RFE-Report-RF_Pre_Install_Assessment_Patroon Island_(850-AWS3 Add).pdf

Radio Frequency Exposure

FCC Compliance Assessment

☒ Pre-Activation ☐ Post-Activation

SITE-SPECIFIC-INFORMATION

Site Name Patroon Island Multi-Licensee Facility ☒ YES ☐ NO

Street Address 11A Clinton Avenue Is Verizon a Significant

Contributor To Co-Locator

Areas Requiring Mitigation?

☐ YES ☒ NO

☐ N/A City, State, Zip Albany, NY 12207

Verizon’s Max % MPE

(Measured - Occupational) N/A

Verizon’s Max % MPE

(Predictive - Occupational) 660.1

Structure Type Building Rooftop Assessment Date 10/3/2018

Broadcast (AM/FM/TV)

Co-Locators ☐ YES ☒ NO Assessment Purpose 850/AWS3 Add

Total Access Points 2 Total Report Revisions 0

Original Report Date 10/3/2018 Report Revision Date N/A

Compliance Status

☐ COMPLIANT AS DESIGNED

☐ COMPLIANT PER RF SAFETY PLAN SUBMISSION

☒ MITIGATION IS REQUIRED

VERIZON’S WORST-CASE RF EMISSIONS IN ACCESSIBLE AREAS AT THIS FACILITY

☐ BELOW the General Population MPE limit

☐ ABOVE the General Population MPE limit and BELOW the Occupational MPE limit

☒ ABOVE the Occupational MPE limit and BELOW 10x the Occupational MPE limit

☐ ABOVE 10x the Occupational MPE limit

Final

Compliant

Configuration

GUIDELINES NOTICE CAUTION WARNING NOC INFO BARRIER/MARKER

Access Points ☒ [1 each] ☐ [#] ☐ [#] ☐ [#] ☒ [1 each] ☐ dimensions

Alpha ☒ [6] ☒ [1] ☒ [5] ☐ [#] ☐ [#] ☒ 14’

Beta ☒ [5] ☐ [#] ☒ [5] ☐ [#] ☐ [#] ☐ dimensions

Gamma ☒ [6] ☒ [1] ☒ [5] ☐ [#] ☐ [#] ☒ 6’

NOTE: The table above represents EVERY compliance item that MUST be implemented at this location; Also in Sec. 4 (B)

Additional Compliance Requirements(s):

Mitigation Required – If not already present, RF signage/barriers must be posted/installed at install (see “Signage/Barrier

Diagram” for details). Please ensure that all RF barriers are at least 6’ from the parapet walls.

Consultant Legal Name Millennium Engineering, P.C. Phone/Fax 610-220-3820 / 610-644-4355

Address 132 Jaffrey Road, Malvern, PA 19355

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Contents

1. Introduction

2. Existing Site Characteristics

a. Structure

b. Accessibility

c. Existing Verizon Wireless Observations

d. Antenna Inventory

3. Analysis

a. Field Measurements:

b. Predictive Model: All Transmitters

c. Predictive Model: Verizon Transmitters

d. Predictive Model: Significant Contribution of Verizon Wireless

4. Conclusion

a. Conclusion Narrative

b. Signage/Barrier Diagram

c. Signage/Barrier Installation Detail

5. Appendix A: Site Photos

a. Structure

b. Access Point(s)

c. Individual Sectors

d. Miscellaneous

6. Appendix B: Survey Methodology

a. Survey Procedures

b. Survey Equipment Certification

7. Appendix C: RF Consultant Certifications

a. Preparer Certification

b. Reviewer Certification

8. Appendix D: Reference Information

a. FCC Rules & Regulations

b. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Requirements

c. RF Signage

d. Physical Barriers

e. Indicative Markers

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1. Introduction

Verizon Wireless has contracted with Millennium Engineering, P.C., an independent Radio Frequency consulting firm, to conduct a Radio Frequency Exposure (RFE) FCC Compliance Assessment of the Patroon Island cell site. The following report contains a detailed summary of the Radio Frequency environment as it relates to Federal

Communications Commission (FCC) and Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Rules and Regulations for all individuals.

