While the wind farm industry grows at a rapid pace, they raise serious issues with interference into critical radio systems across civil and military sectors, impacting radar detection
The Enforcement Bureau''s Spectrum Enforcement Division, in conjunction with the Regional and Field Offices, is responsible for responding to interference complaints involving FCC licensees.
If any element of a proposed project—including the tower, fence, trenching, roads, parking, power and fiber connections and their operation and maintenance—falls into any of these categories, including
This guide presents background information to help law enforcement agencies analyze their base station equipment needs and select superior equipment to provide reliable communication
High wind turbine density is highly likely to cause interference to communication signals that operate within wind farm''s vicinity. This is a result of the combined effects of many rotating blades and huge
Section 106 of the NHPA may require Tribal consultation to identify religious and cultural sites. The Nationwide Programmatic Agreement (NPA), to which the FCC is a signatory, streamlines
There are many policies governing siting location and requirements. One key siting requirement is setbacks, which designate a minimum distance between wind facilities and buildings,
Understand the complexities of siting and permitting wind energy projects, including federal and state regulations, environmental reviews, and strategies to address community concerns and opposition.
If the FCC determines, however, that interference which significantly interrupts or degrades a radio service is being caused, it may, after notice and an opportunity for a hearing, require modifications to
The Spectrum Enforcement Division, in conjunction with the Regional and Field Offices, is responsible for handling issues regarding unlicensed operations and violations of the Commission''s technical
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