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The FCC must become a proactive agency, placing Americans' health first before businesses and other objec…

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The FCC must become a proactive agency, placing Americans' health first before businesses and other objectives. Subsequently, amending current exposure limits to ensure safety is urgently needed. Independent experts concur that the 1996 RFR exposure limits remain ineffective because they were based on thermal heating of tissue, while ignoring lower frequencies. Studies based on thermal heating used a 200 lb male dummy and a water filled balloon for head exposure. Debilitating health effects occur at much lower frequency levels. Health impacts for pregnant women, babies, children and those working in fields with chronic exposures weren't included. Fast forward thirty years, and the amount of RFR emitting devices and ambient RFR levels has skyrocketed. The proliferation of cell phones, cell towers, 5G, 6G, antennas, WiFi, smart meters, and other smart products is unprecedented. No federal agency has assessed/evaluated the impacts on human health and our environment by addressing these combined multiple exposures. Major areas of concern include: impacts on children, the environment, EHS individuals and the cumulative, involuntary exposure most people encounter every day. As a grandmother, I'm extremely worried about the constant RFR exposure experienced by our children and its long term effects. Children are more susceptible to environmental harms as they are smaller physically and in the process of developing. Their skulls are thinner, allowing more radiation to penetrate. Many schools now default to wireless connectivity with no evidence of safety, subjecting our children to this invisible toxin daily.  An increasing number of people experience Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity due to current excessive exposure levels. This involuntary exposure while navigating work and/or public spaces is impossible to avoid.  Many individuals through repeated exposure develop hypersensitivity and must actively avoid all exposures. Personally, I find airports intolerable; I experience headaches, vision problems and brain fog that lingers for hours. My home is hard-wired with ethernet cables and I keep my cell phone on airplane mode when not in use. Additionally, unless a state has enacted a no-fee opt-out, involuntary exposures include Smart Meters, which emit continuous pulsed radiation. Independent testing of all devices should reflect real life usage. For example, cell phones are carried in pockets, next to skin, close to the face and head.  The US should implement the European Commission's new standard requiring cellphones to be tested for radiation while touching the body — which is how people actually carry and use cellphones: in a pocket or against the skin. Dr. Marc Arazi, Phonegate Alert's founder and president, stated that a recent court ruling represents an “historic victory for European consumer protection and the culmination of nearly 10 years of campaigning against cellphone radiation testing protocols that failed to reflect real-world conditions of use.”  The natural world is similarly affected. It is known that RFR radiation affects bees and migratory birds, disrupting their ability to navigate and forage effectively. Flora and fauna are known to experience die-offs in close proximity to cell towers. In 2021, Kent Chamberlin Chairman, Emeritus of Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of New Hampshire concluded one of the key recommendations of the New Hampshire Commission to Study The Environmental and Health Effects of Evolving 5G Technology is that cell towers be placed no nearer than 1,640 feet from places where people live, work or recreate. This 500 meter setback should become immediate public policy. There should be an immediate moratorium on any new devices while safety studies are performed to evaluate the countless RFR emitting products already on the market.  European Union study finds children absorb more wireless radiation than adults across rangeof 5G frequencies - EHNhttps://www.ehn.org/5g-wireless-radiation-children-exposure 1 The FCC Is Supposed to Protect the Environment. It Doesn’t. https://www.propublica.org/article/fcc-environment-cell- towers-failures Environmental Procedures at the FCC: A Case Study in Corporate Capture (2022) 19 https://ehtrust.org/electromagnetic-fields-impact-tree- plant-growth/ 20 https://ehtrust.org/environmental-effects-of-wireless- radiation-and-electromagetic-fields/ 21 https://ehtrust.org/published-research-adverse-effect- wireless-technology-electromagnetic-radiation-bees/ 22 https://ehtrust.org/radiofrequency-radiation-effects-on- agronomy-agricultural-crops-and-crop-yields
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Titre (EN) : Scientific evidence invalidates health assumptions underlying the FCC and ICNIRP exposure li…

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Titre (EN) : Scientific evidence invalidates health assumptions underlying the FCC and ICNIRP exposure limit determinations for radiofrequency radiation: Implications for 5G Revue / Source : Environmental Health, 21(1), 92. Lien : https://doi.org/10.1186/s12940-022-00900-9 Titre (EN) : Cellular and molecular effects of non-ionizing electromagnetic fields Revue / Source : Reviews on Environmental Health, 39(3), 519–529. Lien : https://doi.org/10.1515/reveh-2023-0023 Titre (EN) : The roles of intensity, exposure duration, and modulation on the biological effects of radiofrequency radiation and exposure guidelines Revue / Source : Electromagnetic Biology and Medicine, 41(2), 230–255. Lien : https://doi.org/10.1080/15368378.2022.2065683 Titre (EN) : Genetic effects of non-ionizing electromagnetic fields Revue / Source : Electromagnetic Biology and Medicine, 40(2), 264–273. Lien : https://doi.org/10.1080/15368378.2021.1881866 Titre (EN) : Radiofrequency radiation-induced gene expression Revue / Source : Reviews on Environmental Health. Publication en ligne anticipée. Lien : https://doi.org/10.1515/reveh-2025-0104 Titre (EN) : Health and safety practices and policies concerning human exposure to RF/microwave radiation Revue / Source : Frontiers in Public Health, 13, 1619781. Lien : https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1619781 Titre (EN) : Diplomats’ Mystery Illness and Pulsed Radiofrequency/Microwave Radiation Revue / Source : Neural Computation, 30(11), 2882-2985. Lien : https://doi.org/10.1162/neco_a_01133 Titre (EN) : Development of health-based exposure limits for radiofrequency radiation from wireless devices using a benchmark dose approach Revue / Source : Environmental Health, 20(1), 84. Lien : https://doi.org/10.1186/s12940-021-00768-1 Titre (EN) : Low-level EMF effects on wildlife and plants: What research tells us about an ecosystem approach Revue / Source : Frontiers in Public Health, 10, 1000840. Lien : https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2022.1000840 Titre (EN) : Effects of non-ionizing electromagnetic fields on flora and fauna, Part 1: Rising ambient EMF levels in the environment Revue / Source : Reviews on Environmental Health, 37(1), 81–122. Lien : https://doi.org/10.1515/reveh-2021-0026 Titre (EN) : Effects of non-ionizing electromagnetic fields on flora and fauna, Part 2: Impacts—How species interact with natural and man-made EMF Revue / Source : Reviews on Environmental Health, 37(3), 327–406. Lien : https://doi.org/10.1515/reveh-2021-0050 Titre (EN) : Effects of non-ionizing electromagnetic fields on flora and fauna, Part 3: Exposure standards, public policy, laws, and future directions Revue / Source : Reviews on Environmental Health, 37(4), 531–558. Lien : https://doi.org/10.1515/reveh-2021-0083 Titre (EN) : Health and environmental effects to wildlife from radio telemetry and tracking devices—State of the science and best management practices Revue / Source : Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 11, 1283709. Lien : https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2024.1283709 Titre (EN) : Biological