CWA Raises Safety Concerns on Proposed Tweaks to Wireless Infrastructure Rules
Adopting a proposal by CTIA and the Wireless Infrastructure Association to mandate new rules or clarify existing rules for Section 6409(a) of 2012's Spectrum Act could harm public safety, the Communications Workers of America said Tuesday in docket 19-250. The…
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FCC sought comment in September (see 1909130062). “Applying the proposed Section 6409(a) shot clock and deemed granted remedies to all authorizations would endanger public and worker safety,” CWA said: “Modifications to wireless equipment and infrastructure often involve complex and technical work. While Section 6409(a) may describe the physical dimensions of eligible modifications as insubstantial, the safety concerns implicated in these modifications are considerable. Work done without appropriate procedures and with inadequate oversight can lead to dangerous conditions.”