2828‑S.E AAS 3/1/96

ESHB 2828 - S COMM AMD

    ByCommittee on Energy, Telecommunications & Utilities

                                                    ADOPTED 3/1/96

    On page 1, after line 6, insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The legislature finds that concerns have been raised over possible health effects from exposure to some wireless telecommunications facilities, and that exposures from these facilities should be kept as low as reasonably achievable while still allowing the operation of these networks.  The legislature further finds that the department of health should serve as the state agency that follows the issues and compiles information pertaining to potential health effects from wireless telecommunications facilities."

    Renumber the sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly

ESHB 2828 - S COMM AMD

    ByCommittee on Energy, Telecommunications & Utilities

                                                    ADOPTED 3/1/96

    On page 1, line 4 of the title, strike "and adding a new section to chapter 43.70 RCW" and insert "adding a new section to chapter 43.70 RCW; and creating a new section"

ESHB 2828 - S COMM AMD - S5396.1

By Committee on Energy, Telecommunications & Utilities

                                                    ADOPTED 3/1/96

    On page 3, line 25, after "exempt" strike all material through "(b) the" on line 28 and inset "personal wireless services equipment shelters, or the room or enclosure housing equipment for personal wireless service facilities, that meet the following conditions:  (a) The"

    On page 3, line 29, strike "(c)" and insert "(b)"

ESHB 2828 - S COMM AMD

    ByCommittee on Energy, Telecommunications & Utilities

                                                    ADOPTED 3/1/96

    On page 4, after line 7, insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 6.  A new section is added to chapter 43.70 RCW to read as follows:

    Unless this section is preempted by applicable federal statutes, the department may require that in residential zones or areas, all providers of personal wireless services, as defined in section 1 of this act, provide random test results on power density analysis for the provider's licensed frequencies showing radio frequency levels before and after development of the personal wireless service antenna facilities, following national standards or protocols of the federal communications commission or other federal agencies.  This section shall not apply to microcells as defined in section 1 of this act.  The department may adopt rules to implement this section."

    Renumber the sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly

ESHB 2828 - S COMM AMD

    ByCommittee on Energy, Telecommunications & Utilities

                                                    ADOPTED 3/1/96

    On page 1, line 4, strike "a new section" and insert "new sections"

ESHB 2828 - S COMM AMD

    ByCommittee on Energy, Telecommunications & Utilities

                                                    ADOPTED 3/1/96

    On page 4, after line 7, insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 6.  The sum of 49,500 dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated for the biennium ending June 30, 1997, from the state general fund to the department of health for the purposes of section 5 of this act."

    Renumber the sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly

ESHB 2828 - S COMM AMD

    ByCommittee on Energy, Telecommunications & Utilities

                                                    ADOPTED 3/1/96

    On page 1, line 4 of the title, strike "and adding a new section to chapter 43.70 RCW" and insert "adding a new section to chapter 43.70 RCW; and making an appropriation"

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