effects of electromagnetic fields on insects: A systematic review and meta-analysis Revue / Source : Reviews on Environmental Health, 39(4), 853–869. Lien : https://doi.org/10.1515/reveh-2023-0072 Titre (EN) : Biophysical mechanism of animal magnetoreception, orientation and navigation Revue / Source : Scientific Reports, 14(1), 30053. Lien : https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-77883-9 Titre (EN) : Electromagnetic radiation as an emerging driver factor for the decline of insects Revue / Source : Science of the Total Environment, 767, 144913. Lien : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.144913 Titre (EN) : Safeguarding children’s health in the digital age: Addressing screen time, wireless radiation and extremely low-frequency non-ionizing electromagnetic field exposures Revue / Source : Position statement (Prise de position officielle) Lien : https://icbe-emf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ICBE-EMF-Child-Health-Cell-Phone-Cell-Tower-EMF-Position-Statement-PDF-982026-1.pdf Titre (EN) : Wireless technologies, non-ionizing electromagnetic fields and children: Identifying and reducing health risks Revue / Source : Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care, 53(2), 101374. Lien : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cppeds.2023.101374 Titre (EN) : Absorption of wireless radiation in the child versus adult brain and eye from cell phone conversation or virtual reality Revue / Source : Environmental Research, 167, 694–699. Lien : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2018.05.013 Titre (EN) : SAR estimations in a classroom with wireless computers Revue / Source : Journal of Microwaves, Optoelectronics and Electromagnetic Applications, 24(2), e2025288526. Lien : https://doi.org/10.1590/2179-10742025v24i3288526 Titre (EN) : An exploration of the effects of radiofrequency radiation emitted by mobile phones and extremely low frequency radiation on thyroid hormones and thyroid gland histopathology Revue / Source : Cureus, 13(8), e17329. Lien : https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.17329 Titre (EN) : Impact of electromagnetic field exposure on reproductive health: An umbrella review and meta-analysis of systematic reviews Revue / Source : Middle East Fertility Society Journal, 30, 42. Lien : https://doi.org/10.1186/s43043-025-00258-1 Titre (FR) : Histomorphométrie et qualité du sperme chez des rats mâles exposés au Wi-Fi 2,45 GHz Titre (EN) : Histomorphometry and sperm quality in male rats exposed to 2.45 GHz Wi-Fi Revue / Source : Reproduction, 169(5), e250048. Lien : https://doi.org/10.1530/REP-25-0048 Titre (EN) : Exploring the impact of environmental factors on male reproductive health through epigenetics Revue / Source : Reproductive Toxicology, 132, 108832. Lien : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reprotox.2025.108832 Titre (EN) : The effects of radiofrequency radiation on male reproductive health and potential mechanisms Revue / Source : Electromagnetic Biology and Medicine, 44(3), 359–384. Lien : https://doi.org/10.1080/15368378.2025.2480664 Titre (EN) : Histopathologic effects of mobile phone radiation exposure on the testes and sperm parameters: A systematic literature review of animal studies Revue / Source : Frontiers in Reproductive Health, 6, 1515166. Lien : https://doi.org/10.3389/frph.2024.1515166 Titre (EN) : Effect of radiation emitted by wireless devices on male reproductive hormones: A systematic review Revue / Source : Frontiers in Physiology, 12, 732420. Lien : https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2021.732420 Titre (EN) : Role of mitochondria in the oxidative stress induced by electromagnetic fields: Focus on reproductive systems Revue / Source : Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, 2018, 5076271. Lien : https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/5076271 Titre (EN) : Effect of mobile telephones on sperm quality: A systematic review and meta-analysis Revue / Source : Environment International, 70, 106–112. Lien : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2014.04.015 Titre (EN) : Are men talking their reproductive health away? Revue / Source : Asian Journal of Andrology, 17(3), 433–434. Lien : https://doi.org/10.4103/1008-682X.140963 Titre (EN) : Effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic waves (RF-EMW) from cellular phones on human ejaculated semen: An in vitro pilot study Revue / Source : Fertility and Sterility, 92(4), 1318–1325. Lien : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.08.022 Titre (EN) : Radio frequency electromagnetic radiation (RF-EMR) emitted from mobile phone and its impact on male reproductive health Revue / Source : EIACP: Diversity and Impact on the Environment, 28(3), 8–11. Lien : https://www.researchgate.net/publication/375799722_Radio_Frequency_Electromagnetic_Radiation_RF-EMR_Emitted_from_Mobile_Phone_and_its_Impact_on_Male_Reproductive_Health ——— Titre (EN) : A scoping review and evidence map of radiofrequency field exposure and genotoxicity: Assessing in vivo, in vitro, and epidemiological data Revue / Source : Frontiers in Public Health, 13, 1613353. Lien : https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1613353 Titre (EN) : Wireless technology is an environmental stressor requiring new understanding and approaches in health care Revue / Source : Frontiers in Public Health, 10, 894447. Lien : https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2022.894447 Titre (EN) : Risks to health and well-being from radio-frequency radiation emitted by cell phones and other wireless devices Revue / Source : Frontiers in Public Health, 7, 223. Lien : https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2019.00223 Titre (EN) : Thermal and non-thermal health effects of low intensity non-ionizing radiation: An international perspective Revue / Source : Environmental Pollution, 242, 643–658. Lien : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2018.07.019 Titre (EN) : Human-made electromagnetic fields: Ion forced-oscillation and voltage-gated ion channel dysfunction, oxidative stress and DNA damage (Review) Revue / Source : International Journal of Oncology, 59(5), 92. Lien : https://doi.org/10.3892/ijo.2021.5272 Titre (EN) : A systematic review of mobile phone use and pregnancy and fetal outcomes Revue / Source : Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology. Publication en ligne anticipée. Lien : https://doi.org/10.1038/s41370-026-00958-4 Titre (EN) : Effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation on neurotransmitters in the brain Revue / Source : Frontiers in Public Health, 9, 691880. Lien : https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2021.691880 Titre (EN) : Evidence for a health risk by RF on humans living around mobile phone base stations: From radiofrequency sickness to cancer Revue / Source : Environmental Research, 214, 113851. Lien : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2022.113851 Titre (EN) : Limiting liability with positioning to minimize negative health effects of cellular phone towers Revue / Source : Environmental Research, 181, 108845. Lien : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2019.108845 Titre (EN) : The effect of continuous low-intensity exposure to electromagnetic fields from radio base stations to cancer mortality in Brazil Revue / Source : International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(3), 1229. Lien : https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18031229 Titre (EN) : Mortality by neoplasia and cellular telephone base stations in the Belo Horizonte municipality, Minas Gerais state, Brazil Revue / Source : Science of the Total Environment, 409(19), 3649–3665. Lien : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2011.05.051 Titre (EN) : Biological effects from exposure to electromagnetic radiation emitted by cell tower base stations and other antenna arrays Revue / Source : Environmental Reviews, 19, 495–514. Lien : https://doi.org/10.1139/A10-018 Titre (EN) : Epidemiological evidence for a health risk from mobile phone base stations Revue / Source : International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health, 16(3), 263–267. Lien : https://doi.org/10.1179/107735210799160192