The Verizon Wireless antenna data was provided by:

Name Rick Suhocki

Title RF Engineer

Date 10/2/2018

Sub-Market NY

This compliance assessment and report has been prepared and reviewed by:

Preparer Reviewer

Name Anthony Handley Paul Dugan, P.E.

Title Wireless Consultant Owner

Date 10/3/2018 10/3/2018

This report utilizes the following for predictive modeling of the ambient RF environment:

MPE Modeling Program: Roofview 4.15

Required Modeling Assumptions: 100% Duty Cycle and Maximum Total Power Output.

Additional Modeling Assumptions:

Verizon Wireless plans to replace remote radio heads on each face. The revised Verizon Wireless antenna configuration from the information furnished to me consists of (1) 8’ long 700/850/1900 MHz (LTE) multiband antenna (JMA X7CQAP-

FRO-860-VR4 or equivalent), (1) 8’ long 700/850/2100 MHz (LTE) multiband antenna (JMA X7CQAP-FRO-860-VR4 or equivalent) and (1) 8’ long 850 MHz (CDMA) antenna (A/B: JMA X7C-FRO-860-2, G: JMA X7C-FRO-860-VR0 or equivalent) on each of three faces (total of 9 antennas) spaced with azimuths of 315/75/225 degrees on the horizontal plane at a centerline of 154.5’ above ground level and mechanical downtilt of 0/0/0 degrees for 700/850/1900 MHz and

700/850/2100 MHz and 0/2/2 degrees for 850 MHz on each face, respectively. Transmitting from these antennas will be (1)

700 MHz LTE wideband channel, (1) 850 MHz LTE wideband channel, up to (4) 850 MHz CDMA channels, (1) 1900

MHz LTE wideband channel and up to (2) 2100 MHz LTE wideband channels per face. The existing/revised Verizon

Wireless antennas are pipe-mounted on steel frames on the main roof within stealth panels in the southwest (alpha), northeast (beta) and southeast (gamma) corners of the main roof at a centerline of 6.5’ above the main rooftop and 31.5’ above the lower rooftop. The main rooftop currently contains 12” tall parapet walls.

In Albany County, Verizon Wireless is licensed by the FCC to transmit in the 700 MHz “Upper C Block” (746-757 MHz), the 850 MHz (cellular) “B Band” (880-894 MHz), the 1900 MHz (PCS) “C4/C5 Block” (1980-1990 MHz) and the 2100

MHz (AWS) “E Block”, “F Block” and “J Block” (2140-2145, 2145-2155, 2170-2180 MHz).

From the information furnished to me and our previous visual inspection, the existing building currently contains (3) miscellaneous 150 MHz omni antennas, (1) miscellaneous 450 MHz dipole antenna, (4) miscellaneous receive-only satellite dish antennas and (3) miscellaneous receive-only yagi antennas.

In the Roofview plots, the existing/revised antennas were modeled with respect to the main rooftop.

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2. Existing Site Characteristics

a. Structure

Physical Description

Existing 9-Story Building

Federal Plaza

11A Clinton Avenue

Albany, NY 12207

City of Albany

Albany County

Single-Family Home ☐ YES ☒ NO

Latitude (NAD 83) 42° 39’ 17.50” N

Longitude (NAD 83) 73° 44’ 57.00” W

Total Analyzed Elevations

(Roof Levels)

(main rooftop)

b. Accessibility

Did the property owner or agent of the property owner (e.g. a security guard) grant you access to the rooftop?

☐ YES ☐ NO ☒ N/A

If not - were you required to be escorted by Verizon personnel in order to gain access?

☐ YES ☐ NO ☒ N/A

Were you required to provide any proof of identity to gain access? ☐ YES ☐ NO ☒ N/A

What specific documents were required in order to gain access? N/A

All access points locked at time of assessment? ☐ YES ☐ NO ☒ N/A

All access points alarmed at time of assessment? ☐ YES ☐ NO ☒ N/A

Were there any broken locks or inoperable alarms on any of the access points to the rooftop?

