-enabled small cell antennas in our neighborhoods raises
questions regarding the potential health and environmental impacts of long-term
exposure to untested RF microwave radiation frequencies.and
Whereas,the Federal Communicationsnications Commission(FCC)has not conducted any long-
term safety testing of new SG wireless technologies,and has failed to update its human RF
microwave radiation exposure guidelines since 1996.despite being advised to do so by the U.S.
General Accounting Office(GAO).the American Academy of Pediatrics,and hundreds of
medical and scientific experts from around the world,and
Whereas.a significant body of published.peer-reviewed,independent investigation
suggests a link foam exposure to RF microwave radiation with serious environmental and
biological harm,including
int:reased risk of cancer,reproductive problems and neurological impurments,and
Whereas,populations especially at risk from this expos=include pregnant women,
children,the elderly,and individ•.anls with implanted medical devices.or cardiac 01 neurological
problems.and
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Whereas,Swiss Re,the second-largest re-insuranoe company in the world,called 5G a
high impact"liability risk due to health risks in its 2019 SONAR emerging risks report.and
Whereas,the theory that exposure to RF microwave radiation is harmless.which has
been the underlying principle of all federal legislation and regulations regarding wireless
technologies for more than twenty years.hay now been questioned.
NOW,THEREFORE,OF IT RESOLVED.
that Easton calls upon alt lckcommurucenoas Companies and Public t Itilities operating
in Easton to cease and desist in the build-out of 56-enahkd small cell antennas until December
1 I,2020
Approved by the Hoe- `Selectmen May 7.2020
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