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For the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Re-evaluation of Radiofrequency limits and policies. I am…

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For the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Re-evaluation of Radiofrequency limits and policies. I am participating as a member of the public affected by health damage caused by wireless technologies (specifically, by a mobile phone tower) but I will incorporate references from peer-reviewed scientific studies to support what I am going to relate. My story: I experienced ten years of progressive decline in my physical and cognitive health with multiple symptoms that doctors couldn't explain (severe sleep disorder confirmed by polysomnography, contractures and intense muscle and joint pain, exercise intolerance confirmed by stress tests, dysautonomia confirmed by tilt table testing , attention, memory, and concentration deficits confirmed by tests, vitamin D deficiency, and hyperparathyroidism). After those ten years without a diagnosis, I received, in this order and over the course of eight years, the following successive diagnoses: fibromyalgia (FM), myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)—doctors told me these were chronic and incurable diseases—a cellular problem (a 40% deficiency of coenzyme Q10 confirmed by skin biopsy and fibroblast analysis, indicating mitochondrial dysfunction), multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS), and finally, electrohypersensitivity. (EHS). I underwent genetic testing, and no mutations were found in the genes responsible for producing coenzyme Q10 or in my mitochondria. I was a primary school teacher and a secondary school teacher, but physical and cognitive problems prevented me from continuing to work. I was granted disability benefits, and my life was completely disrupted for many years. I received the diagnosis of electrohypersensitivity after undergoing microwave and low-frequency current therapy for a knee sprain. This treatment, which didn't occur immediately but took several days, caused severe muscle worsening (cramps and involuntary movements of the treated muscles every few seconds ) and a decline in my overall health (sleep problems, pain, exercise intolerance, etc.). I was diagnosed with EHS not so much because I had developed new symptoms, but because the cause of the symptoms I had been suffering from for many years had been discovered. This medical diagnosis is supported, in my case, by medical certificates from an endocrinologist, a neurologist, and an internist. I was advised to have my house measured. It was then that I discovered something I was completely unaware of and would never have connected to my symptoms: I had lived for 25 years facing a cell phone tower, located about 250 meters away, whose antenna pointed directly at my house without any obstruction. When I checked the data on the official Spanish government website regarding that antenna, I discovered that it was emitting between 200 and 2,000 times more than any other antenna or in any other direction. The reason was that there were no antennas beyond my house, and the coverage of a large part of the city was covered by the emissions from that antenna directed toward my house. In 2016, they installed more cell phone antennas, and the emission levels toward my home decreased, but the damage had already been done; the sensitization of my central nervous system and the cellular damage had already occurred. Some symptoms, such as insomnia and muscle tension, began as soon as I moved into that house, but the decline in my health was slow, progressive, and insidious. It reached its peak many years after I moved in and only subsided after I was treated with high doses of coenzyme Q10 and after actively avoiding electromagnetic pollution. My symptoms are not caused by immediate exposure to EMFs, but rather by chronic and cumulative exposure. I experienced a worsening of my condition during and after the COVID -19 lockdown, as a new 5G frequency had been introduced to the antenna beforehand. In 2020, I decided to leave my house and move to a rural area where the nearest cell tower is 2 km away and I have no electromagnetic pollution. Over the last few years, I have experienced such improvement that I have fully recovered my physical and cognitive abilities. The symptoms of all the central sensitization diseases that I had been diagnosed with as chronic and incurable have disappeared, and I have also been able to significantly reduce my coenzyme Q10 dosage since moving. Scientific evidence related to my case: My experience, supported by scientific studies, leads me to believe that not only electromagnetic hypersensitivity, but all central sensitization disorders (fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple chemical sensitivity, and EHS) may be caused by, or at least closely related to, electromagnetic pollution. These disorders are generating enormous medical, occupational, social, and economic costs, are cutting short many lives, and affect millions of people worldwide. Scientific studies provide ample evidence to support my argument. The effects of wireless technologies have only been regulated for acute exposures and thermal effects, not for chronic exposures or biological effects. Current limits ignore years of accumulated scientific evidence demonstrating health risks even at currently regulated levels. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36253855/ ICBE-EMF 2022. 130 years of scientific studies on the biological effects of EMF and RF, from chronic exposures, carried out in Russia, show that, beyond thermal damage, the main biological damage occurs in the central nervous system and in cells. https://www.emf-portal.org/en/article/57904 Grigoriev et al 2024 . https://www.researchgate.net/publication/399258297_Adverse_Effects_of_Electromagnetic_Fields_on_The_Central_Nervous_System_A_Review Oguzhan et al 2025 Cellular oxidative stress, neurological damage, and DNA damage are the effects of RF and the low-frequency EMFs that modulate them that have the greatest scientific consensus, according to the Bioinitiative Report . https://bioinitiative.org/ RF EMFs generate oxidative stress capable of altering cellular function and metabolism: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33917298/ Mevissen et al 2021 Damage to the central nervous system, metabolic and cellular problems, alterations in antioxidant levels, and cellular oxidative stress have been described and could explain the symptoms of the so-called central sensitization diseases (we will use this term for practical reasons to refer to FM, CFS, MCS, and EHS, although the damage seems to occur far beyond the central nervous system). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18191990/ Yunus 2008 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-2796.2011.02428.x Carruthers et al 2011 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33235303/ Piras et al 2020 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21845158/ De Luca et al 2011 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20424583/ Codero et al 2010 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20417529/ Cordero et al 2011 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24812443/ De Luca et al 2014 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27454111/ Velyaev et al 2016 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32289567/ Stein et al 2020 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34298941/ Belpomme et al 2021 DNA damage and altered antioxidants have been found in people living near mobile phone base stations. