HB 2828 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

     Provides that decisions pertaining to applications to site personal wireless service facilities are not subject to the requirements of the environment policy in RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c), if designated requirements are met.

     Provides that a personal wireless service facility, by itself or in combination with others, shall not expose the public to non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation in an amount exceeding the standard recommended by the American national standard institute in 1990.

     Requires the department to conduct a survey of scientific literature regarding the possible health or behavioral effects of human exposure to non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation.

     Makes an appropriation of fifty thousand dollars for the purposes of this act.