☐ YES ☐ NO ☒ N/A

Were there any access issues caused by either the property owner or agent of the property owner?

☐ YES ☐ NO ☒ N/A

Additional Notes:

Access to the main rooftop is through a door leading to a lower rooftop and up an adjacent ladder.

Per our previous site visit, must call property manager Colleen Carey (518.431.4197) to schedule access.

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c. Existing Verizon Observations

Existing

Observations

Access Point ☐ [#] ☐ [#] ☐ [#] ☐ [#] ☐ [#] ☐ dimensions

Alpha ☐ [#] ☐ [#] ☐ [#] ☐ [#] ☐ [#] ☐ dimensions

Beta ☐ [#] ☐ [#] ☐ [#] ☐ [#] ☐ [#] ☐ dimensions

Gamma ☐ [#] ☐ [#] ☐ [#] ☐ [#] ☐ [#] ☐ dimensions

NOTE: The table above represents EXISTING compliance items implemented at this location.

Are Verizon signs posted on the front, back and sides of antenna arrays where possible? ☐ YES ☐ NO ☒ N/A

Are Verizon signs visible from all areas of approach? ☐ YES ☐ NO ☒ N/A

Are there any broken, damaged or illegible Verizon signs? ☐ YES ☐ NO ☒ N/A

Are there any broken or damaged Verizon physical barriers? ☐ YES ☐ NO ☒ N/A

Are there any Verizon indicative markers in need of repair or replacement? ☐ YES ☐ NO ☒ N/A

d. Antenna Inventory

Z-height represents the distance from the nearest walking surface to the _____ of the antenna.

☒ Bottom ☐ Centerline ☐ Top

NON-Verizon Co-locator Data ☒ Estimates ☐ Actual Data ☐ N/A

Reference Plane: MAIN ROOFTOP

Ant (MHz) Trans Trans Coax Coax Other Input Calc (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) dBd BWdth ON Antenna Pixel Ant

Num ID Name Freq Pow er Count Len Type Loss Pow er Pow er Mfg Model X Y Z Type Aper Gain Pt Dir f lag X Y Z Num

1 vzwA1-700 A 746.00000 40.0 2 15 1/2 LDF 0.0 75.4 JMA X7CQAP-FRO-860-VR4 8.0 119.0 2.5 vc 8.0 14.6 60;30 ON• 8 119 2.5 1

2 vzwA1-850 A 880.00000 40.0 2 15 1/2 LDF 0.0 73.6 JMA X7CQAP-FRO-860-VR4 8.0 119.0 2.5 vc 8.0 14.9 57;30 ON• 8 119 2.5 2

3 vzwA1-1900 A 1980.00000 40.0 4 15 1/2 LDF 0.0 147.3 JMA X7CQAP-FRO-860-VR4 8.0 119.0 2.5 vc 8.0 15.5 57;30 ON• 8 119 2.5 3

4 vzwA2-850CDMA B 880.00000 20.0 4 100 1-5/8 LDF 1.0 52.3 JMA X7C-FRO-860-2 10.0 115.0 2.5 vc 8.0 15.8 57;30 ON• 10 115 2.5 4

5 vzwA3-700 C 746.00000 40.0 2 15 1/2 LDF 0.0 75.4 JMA X7CQAP-FRO-860-VR4 14.0 108.0 2.5 vc 8.0 14.6 60;30 ON• 14 108 2.5 5

6 vzwA3-850 C 880.00000 40.0 2 15 1/2 LDF 0.0 73.6 JMA X7CQAP-FRO-860-VR4 14.0 108.0 2.5 vc 8.0 14.9 57;30 ON• 14 108 2.5 6