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28777669/ Zothansiama et al 2017 French researchers have established a molecular definition of electrohypersensitivity (EHS) by analyzing fibroblasts from affected individuals. They concluded that these cells have difficulty managing their own oxidative stress and exhibit spontaneous DNA breaks and genomic instability. They found that this would make EHS individuals more sensitive than the general population to the oxidative stress generated by ionizing radiation. (It seems logical that this could also make them more sensitive to cellular oxidative stress caused by chronic exposure to non-ionizing radiation.) They characterized two subgroups within EHS individuals: one with a tendency toward premature aging and another with a tendency toward cancer. Further research in this area would be very interesting, including exposing fibroblasts from individuals with EHS and other central sensitization diseases to non-ionizing radiation. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40429933/ Sonzogni et al 2025 It is important that the cells of the affected individuals, not the individuals themselves, are exposed to modulated RF radiation. Exposure levels are already regulated to prevent immediate effects, let alone perceived or subjective effects. The most significant damage results from chronic exposure. People should not be chronically exposed to what harms them. If the exposure is occasional, insufficient, or short, it is not enough to demonstrate causality (except in allergy tests, but EHS is not an allergy). This invalidates provocation studies methodologically. Neither ionizing nor non-ionizing radiation is perceptible to the senses, nor should its immediate health effects be subjectively perceived, as the damage occurs at the cellular, metabolic, or neurological level. The studies chosen to verify the health damage of RF should be genetic, epigenetic, metabolic, or proteomic, but on cells, not directly exposing people, as would be done for any other toxicological damage or for any other disease. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34229366/ Leszczynski 2021 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39866356/ Leszczynski 2025 But we will not limit ourselves to EHS: the symptoms and etiology of all central sensitization diseases can be explained, to a large extent, through the effects of low-frequency EMFs and RF on biology and health: Martin Pall's research has described how central sensitization diseases are caused by the NO/ONOO cycle of cellular oxidative stress, which leads to an excess of nitric oxide and peroxynitrite . Subsequent research by the same scientist identifies electromagnetic fields (EMFs) as the cause of this cycle because they cause the excessive opening of voltage-gated calcium channels in cells, generating cellular oxidative stress and an excess of nitric oxide and peroxynitrite (the NO/ONOO cycle). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11461161/ Pall 2001 https://pubmed.nc b i.nlm.nih.gov/23802593/ Pall 2013 Along these same lines, Dimitris Pangopoulos had been publishing since 2000 that polarized electromagnetic fields (EMFs) produce cellular ionic oscillations that generate excessive opening of voltage-gated calcium channels, causing cellular oxidative stress that affects the cell membrane, ion exchange, and the electron transport chain. According to this researcher, all high-frequency wireless radiation (RF) is modulated by low-frequency EMFs, which are what produce the biological and cellular effects. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34617575/ Panagopoulos et al 2021 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40547468/ Panagopoulos et al 2025 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42002914/ Panagopoulos et al 2026 EMFs have the capacity to alter mitochondrial function, producing significant changes in certain antioxidant enzymes—which, as we have seen, are also being found to be altered in several of the reviewed studies in people with central sensitization diseases. Oxidative stress is involved in both cancer and aging. EMFs can have therapeutic effects, but they can also have harmful effects if doses and long-term exposure time are not controlled. This calls into question the limits for wireless technologies set by ICNIRP in 2020 or those maintained by the FCC, which only consider acute and isolated exposures, but not chronic exposures. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39456490/ Gurham et al 2024 In this regard, the ICNIRP itself acknowledges, in its 2020 review of limits, that one of the mechanisms by which RF can harm health is through changes in the permeability of cell membranes : “If the pulse is intense and brief, exposure to the resulting electromagnetic fields can cause cell membranes to become permeable, which could lead to other cellular changes. However, there is no evidence that the radiofrequency element of an electromagnetic field (without the low-frequency component) can cause sufficient changes in the permeability of cell membranes.” The parenthetical statement inserted by ICNIRP is misleading. Panagopoulos explains that all radio frequencies are modulated with low frequencies. ICNIRP tends to include laboratory studies in its reviews where the radiofrequency is pure and not modulated with other radio frequencies, but in real-world applications, all radio frequencies (mobile phones, antennas, Wi-Fi, etc.) are modulated with low frequencies. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32167495/ ICNIRP 2020 Pulsed electric fields are being used in medicine with controlled doses and durations to permeabilize the cell membrane through electroporation, but this can affect voltage sensors, disrupting the entire functioning of the cell membrane. This could lead to pathological effects if exposures are chronic. https://pubme d .ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32559411/ Rems et al 2020 A systematic review compiles the damage to cells and neurons caused by exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs). It has been repeatedly demonstrated experimentally that exposing neurons to EMFs in a laboratory, under controlled conditions, causes damage. The central nervous system is particularly sensitive to this damage. The harm is more severe when exposures are chronic. https://pubmed.n c bi.nlm.nih.gov/33945157/ Bertagna et al 2021 A systematic review of animal studies reveals the ability of radiofrequency (RF) to alter neurotransmitter metabolism and function, resulting in a disruption of the excitatory-inhibitory balance of neurons and the central nervous system. This leads to, among other consequences, cognitive problems and decreased learning and memory capacity. This imbalance between inhibitory and excitatory neurotransmitters is also being observed in central sensitization disorders. https://pubmed.nc b i.nlm.nih.gov/34485223/ Hu et al 2021 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21913179/ Foerster et al 2012 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28033157/ Pyke et al 2017 Voltage-gated calcium channels, which we have seen are particularly affected by RF EMFs, are also related to pain, so prevalent in central sensitization diseases. https://pubmed.n c bi.nlm.nih.gov/35501819/ Harding et al 2022 RF EMFs are capable of altering the electroencephalogram of animals and humans, revealing changes in brain function and waves (particularly affecting alpha waves, which are associated with relaxation, concentration, memory, and sleep). This, combined with the inhibitory-excitatory imbalance of neurons caused by EMFs , as previously mentioned, could explain the dysautonomia present in central sensitization disorders. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40363190/ Torkan et al 2025 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11812390/ Lyskov et al 2001 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-2796.2011.02428.x Carruthers et al 2011 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34684066/ Murga Gandasegui et al 2021 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12122925/ Martínez Lavín et al 2002 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17626612/ Eisinger 2007 RF EMFs are also likely to disrupt sleep. Specifically, interindividual differences have been found that may be influenced by genetic factors. