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FCC Announces Annual Environmental and Historic Preservation Workshop

The FCC announced that its Wireless Telecommunications Bureau will host its annual workshop on the environmental compliance and historic preservation review process required for the construction of wireless communications facilities.  The training will include information relevant to the construction of all new communications towers and the collocation of communications equipment on existing towers and other structures.  This workshop will take place on October 11, 2018, and October 12, 2018 at the FCC Headquarters.  It will also be webcast.

At the workshop, FCC experts on the environmental review process and other speakers will provide information to FCC licensees, those who construct or manage communications facilities for FCC licensees, and their consultants on a range of topics related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and the FCC’s implementing regulations and related agreements.  Invited speakers include representatives from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, FirstNet, and FEMA.

Alaska Governor Signs New Bill Regarding Cellular Telephone Use

The Governor of Alaska signed a bill that authorizes a municipality to adopt an ordinance prohibiting the use of cellular telephones while driving in school zones or on school property.  However, municipalities cannot adopt an ordinance that prohibits hands-free use of a cellular telephone in school zones or on school property.  The law is scheduled to become effective November 26, 2018. 

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