7 vzwA3-2100 C 2140.00000 40.0 4 15 1/2 LDF 0.0 147.3 JMA X7CQAP-FRO-860-VR4 14.0 108.0 2.5 vc 8.0 15.7 58;30 ON• 14 108 2.5 7

8 vzwB1-700 D 746.00000 40.0 2 15 1/2 LDF 0.0 75.4 JMA X7CQAP-FRO-860-VR4 148.0 14.0 2.5 vc 8.0 14.6 60;150 ON• 148 14 2.5 8

9 vzwB1-850 D 880.00000 40.0 2 15 1/2 LDF 0.0 73.6 JMA X7CQAP-FRO-860-VR4 148.0 14.0 2.5 vc 8.0 14.9 57;150 ON• 148 14 2.5 9

10 vzwB1-1900 D 1980.00000 40.0 4 15 1/2 LDF 0.0 147.3 JMA X7CQAP-FRO-860-VR4 148.0 14.0 2.5 vc 8.0 15.5 57;150 ON• 148 14 2.5 10

11 vzwB2-850CDMA E 880.00000 20.0 4 100 1-5/8 LDF 1.0 52.3 JMA X7C-FRO-860-2 144.0 12.0 2.5 vc 8.0 15.8 57;150 ON• 144 12 2.5 11

12 vzwB3-700 F 746.00000 40.0 2 15 1/2 LDF 0.0 75.4 JMA X7CQAP-FRO-860-VR4 137.0 8.0 2.5 vc 8.0 14.6 60;157 ON• 137 8 2.5 12

13 vzwB3-850 F 880.00000 40.0 2 15 1/2 LDF 0.0 73.6 JMA X7CQAP-FRO-860-VR4 137.0 8.0 2.5 vc 8.0 14.9 57;150 ON• 137 8 2.5 13

14 vzwB3-2100 F 2140.00000 40.0 4 15 1/2 LDF 0.0 147.3 JMA X7CQAP-FRO-860-VR4 137.0 8.0 2.5 vc 8.0 15.7 58;150 ON• 137 8 2.5 14

15 vzwG1-700 G 746.00000 40.0 2 15 1/2 LDF 0.0 75.4 JMA X7CQAP-FRO-860-VR4 7.0 8.0 2.5 vc 8.0 14.6 60;300 ON• 7 8 2.5 15

16 vzwG1-850 G 880.00000 40.0 2 15 1/2 LDF 0.0 73.6 JMA X7CQAP-FRO-860-VR4 7.0 8.0 2.5 vc 8.0 14.9 57;300 ON• 7 8 2.5 16

17 vzwG1-1900 G 1980.00000 40.0 4 15 1/2 LDF 0.0 147.3 JMA X7CQAP-FRO-860-VR4 7.0 8.0 2.5 vc 8.0 15.5 57;300 ON• 7 8 2.5 17

18 vzwG2-850CDMA H 880.00000 20.0 4 100 1-5/8 LDF 1.0 52.3 JMA X7C-FRO-860-VR0 9.0 12.0 2.5 vc 8.0 15.8 57;300 ON• 9 12 2.5 18

19 vzwG3-700 I 746.00000 40.0 2 15 1/2 LDF 0.0 75.4 JMA X7CQAP-FRO-860-VR4 12.0 20.0 2.5 vc 8.0 14.6 60;300 ON• 12 20 2.5 19

20 vzwG3-850 I 880.00000 40.0 2 15 1/2 LDF 0.0 73.6 JMA X7CQAP-FRO-860-VR4 12.0 20.0 2.5 vc 8.0 14.9 57;300 ON• 12 20 2.5 20

21 vzwG3-2100 I 2140.00000 40.0 4 15 1/2 LDF 0.0 147.3 JMA X7CQAP-FRO-860-VR4 12.0 20.0 2.5 vc 8.0 15.7 58;300 ON• 12 20 2.5 21

22 omni J 150.00000 50.0 50.0 34.0 24.0 2.0 vc 8.0 0 360 ON• 34 24 2.0 22

23 omni K 150.00000 50.0 50.0 44.0 33.0 1.0 vc 16.0 0 360 ON• 44 33 1.0 23

24 omni L 150.00000 50.0 50.0 52.0 33.0 1.0 vc 8.0 0 360 ON• 52 33 1.0 24

25 dipole M 450.00000 50.0 50.0 108.0 33.0 -2.0 vc 6.0 0 360 ON• 108 33 -2.0 25 s s ss s s s s s s s s s ss s

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3. Analysis

Could field measurements be taken in areas with Verizon antennas?