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39534742/ Bijlsma et al 2024 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40541756/ Sousouri et al 2025 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2571467 Carter et al 2016 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21489004/ Schmid et al 2012 Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) are being used experimentally to activate and deactivate genes, which can have therapeutic effects but is also likely to produce negative health effects, since cellular electrical mechanisms, membrane potentials, and ion channels appear to underlie this capacity for genetic activation and deactivation. Experiments have shown that certain RF frequencies can modify brain RNA. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41985457/ Kim et al 2026 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33826908/ Levin et al 2021 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35435088/ Dasdag et al 2022 RF EMFs are likely to amplify the effects of other environmental toxins that are already causing numerous health problems and may also be closely linked to the etiology of central sensitization disorders. We all have a multitude of chemical substances in our blood, and studies suggest that EMFs may be permeabilizing the blood-brain barrier, allowing these substances to reach the brain. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31991167/ Kostoff et al 2020 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33071139/ Sueiro-Benavides et al 2021 https://esmed.org/MRA/mra/article/view/6253 Havas et al 2025 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19345073/ Nittby et al 2009 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25598203/ Tang et al 2015 Eighty percent of those affected by central sensitization disorders are women. There are specific sex differences in the effects produced by electromagnetic pollution. The main factors involved in these differences include the Heart orientation and position, cardiac mass, tissue conductivity, hormonal modulation, autonomic balance, and cortical field organization. Beyond sex, consistent findings demonstrate that biological effects depend not only on field intensity and frequency, but also on polarity (north/south) and the direction (vector angle). These parameters are often overlooked or not reported in published work. Some observations even suggest a direct relationship between polarity and sex, with divergent physiological and behavioral outcomes. It is essential to conduct sex-differentiated research on the health effects of RF, specifically include women in research, and report research results separated by sex. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41618935/ Nelson 2026 Conclusion: It can still be argued that the current limits for wireless technologies are safe despite all the accumulated scientific evidence to the contrary. Central sensitization disorders can still be treated with antidepressants, which will worsen the underlying cellular and mitochondrial imbalances and damage—initially, after my diagnosis of fibromyalgia and ME/CFS, I was treated with low-dose antidepressants, and this caused a dramatic deterioration in my health that did not subside until they were discontinued, probably because they were worsening already severely impaired cellular function. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10836141/ Wallace et al 2000 If we continue to deny peer-reviewed scientific evidence, the accumulated damage and suffering will result in human, social, labor, and economic costs that may prove unbearable for our economies and societies. It is essential to begin applying the precautionary principle by honestly reviewing current limits in light of current scientific evidence and investing in research and medical training. In particular, it is necessary to investigate the so-called central sensitization diseases that have emerged and spread rapidly in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, affecting billions of people worldwide, predominantly women. Their potential link to electromagnetic pollution should be a priority area for research and prevention. Risk assessment needs to be different for populations such as children, pregnant women, older adults, people with implanted medical devices, workers with high occupational exposure, people with pre-existing medical conditions, and people affected by central sensitization diseases, for the reasons already stated. Blanca Salinas Álvarez Blanca.salinas.alvarez@gmail.com
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I am writing regarding the FCC’s response to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals’ remand concerning its dec…

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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 determination that its guidelines adequately protect humans against harmful effects of RF radiation unrelated to cancer. Specifically, the court required the FCC to address the impacts of RF radiation on children, the health implications of long-term exposure, the ubiquity of wireless devices and technological developments, impacts on the environment, and the adequacy of the FCC’s testing procedures for cell phones and other portable devices. The FCC should fully consider evidence and real-world experiences concerning the health and environmental impacts of wireless radiation, including non-cancer health effects, impacts on children, long-term and cumulative exposure, cancer, and impacts on wildlife and the environment. Here is just one study I believe the FCC should review when addressing the concerns about wireless radiation: BioInitiative Report (2012, with Subsequent Research Updates): Updated Research Summaries https://bioinitiative.org/updated-research-summaries/ – Collection of scientific research concerning neurological effects, oxidative stress, DNA damage, genetic effects, and electromagnetic sensitivity. Individual summaries have different update dates, including 2022. The 1996 limits rest on outdated thermal assumptions and ignore more than 500 studies showing non-thermal biological effects—oxidative stress, DNA damage, neurological harm, reproductive impacts, and effects on children and wildlife—at levels far below those limits. No adequate safety testing exists for modern pulsed, cumulative, or 5G exposures. Children, long-term residents, pets, and the environment remain unprotected. The FCC is not a health agency and does not have expertise in medicine, biology or public health. Yet, the agency continues to assert authority over RF exposure standards and is preparing to reach conclusions about whether its existing guidelines adequately protect the public. I urge the FCC to recognize the critical role of federal health agencies, including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and to rely on appropriate health and biological expertise when addressing the issues identified by the court. This issue matters to me personally because: I have experienced headaches, insomnia, tinnitus, heart rhythm changes, and various other effects from nearby cell towers, or when near cell towers and wireless sources. These symptoms are not isolated; they are consistent with non-thermal biological effects documented in the scientific literature and affect my daily health and well-being. As a certified wildlife rehabilitator, I have also seen and witnessed animals and birds of various types negatively harmed by proximity to these facilities. As a health counselor, I have seen and tried to help people with heart rhythm problems and irregularity, anxiety, stress, insomnia, tinnitus, head and body pain, headaches, migraines, and other common effects associated with these exposures. I do not consent to, and expressly withhold my consent for, any RF radiation, electromagnetic emissions, or wireless frequencies from cell towers, Wi-Fi routers, cell phones, or other wireless telecommunications facilities being directed at or towards me, my person, my family, my home, or my state and country. I urge the FCC to give meaningful consideration to the experiences and evidence before it and to fully address each of the issues identified by the court.
