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http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/26/fcc-broadband-acceleration-initiative/

 

Apparently the FCC feels that carriers aren't getting approval fast enough to build out their wireless infrastructure and has tweaked the Broadband Acceleration Initiative so that upgrading existing equipment will be easier for carriers so they can build out LTE faster than they are now. This could be a boost for Sprint if they don't have to wait as long for building permits, or this may help most carriers bypass building permits all together.

 

We will know for sure in the coming months. If there is a sudden increase in tower numbers every week, then I guess we will know for sure.

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http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/26/fcc-broadband-acceleration-initiative/

 

Apparently the FCC feels that carriers aren't getting approval fast enough to build out their wireless infrastructure and has tweaked the Broadband Acceleration Initiative so that upgrading existing equipment will be easier for carriers so they can build out LTE faster than they are now. This could be a boost for Sprint if they don't have to wait as long for building permits, or this may help most carriers bypass building permits all together.

 

We will know for sure in the coming months. If there is a sudden increase in tower numbers every week, then I guess we will know for sure.

 

This has no impact on local building permits and zoning processes. The FCC has no authority to subrogate local and state building laws, codes and ordinances. This is only related to FCC hurdles. Mostly related to small cells and pico cells and reclassifying them and not requiring the same as macro cells.

 

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This has no impact on local building permits and zoning processes. The FCC has no authority to subrogate local and state building laws, codes and ordinances. This is only related to FCC hurdles. Mostly related to small cells and pico cells and reclassifying them and not requiring the same as macro cells.

 

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Thanks for the clarification. I wasn't too sure as to what I was reading. Sometimes the FCC makes things confusing. :wacko:

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Thanks for the clarification. I wasn't too sure as to what I was reading. Sometimes the FCC makes things confusing. :wacko:

 

Well, what do you think one of those two Cs stands for?

 

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This has no impact on local building permits and zoning processes. The FCC has no authority to subrogate local and state building laws, codes and ordinances. This is only related to FCC hurdles. Mostly related to small cells and pico cells and reclassifying them and not requiring the same as macro cells.

 

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I hate to disagree Robert but the FCC can wield power and over ride some local codes and ordinaces when they need to. When your not so busy some time look up PRB-1 and how the FCC can over rule local restrictions on Ham Radio antenna's if they are overly burdensome. I think the rule is reasonable accommodations have to be made and I think its the FCC who decides what is reasonable. I know this isn't ham radio but maybe they are going to expand their power for broadband in a similar way.

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I hate to disagree Robert but the FCC can wield power and over ride some local codes and ordinaces when they need to. When your not so busy some time look up PRB-1 and how the FCC can over rule local restrictions on Ham Radio antenna's if they are overly burdensome. I think the rule is reasonable accommodations have to be made and I think its the FCC who decides what is reasonable. I know this isn't ham radio but maybe they are going to expand their power for broadband in a similar way.

 

I repeat...the FCC does not have the authority to overrule building codes and state laws regarding building. That authority has not been given to them. They regulate broadcasts, not structures.

 

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With respect. A small clip from the ARRL.ORG web page.

 

"Amateurs faced with local government zoning restrictions have some relief. PRB-1, the limited federal preemption of municipal land use regulations for Amateur Radio installations, is a useful tool when applying for a building permit for a tower. According to the Commission's rules, zoning authorities can not preclude Amateur Service communications, but must reasonably accommodate amateur communications and enact the "minimum practicable regulation to accomplish the state or local authority's legitimate purpose" [97.15(B)]. Local governments can zone for height, safety and aesthetics concerns, but their restrictions can not be so prohibitive that they are overly restrictive."

 

Individual cases have reversed or repealed local rules agains hams.

An argument could be made that a cell phone company is not an individual tech class up to extra class. They do not operate on the ham net frequencies. So this would not work for any building permits for them. Most hams build their towers on their land unless its a club. Cell providers are for a profit while hams are not out for a profit. Last I knew when I was on a kick again to study to get my ham license, a ham operator can not use his/her station for a profit.

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According to the FCC's public notice, Congress did override state and local authority in this matter. Whether it's constitutional or not is a separate question, but the law seems pretty unambiguous about Congress' intent:

 

(1) IN GENERAL. Notwithstanding section 704 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (Public Law 104–104) or any other provision of law, a State or local government may not deny, and shall approve, any eligible facilities request for a modification of an existing wireless tower or base station that does not substantially change the physical dimensions of such tower or base station.

(2) ELIGIBLE FACILITIES REQUEST. For purposes of this subsection, the term ‘‘eligible facilities request’’ means any request for modification of an existing wireless tower or base station that involves —

(A.) collocation of new transmission equipment;

(B.) removal of transmission equipment; or

(C.) replacement of transmission equipment.

(3) APPLICABILITY OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS. Nothing in paragraph (1) shall be construed to relieve the Commission from the requirements of the National Historic Preservation Act or the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.

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This is exactly my point. Local jurisdictions cannot control broadcasts. They must allow them. But they still control the building permits and zoning for the structures themselves. And the FCC does not have the authority to take that away. It would require a change in law.

 

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I see what your saying. I just know one town said ham radio antennas cant be over 13 feet tall and the FCC said it was too restrictive and it was changed.

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According to the FCC's public notice, Congress did override state and local authority in this matter. Whether it's constitutional or not is a separate question, but the law seems pretty unambiguous about Congress' intent:

 

And none of this removes local bureaucratic planning and permitting. It just means the local jurisdiction cannot deny the permit if it is an existing facility. But they still need to file for local building permits and obtain them and they still have to pass plan review and meet code.

 

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It seems a bit dumb to me that building permits are required for adding or replacing equipment on a tower. I can see it necessary for building a tower, or the little brick buildings that verizon and at&t like to house the cabinets in around here, or when extensive electrical work needs to be done. Alas, I guess it is what it is.

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It seems a bit dumb to me that building permits are required for adding or replacing equipment on a tower. I can see it necessary for building a tower, or the little brick buildings that verizon and at&t like to house the cabinets in around here, or when extensive electrical work needs to be done. Alas, I guess it is what it is.

 

In Vegas, some towers have needed reinforcing to help keep the tower stable in order to support more equipment on the tower, and that goes for all carriers.

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In Vegas, some towers have needed reinforcing to help keep the tower stable in order to support more equipment on the tower, and that goes for all carriers.

at least they are actually reinforcing the towers! Here in nm it seems our engineer just decided against it for a lot of towers and ordered gmo.

 

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I see what your saying. I just know one town said ham radio antennas cant be over 13 feet tall and the FCC said it was too restrictive and it was changed.

 

I think what you are talking about is the OTARD. Had to use that a couple of times with the yuppies in HOA neighborhoods a few times.

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