☐ YES ☐ NO

Describe why measurements could not be taken - if applicable.

N/A

Adjacent Structure(s) ☐ Touching ☐ Potential Concern ☐ No Concern

If the structure is a Single-Family Residential Home, were measurements taken inside the residence?

☐ YES ☐ NO ☐ N/A

Field Measurement Equipment ☐ Broadband ☐ Narrowband

Field Measurement Start Time HH:MM

Field Measurement End Time HH:MM

Location Broadband Equipment Zeroed Marked on Diagram or Physical Description

a. Field Measurements:

N/A

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b. Predictive Model: All Transmitters

Is the area being modeled completely INACCESSIBLE to members of the general population (including untrained maintenance workers)?

☐ YES ☒ NO

☐ 0% - 20% Occ. MPE ☒ 20% - 100% Occ. MPE ☒ ≥ 100% Occ. MPE ☐ ≥ 1000% Occ. MPE

c. Predictive Model: Verizon Transmitters

☒ 0% - 20% Occ. MPE ☒ 20% - 100% Occ. MPE ☒ ≥ 100% Occ. MPE ☐ ≥ 1000% Occ. MPE x x x x

A

10’

N

D

C

B

E F

G H

I J

K L M

A

10’

N

D

C

B

E F

G H

I J

K L M

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d. Predictive Model: Significant Contribution of Verizon

☐ 0% - 1% Occ. MPE ☒ ≥ 1% Occ. MPE

4. Conclusion

a. Conclusion Narrative

Description of MPE-Limit Exceeding Areas:

VERIZON WIRELESS

As shown from our Roofview plots, small areas of the main rooftop in the southwest (alpha), northeast (beta) and southeast (gamma) corners of the rooftop directly below/in front of the revised Verizon Wireless antenna faces (extending

7’ from the antenna fronts) have the potential to reach or exceed 100 % occupational maximum permissible exposure

(MPE) and 20 % occupational MPE extending to the parapet walls.

MISCELLANEOUS ANTENNAS

As shown from our Roofview plots, small areas of the main rooftop along the edges of the rooftop above the lower rooftop directly below/around the miscellaneous omni and dipole antennas have the potential to reach or exceed 20 % occupational MPE. Verizon Wireless is not a 1 % occupational MPE contributor to these areas.

Potentially Non-Compliant Co-Locator Areas: Verizon Responsibility

The following table represents potentially non-compliant co-locators for which Verizon is a 5% General Population MPE

(1% Occupational MPE) contributor.

AT&T T-Mobile Sprint Cricket Unknown Other

Insert Co-Locator

Insert Co-Locator

Insert Co-Locator x x x x

A

10’

N

D

C

B

E F

G H

I J

K L M

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b. Signage/Barrier Diagram

Final

Compliant

Configuration

Access Points ☒ [1 each] ☐ [#] ☐ [#] ☐ [#] ☒ [1 each] ☐ dimensions

Alpha ☒ [6] ☒ [1] ☒ [5] ☐ [#] ☐ [#] ☒ 14’

Beta ☒ [5] ☐ [#] ☒ [5] ☐ [#] ☐ [#] ☐ dimensions

Gamma ☒ [6] ☒ [1] ☒ [5] ☐ [#] ☐ [#] ☒ 6’

NOTE: The table above represents EVERY compliance item that MUST be implemented at this location.