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Morgan, Kesari & Davis (2014): Evidence that children may absorb more wireless radiation than adults. Cor…

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Morgan, Kesari & Davis (2014): Evidence that children may absorb more wireless radiation than adults. Cordelli et al. (2024): Effects of RF-EMF exposure on male fertility: A systematic review of experimental studies reporting moderate-certainty evidence for reduced pregnancy rates and low-certainty evidence for reduced sperm counts, with important limitations. BioInitiative Report (2012, with Subsequent Research Updates): Updated Research Summaries – neurological effects, oxidative stress, DNA damage, genetic effects, and electromagnetic sensitivity. Individual summaries have different update dates, including 2022.
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I am writing regarding the FCC’s response to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals’ remand concerning its dec…

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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 radio frequency (RF) radiation exposure guidelines. The Court directed the FCC to provide a reasoned explanation for its determination that its guidelines adequately protect humans against harmful effects of RF radiation unrelated to cancer. Specifically, the court required the FCC to address the impacts of RF radiation on children, the health implications of long-term exposure, the ubiquity of wireless devices and technological developments, impacts on the environment, and the adequacy of the FCC’s testing procedures for cell phones and other portable devices. The FCC should fully consider evidence and real-world experiences concerning the health and environmental impacts of wireless radiation, including non-cancer health effects, impacts on children, long-term and cumulative exposure, cancer, and impacts on wildlife and the environment. Here is just one study I believe the FCC should review when addressing the concerns about wireless radiation: Falcioni et al. (2018): Report of final results regarding brain and heart tumors in Sprague-Dawley rats exposed from prenatal life until natural death to mobile phone radio frequency field representative of a 1.8 GHz GSM base station environmental emission The FCC is not a health agency and does not have expertise in medicine, biology or public health. Yet, the agency continues to assert authority over RF exposure standards and is preparing to reach conclusions about whether its existing guidelines adequately protect the public. I urge the FCC to recognize the critical role of federal health agencies, including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and to rely on appropriate health and biological expertise when addressing the issues identified by the court. This issue matters to me personally because of personal health effects that I have experienced. I have deep concerns about long-term exposure to cell phones, Wi-Fi, cell towers or other wireless sources. I urge the FCC to give meaningful consideration to the experiences and evidence before it and to fully address each of the issues identified by the court.
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1996 limits are absolutely inadequate and those of us whose lives have been destroyed by the smart grid r…

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1996 limits are absolutely inadequate and those of us whose lives have been destroyed by the smart grid roll out and the towers and forced led light conversion are the evidence .there are hundreds of thousands of us that cant live anywhere since someone decided the IOT's digital ecosystems would replace our living ecosystems. Restore independent federal research programs and coordinated interagency review of the issue. All activities and funding should be publicly reported. Direct federal agencies to commission the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to review the health and environmental effects of non-ionizing electromagnetic fields, including RF and ELF exposures, and issue actionable policy recommendations, research priorities, monitoring, and protection of children, workers, and ecosystems. Direct the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) to conduct a comprehensive, transparent review of human, animal, and mechanistic evidence on the health effects of RF, ELF and other non-ionizing exposures, including chronic exposure and vulnerable populations. Prioritize evaluations of RF radiation and ELF magnetic fields for inclusion in the National Toxicology Program’s Report on Carcinogens. Research should encompass all artificial non-ionizing frequencies, including power lines, charging systems, wireless power transfer, LED systems, satellite systems, and mmWave–THz bands associated with emerging technologies. Risk Assessment and Exposure Limits The FCC has no public health, environmental, or biological expertise and cannot perform scientific analysis. Direct relevant federal agencies with public health expertise to establish legally enforceable, science-based exposure limits for RF radiation and other non-ionizing electric and magnetic fields, addressing long-term, cumulative exposures and non-thermal effects, with protections for children, pregnant people, workers, and medically vulnerable populations, and clear monitoring and enforcement requirements. RF and EMF radiation exposure limits should be based on a comprehensive review and risk analysis of scientific research. The approach should be a public health approach of risk mitigation. Science-based safety limits for health protection need to be developed for all artificial non-ionizing frequencies, including those from electricity and electrical charging systems, wireless power transfer, LEDs and artificial light, satellite systems, and the higher THz bands associated with emerging technologies. Develop wildlife-specific exposure limits and immediate policies to mitigate wildlife exposure and environmental exposures in ecologically sensitive areas. Require regular, publicly scheduled reviews of exposure limits and regulations based on current scientific evidence, with public participation, independent scientific review, and timely revisions to address new findings, technologies, and exposure patterns. Safety Testing and Enforcement Require premarket safety testing for health effects from chronic exposure for all new wireless technologies, and for proposed electrical grid infrastructure (such as high voltage 765 kv power lines) emissions, just as is required for drugs. Modernize cell phone and wireless device compliance tests to reflect real-world use of people of all ages, including direct body contact and simultaneous exposure from multiple devices. Establish routine robust post-market RF radiation compliance testing for all cell phones, RF emitting devices, cell towers, base stations etc., with all results publicly posted and meaningful enforcement. Exposure Monitoring and Health Surveillance Implement a nationwide RF and EMF exposure measuring and monitoring program prioritizing schools, workplaces, residential areas, and sensitive wildlife habitats with 24/7 monitoring. All measurements should be publicly posted on an easy to access website with the ability to see measurements over