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Re: ET Docket No. 13-84, Public Notice DA 26-997 I write as a concerned member of the public to urge the Commission to update its radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic radiation (EMR) exposure limits, adopted in 1996 and based only on heating effects. The court’s remand. In Environmental Health Trust v. FCC, 9 F.4th 893 (D.C. Cir. 2021), the court found the Commission failed to explain its dismissal of evidence of non-cancer harms. That evidence has grown. The International Commission on the Biological Effects of Electromagnetic Fields concluded that current science invalidates the assumptions behind the FCC limits (ICBE-EMF, Environmental Health, 2022;21:92). Large animal studies. The U.S. National Toxicology Program found clear evidence of malignant heart schwannomas in male rats exposed to RF EMR, along with evidence of DNA damage (NTP TR-595, 2018). The Ramazzini Institute independently found the same tumor type at exposures modeled on cell towers (Falcioni et al., Environmental Research, 2018;165:496-503). The WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer classifies RF EMR as possibly carcinogenic, Group 2B (Baan et al., Lancet Oncology, 2011). Sleep and well-being. Controlled studies show RF exposure alters sleep EEG and cerebral blood flow (Huber et al., Journal of Sleep Research, 2002;11:289-295). Sleep underlies immune, hormonal and mental health, so even modest disruption across a population matters. Children. Children absorb more RF energy in the brain and bone marrow than the adult model used to set the limits (Gandhi et al., Electromagnetic Biology and Medicine, 2012;31:34-51). Testing based on an adult male head does not protect them, and today’s children are exposed from birth, around the clock. Long-term, ubiquitous exposure. When the limits were set, exposure was brief and occasional. Today it is continuous: phones carried against the body, Wi-Fi, smart meters and dense 5G infrastructure. The limits have never been evaluated for decades of cumulative exposure from many sources at once. Environment. The Department of the Interior warned in 2014 that tower radiation may harm migratory birds. Research published in Nature found that weak human-made electromagnetic noise disrupts the magnetic compass of migratory songbirds (Engels et al., Nature, 2014;509:353-356). I respectfully ask the Commission to: (1) adopt limits that protect against non-thermal biological effects; (2) base device testing on children and on body-contact use; (3) evaluate long-term, cumulative exposure; and (4) give weight to independent health researchers and agencies, not only industry-involved standard-setting bodies. Thank you for considering these comments.

I became ill in 2020 with atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation. A professional Building Biologist confirmed that the average radiation level in my living room and dining room was 45,000 Microwatts per meter square. The radiation was coming from cell towers nearby which pointed at my windows. It was also coming through the roof. The radiation level on the roof was 75,000 Microwatts per meter square. This led to my need to take cardiac medication and ultimately a Cardiac Ablation. I had to move away from the area to a neighborhood that had much lower levels of radiation. The radiation in my new residence is slowly coming up and I have had to fight with cell phone companies to try to keep new transmitters out of the neighborhood. I continue to need to take medication for my heart. I implore you to fight the escalation of dangerous radiation!

Buried copper wiring is safe, dependable and generally fireproof. The electricity comes from a distance, so the telephone line will work during a local fire. Cell phones emit electromagnetic radiation that makes some people sick. Cell phone towers emit even more radiation. I use a 4G flip phone carefully, but cannot switch to 5G, that would make me ill. I've tried using friends' phones. It's not fair that cell towers pollute the air all around them without homeowners having any control over where they are placed. I worry about our children in school, also.

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I have EMRS (Electro- Magnetic Radiation Syndrome) I experience numerous negative health consequences when exposed to wireless devices. I will not list my specific issues here due to privacy in a public record, However, the research has shown many negative health and symptom related issues with exposures to radio frequency (RF) radiation. I have most of the symptoms that have already been published in scientific literature. Some exposures are disabling. Holding a cell phone brings on a lot of pain in my hands as well as flu-like symptoms. I have had to unplug all wi-fi, tv's, digital anteannas, cordless phones from my home. I have had to place a shield on the smart meter which severely sickened me when they were installed. Cell towers and other wireless can bring severe pain to the center of my brain that feels like a burn. There are numerous symptoms that occur when exposed but will go away when removed from the offending source of RF radiation. Different sources can bring different symptoms. My life has been crippled from this technology and it is getting harder to purchase any item without wi-fi (i.e. refrigerators, vehicles and more) and are unable to turn off the RF emitted from them. Please review the independent scientific literature and make life tolerable again for those of us suffering.

I would like to see more robust testing of the short AND long term effects of EMF exposure on all humans (and not just the thermal effects), but especially long term exposure for everyone as well as to those vulnerable in the community like children and those with chronic illness. I'm concerned also about animal health such as cattle and the concerning court cases that have come out of parts of Europe regarding exposure to 5G. History shows us that technology should be considerate guilty until proven innocent when it comes to human health. Thank you!

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I am writing regarding the FCC’s response to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals’ remand concerning its decades-old radiofrequency (RF) radiation exposure guidelines. The Court directed the FCC to provide a reasoned explanation for its decision that its guidelines adequately protect humans against the harmful, non-cancer-related effects of radiofrequency radiation. Specifically, the Court required the FCC to address the effects of radiofrequency radiation on children, the health consequences of prolonged exposure, the ubiquity of wireless devices and technological advancements, environmental impacts, and the adequacy of the FCC’s testing procedures for mobile phones and other portable devices. The FCC should carefully examine evidence and real-world experiences regarding the health and environmental impacts of wireless radiation—including non-cancer-related health effects, impacts on children, long-term and cumulative exposure, cancer, and effects on wildlife and the environment. Below is one study, among others, that I believe the FCC should review when addressing concerns related to wireless radiation: • Panagopoulos et al. (2021): Man-made electromagnetic fields: Ion-gated channel dysfunction, oxidative stress, and DNA damage—an examination of the evidence and proposed mechanisms linking man-made electromagnetic fields to oxidative stress, DNA damage, and cellular dysfunction. The FCC is not a health agency and possesses no expertise in medicine, biology, or public health. Yet, it continues to assert its authority over radiofrequency exposure standards and is preparing to conclude whether its current guidelines provide adequate protection for the public. I urge the FCC to recognize the essential role of federal health agencies—most notably the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services—and to draw upon appropriate expertise in the fields of health and biology to address the issues raised by the court. This matter is of particular personal concern to me because: For several years, I have suffered the consequences of exposure to electromagnetic waves; my health has been lastingly impaired (manifesting as chronic pain and severe sleep disturbances). I find it difficult to work in environments where such exposure exists; I can no longer travel by train due to the presence of Wi-Fi and passengers’ mobile phones; I cannot stay in hotels because of Wi-Fi; and my life has been significantly diminished by the omnipresence of these waves. I urge the FCC to give serious consideration to the experiences and evidence submitted to it, and to fully address each of the questions raised by the court.