125’

N

ALPHA

GAMMA

BETA

Required

155’

Lower Roof Access Door

2’ Elevated

Required 10’ VZW RF Barrier Stealth Panels

RX-Only Yagi

RX-Only Satellite Dish

Lower Roof (25’ below)

Main Roof

Main Roof Access Ladder

14’

6’

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c. Signage/Barrier Installation Detail

Mitigation

Actions

Required/Taken

Access Points ☒ [1 each]

☒ [1 each] ☐ [#] ☐ dimensions

Alpha ☒ [6] ☐ [#] ☒ [1] ☐ [#] ☒ [5] ☐ [#] ☐ [#] ☐ [#] ☐ [#] ☐ [#] ☒ 14’

Beta ☒ [5] ☐ [#] ☐ [#] ☐ [#] ☒ [5] ☐ [#] ☐ [#] ☐ [#] ☐ [#] ☐ [#] ☐ dimensions

Gamma ☒ [6] ☐ [#] ☒ [1] ☐ [#] ☒ [5] ☐ [#] ☐ [#] ☐ [#] ☐ [#] ☐ [#] ☒ 6’

ADD REM ADD REM ADD REM ADD REM ADD REM ADD ONLY

NOTE: The table represents either the signage/barriers installed / removed OR items required by the market (if mitigation is not installed by consultant/vendor).

If signage/barriers NOT installed during visit and to be installed by Market please fill out the chart below

SPECIAL MITIGATION INSTRUCTIONS

Items to be Installed ACCESS POINTS: If not already present, (1) NOC & (1) GUIDELINES sign must be posted on the inside of the lower roof access door and at the base of the main roof access ladder (total of 4 signs), as shown in the diagram above.

ALPHA: If not already present, a 14’ long barrier must be installed from the northeast corner of the alpha sector steal panels extending out towards the west parapet wall; (1) NOTICE & (1) GUIDELINES sign must be posted on the required RF barrier and (1) CAUTION & (1) GUIDELINES sign must be posted on each face of the alpha sector stealth panels and on the front of the alpha sector antenna frame (total of 12 signs), as shown in the diagram above.

BETA: If not already present, (1) CAUTION & (1) GUIDELINES sign must be posted on each face of the beta sector stealth panels and on the rear of the beta sector antenna frame (total of 10 signs), as shown in the diagram above.

GAMMA: If not already present, a 6’ long barrier must be installed from the south end of the adjacent exhaust hood extending out towards the south parapet wall (barrier must be at least 6’ from the parapet wall); (1) NOTICE & (1)

GUIDELINES sign must be posted on the required RF barrier and (1)

CAUTION & (1) GUIDELINES sign must be posted on each face of the gamma sector stealth panels and on the rear of the gamma sector antenna frame (total of 12 signs), as shown in the diagram above.

Items to be Removed If any signs, barriers, or indicative markings need to be removed – note that in this section.

Items to be Repaired/Replaced If any signs, barriers, or indicative markings need to be repaired or replaced

(replaced with the same item) – note that in this section.

Please note any issues that prevented items from being installed, repaired and replaced

NOTE: Since the existing roof parapet walls are only 12” tall (NOT OSHA COMPLIANT), please ensure that all RF barriers are at least 6’ from the parapet walls.

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5. Appendix A: Site Photos

a. Structure

b. Access Point(s)

c. Individual Sectors

d. Miscellaneous

6. Appendix B: Survey Methodology

a. Survey Procedures

b. Survey Equipment Certification

7. Appendix C: RF Consultant Certifications

a. Preparer Certification

I, Anthony Handley, the preparer of this report, am fully aware of and familiar with the Rules and Regulations of both the

Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) with regard to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. I am also fully aware of and familiar with the Verizon Wireless

Signage & Demarcation Policy. I have reviewed this Radio Frequency Exposure Assessment report and believe it to be both true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

b. Reviewer Certification

I, Paul Dugan, P.E., the reviewer and approved of this report, am fully aware of and familiar with the Rules and

Regulations of both the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) and the Occupational Safety and Health

Administration (OSHA) with regard to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. I am also fully aware of and familiar with the Verizon Wireless Signage & Demarcation Policy. I have reviewed this Radio Frequency Exposure

Assessment report and believe it to be both true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

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8. Appendix D: Reference Information

a. FCC Rules & Regulations The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has established safety guidelines relating to RF exposure from cell sites. The

FCC developed those standards, known as Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) limits, in consultation with numerous other federal agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Occupational

Safety and Health Administration. The standards were developed by expert scientists and engineers after extensive reviews of the scientific literature related to RF biological effects. The FCC explains that its standards “incorporate prudent margins of safety.”