time. Analyze data with regular updates for the public. Create a national health and environmental surveillance system to document and investigate suspected adverse effects. Consumer Information and Public Education Require clear RF radiation exposure labeling on all cell phones, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and wireless devices, packaging, and at the point of sale, including applicable separation distances for the test system (if the FCC continues to refuse to update the tests) and practical instructions to reduce exposure. Require clear EMF exposure labeling for charging cords, power adapters, appliances, and other electronics, including information on electric and magnetic field emissions and practical instructions to reduce exposure. Launch a multimedia public health education campaign for the American public on wireless and cell phone radiation, covering cell phones, Bluetooth devices, laptops, tablets, Wi-Fi routers, and other RF-emitting devices, with clear, practical guidance on reducing exposure and using wired alternatives.Ensure clear straightforward guidance and the importance of using wired alternatives. Expand public education to address electric and magnetic field exposures from charging cords, power adapters, appliances, and other electronics, with clear guidance on reducing exposure through distance, placement, and equipment use. Risk Mitigation and Exposure Reduction Mitigate RF and EMF exposures in schools and childcare settings, prioritize wired connections, and establish protective siting policies to ensure schools are not near RF or EMF emitting infrastructure. Prohibit cell towers and high-voltage power lines on or near schools. Incentivise technologies and research that eliminate and/or reduce exposure, including readily available Ethernet connections and other wired options. Require manufacturers to provide readily usable wired connection options, including plug-and-play Ethernet and cable connections instead of wireless.Require manufacturers and network developers to demonstrate that they have researched and integrated EMF reduction strategies into devices and network deployment.Consider a federal certification program for no/low EMF technologies and spaces.Issue guidance to local governments and institutions on reducing exposures through infrastructure siting, land use planning, building networks, and device selection. Accessible Public Spaces and Medical Facilities Ensure public libraries and other public accommodations provide designated areas free of intentional wireless RF emissions, with wired internet access and measures to minimize other non-ionizing EMF exposures. Ensure hospitals, medical offices, and other healthcare facilities provide designated areas and reasonable accommodations for people needing no/low EMF areas while maintaining access to necessary medical equipment and care. Establish safeguards and exposure-reduction protocols in patient rooms, waiting areas, maternity units, neonatal units, and other settings serving medically vulnerable populations. Education and Training for Medical Professionals Incorporate education on RF and other non-ionizing EMF exposures into medical, nursing, and allied health curricula. Develop independent continuing education on the scientific evidence, research gaps, exposure assessment, and practical exposure-reduction measures. Train healthcare professionals to take environmental and occupational exposure histories, including exposures from wireless devices, cell towers, power lines, and workplace equipment. Develop clinical guidance for evaluating and supporting patients reporting symptoms associated with EMF exposure, including assessment of other possible causes and appropriate referrals. Train healthcare professionals on exposure-reduction counseling for children, pregnant patients, workers, and medically vulnerable populations. Provide training on reasonable accommodations and reducing exposures in healthcare settings. Establish training on documenting and reporting suspected adverse effects to the national health surveillance system. Develop medical education materials and training programs. Consumer Information and Public Education Require all relevant federal agencies to provide clear, publicly accessible information on RF and other non-ionizing EMF exposures, acknowledging that scientific evidence exists reporting associations with adverse health effects, with links to the research and explanations of findings and uncertainties. Require the CDC, FDA, and other relevant federal health and environmental agencies to educate the public on practical ways to reduce RF and EMF exposures, including the use of wired alternatives. This should extend beyond cell phones. Require the FDA to establish and enforce clear RF and EMF radiation exposure labeling requirements for cell phones and other RF-emitting consumer devices, including information on packaging and at the point of sale, applicable testing separation distances, and practical instructions to reduce exposure. Workplace Safeguards Establish a comprehensive occupational health program for EMF safety Characterize and monitor exposure levels in a broad range of exposed occupations, from telecom, plastic industry, utilities, healthcare, military, to retail and education. Establish standardized medical surveillance with mandatory recordkeeping and reporting to track worker health and exposure incidents, including overexposures. Initiate R&D and innovation programs that prioritize low-EMF design and emission reduction in industrial and workplace technologies, focusing on minimizing unnecessary EMF exposures through improved engineering and manufacturing practices. Require machinery and equipment to incorporate engineered EMF controls, shielding, and design features that minimize worker exposure, with verified performance and routine maintenance checks. Issue comprehensive, site-specific guidance to minimize EMF exposure and mitigate risk, with special provisions for accommodating pregnant workers, medically vulnerable individuals, and persons with implants. Ensure employer/worker training and education. Restore state and local authority to consider health and environmental effects when regulating the siting of wireless infrastructure. Recommendations for Schools Recommendations for Schools to Protect Children, Teachers, and Staff from the Position Statement By The International Commission On The Biological Effects Of Electromagnetic Fields Replace all Wi-Fi networks with hardwired, shielded Ethernet internet connections. Purchase laptops and tablets with Ethernet capability, and with easy steps to disable wireless antennas so that computers connect to the internet with Ethernet only. Require that all cell phones be powered off for the entire school day and stored in a Faraday box or other shielded storage to reduce unnecessary RF exposure and minimize classroom distractions. Require that all devices and technology equipment used in schools have wireless transmitters (intentional radiators) disabled, ensuring that no wireless radiation sources operate within school buildings. Provide wired telephones for personnel in all classrooms. Educate students, staff, and families on the risks of wireless and EMF exposure and how to reduce exposure. Minimize ELF exposures by ensuring adequate grounding, use of shielded cabling, twisted wiring, and devices with low ELF emissions. Ensure students are at a distance from electrical equipment and charging stations. Prohibit cell towers/base stations and other wireless emitting antennas on or near school property as is already the policy in some countries and U.S. school districts.