Communication tower base station approval

eCFR :: 47 CFR 1.6100 -

Any tower or base station as defined in this section, provided that it is existing at the time the relevant application is filed with the State or local government under this section.

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Construct and place into operation within 12 months of initial license grant date, or if modified under the Second Report and Order (FCC 96-27) on

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47 CFR § 1.6100

Any tower or base station as defined in this section, provided that it is existing at the time the relevant application is filed with the State or local government under this section.

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eCFR :: 47 CFR Part 1 Subpart U -

(f) Authorization means any approval that a siting authority must issue under applicable law prior to the deployment of personal wireless service facilities, including, but not limited to, zoning

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For towers in the public right-of-way or base stations, no more than 6 feet. No excavation can occur more than 30 feet from the existing approved site boundary (not including access/utility

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Equipment associated with wireless communications services such as private, broadcast, and public safety services, as well as unlicensed wireless services and fixed wireless services

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Construct and place into operation within 12 months of initial license grant date, or if modified under the Second Report and Order (FCC 96-27) on or before August 15, 1996, or if base

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(3) Eligible facilities request. Any re-quest for modification of an existing tower or base station that does not substantially change the physical di-mensions of such tower or base station, involving:

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Under Section 6409(a) of the Spectrum Act, Congress determined that "a State or local government may not deny, and shall approve, any eligible facilities request for a modification

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4 FAQs about Communication tower base station approval

What is a base station?

(1) Base station. A structure or equipment at a fixed location that enables Commission -licensed or authorized wireless communications between user equipment and a communications network. The term does not encompass a tower as defined in this subpart or any equipment associated with a tower .

What equipment is included in a base station?

ed herein or any equipment associated with a tower. Base Station includes, without limitation: Equipment associated with wireless communications services such as private, broadcast, and public safety services, as well as unlicensed wireless services and

What are the regulations for building a new tower?

Building a new tower or collocating an antenna on an existing structure requires compliance with the Commission’s rules for environmental review. These regulatory processes ensure that appropriate measures are taken to protect environmental and historic resources.

What is a wireless facility modification?

§ 1.6100 Wireless Facility Modifications. (b) Definitions. Terms used in this section have the following meanings. (1) Base station. A structure or equipment at a fixed location that enables Commission -licensed or authorized wireless communications between user equipment and a communications network.