The following represents explanations of the most applicable information:

Two Classifications for Exposure Limits

Occupational – Applies to situations in which persons are “exposed as a consequence of their employment” and are “fully aware of the potential for exposure and can exercise control over their exposure”.

General Population – Applies to situations in which persons are “exposed as a consequence of their employment may not be made fully aware of the potential for exposure or cannot exercise control over their exposure”. Generally speaking, those without significant and documented RF Safety & Awareness training would be in the General Population classification.

Environment Classification

Controlled – Applies to environments that are restricted or “controlled” in order to prevent access from members of the General Population classification.

Uncontrolled – Applies to environments that are unrestricted or “uncontrolled” that allow access from members of the General Population classification.

Limits for Occupational/Controlled Exposure

Frequency Power Density Averaging Time

Range (S) |E|2, |H|2, or S

(MHz) (mW/cm2) (minutes)

300-1500 f/300 6

1500-100,000 5 6

Limits for General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure

Frequency Power Density Averaging Time

Range (S) |E|2, |H|2, or S

(MHz) (mW/cm2) (minutes)

300-1500 f/1500 30

1500-100,000 1 30 f = frequency in MHz

Significant Contribution to the RF Environment

Any carrier contributing an aggregate MPE percentage of 5 or more (to the applicable RF Environment

Classification) is defined as a significant contributor. This means that if any area is determined to be out of compliance with FCC rules, all significant contributors are jointly responsible for correcting any deficiencies.

b. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Requirements A formal adopter of FCC Standards, OSHA stipulates that those in the Occupational classification must complete training in the following: RF Safety, RF Awareness, and Utilization of Personal Protective Equipment. OSHA also provides options for Hazard

Prevention and Control:

Hazard Prevention Control

• Utilization of good equipment

• Enact control of hazard areas

• Limit exposures

• Employ medical surveillance and accident response

• Employ Lockout/Tag out

• Utilize personal alarms & protective clothing

• Prevent access to hazardous locations

• Develop or operate an administrative control program

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c. RF Signage Areas or portions of any transmitter site may be susceptible to high power densities that could cause personnel exposures in excess of the FCC guidelines. These areas must be demarcated by conspicuously posted signage that identifies the potential exposure. Signage MUST be viewable regardless of the viewer’s position.

GUIDELINES NOTICE CAUTION WARNING

This sign will inform anyone of the basic precautions to follow when entering an area with transmitting radiofrequency equipment.

This sign indicates that RF emissions may exceed the

FCC General Population

MPE limit.

emissions may exceed the

FCC Occupational MPE limit.

emissions may exceed at least

10x the FCC Occupational

MPE limit.

NOC INFORMATION

Information signs are used as a means to provide contact information for any questions or concerns. They will include specific cell site identification information and the Verizon Wireless

Network Operations Center phone number.

d. Physical Barriers

Physical barriers are control measures that require awareness and participation of personnel. Physical barriers are employed as an additional administration control to complement RF signage and physically demarcate an area in which RF exposure levels may exceed the FCC General Population limit. Example: chain-connected stanchions

e. Indicative Markers

Indicative markers are visible control measures that require awareness and participation of personnel, as they cannot physically prevent someone from entering an area of potential concern. Indicative markers are employed as an additional administration control to complement RF signage and visually demarcate an area in which RF exposure levels may exceed the FCC General Population limit. Example: paint stripes