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evaluated for significant impact on the environment. Human exposure to RF radiation emitted
by FCC-regulated transmitters is one of several factors that must be considered in such
environmental evaluations. In 1996, the FCC revised its guidelines for RF exposure as a result of
a multi-year proceeding and as required by the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
Radio and television broadcast stations, satellite-earth stations, experimental radio stations and
certain wireless communication facilities are required to undergo routine evaluation for RF
compliance when they submit an application to the FCC for construction or modification of a
transmitting facility or renewal of a license. Failure to comply with the FCC's RF exposure
guidelines could lead to the preparation of a formal Environmental Assessment, possible
Environmental Impact Statement and eventual rejection of an application. Technical guidelines
for evaluating compliance with the FCC
RF safety requirements can be found in the FCC's OET Bulletin 65.
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/info/documents/bulletins/#65.
Low-powered, intermittent, or inaccessible RF transmitters and facilities are normally excluded
from the requirement for routine evaluation for RF exposure. These exclusions are based on
standard calculations and measurement data indicating that a transmitting station or equipment
operating under the conditions prescribed is unlikely to cause exposures in excess of the
guidelines under normal conditions of use. Such exclusions are not exclusions from compliance,
but, rather, exclusions from routine evaluation. The FCC's policies on RF exposure and
categorical exclusion can be found in Section 1.1307(b) of the FCC's Rules and Regulations [(47
CFR 1.1307(b)].
How can I obtain the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) value for my wireless phone?
The FCC requires that wireless phones sold in the United States demonstrate compliance with
human exposure limits adopted by the FCC in 1996. The relative amount of RF energy absorbed
in the head of a wireless telephone-user is given by the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR), as
explained above. The FCC requires wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of 1.6 watts
per kilogram (1.6 W/kg) in terms of SAR.
Information on SAR for a specific phone model can be obtained for many recently manufactured
phones using the FCC identification (ID) number for that model. The FCC ID number is usually
printed somewhere on the case of the phone. Sometimes it may be necessary to remove the
battery pack to find the number. Once you have the ID number, go to the following Web
address: www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid. On this page, you will see instructions for entering the FCC ID
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