[i] Prohibit high-voltage power lines and electrical substations on or near school property. School boards should maintain a team that can routinely conduct transparent, independent real-time EMF measurements (including body-worn dosimeters) in classrooms, playgrounds, and sports fields to ensure the lowest possible levels are maintained. Continuously mitigate as required to ensure the above principles are adhered to Recommendations for Wildlife and the Environment from “Flora and fauna—How nonhuman species interact with natural and man-made EMF at ecosystem levels and public policy recommendations” published in Frontiers in Public Health. Here are some of the key recommendations. Download the paper here. Recognize non-ionizing EMF as a biologically active pollutant in air, ground, and water, and designate airspace as habitat. Establish an EPA research program on RF biological and ecological impacts, including long-term exposure, cumulative risks, and interactions with other environmental stressors. Determine which ICRP protections for flora and fauna can apply to non-ionizing radiation. Ensure independent science guides federal safety standards protecting public health and the environment. Fund research to close wildlife data gaps and inform updated regulations. Establish wildlife exposure standards addressing chronic, low-level EMF exposure and avoiding or minimizing take of protected species. Model species-specific, whole-body and organ-specific resonance, with laboratory and field validation. Create a species- and frequency-specific exposure database. Create an environmental surveillance/reporting program to track wildlife behavior, reproduction, population trends, and effects on plants and trees in exposed areas. Amend migratory bird “take” protections to address known or suspected EMF impacts. Include wireless radiation effects in tower permitting and migratory bird rulemaking. Implement nationwide EMF monitoring, prioritizing parks, forests, refuges, wetlands, coastal ecosystems, migratory corridors, and wilderness areas. Establish NEPA-compliant procedures assessing cumulative RF and non-ionizing EMF impacts on wildlife, insects, and flora. Include emissions estimates and exposure-reduction design alternatives in environmental impact statements Document categorically excluded facilities and publish environmental assessments and RF compliance reports. Make wildlife protection and reducing EMF exposure a priority in technology and communications network design. Require independent RF spot checks before and after construction. Subject existing and proposed satellite systems to NEPA review. Fund at least one wildlife biologist position at FCC. Require premarket testing, including cost–benefit and cumulative effects analyses. Conduct robust environmental reviews that include EMF exposure before licensing and national deployment of new technologies. Establish accessible post-market reporting systems for ecological impacts. Establish formal interagency coordination, bioelectromagnetics expertise, and regular meetings. Establish species-specific habitat protections. Implement policies to reduce exposure. Direct antenna emissions away from foraging, nesting, and denning sites.Reduce ELF exposure through transmission corridor siting and wire configurations that reduce magnetic fields.Designate low- to no-EMF zones in critical habitats, wilderness areas, parks, forests, refuges, and other sensitive areas. Prohibit higher-frequency deployments that pose heightened risks to sensitive taxa in ecologically sensitive areas. Use barriers, antenna pattern modifications, and power line configurations to reduce wildlife exposure. Prioritize non-invasive non EMFemitting wildlife tracking and assess telemetry equipment for exposures and potential effects before use. Minimize telemetry emissions, transmission times, equipment burden, and the number of tagged animals.
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I am submitting this comment with my perspectives in response to the FCC ET Docket No. 13-84 regulatory p…

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I am submitting this comment with my perspectives in response to the FCC ET Docket No. 13-84 regulatory proceeding titled "Reassessment of Federal Communications Commission Radiofrequency (RF) Exposure Limits and Policies." I am responding from several perspectives: as a software engineer with extensive experience working with technology and electronic systems; as a person who has experienced significant symptoms that I associate with exposure to electromagnetic fields and wireless radiation; and as a professional who has spent the past several years measuring and documenting electromagnetic field exposures in my home and other environments. In January of 2022 I eliminated wireless technologies completely from my personal environment and whenever feasible reduced or distanced myself from electric and magnetic emissions. These changes improved my health and allowed me to reengage with the world. Unfortunately, avoidance of wireless technologies required changes that permanently affected my career, family, and personal life. It is impossible to avoid being exposed to all wireless and electromagnetic emissions. Radio frequency exposures from sources which are not my own continue to aggravate my symptoms and limit my life. I don’t want to feel these symptoms anymore when doing normal things like working in an office, walking into a store with an overpowered mesh / wifi system, going to a concert, restaurant, bar, or visiting family or friends. Over the last few years, I learned more about detection, identification, measurement, and mitigation to electromagnetic emissions. My sister became a Building Biology Institute-certified Electromagnetic Radiation Specialist (EMRS). Together we develop practical methods for detecting, measuring, documenting, and reducing electromagnetic exposures. Using these strategies we have significantly improved my functionality and not only am I back at the computer, but I have developed a web application that shows electromagnetic emissions and measurement statistics spatially. I have become particularly concerned that consumers are uninformed about the specifications of a product’s wireless features and have limited or no control over those features. Technology will continue to develop faster than long-term health research and regulatory processes can reasonably keep pace with it. Additionally, the way RF exposure is evaluated does not always reflect the conditions people experience in their daily lives. I therefore encourage FCC to consider these particularly practical areas for regulatory and technology standards: Wireless devices should provide a genuine, user-accessible means of turning off wireless emissions, rather than merely hiding wireless functionality or placing a device into a mode in which emissions continue. Cellular phones should support calls and text messaging when the phone is connected through a wired Ethernet connection to a router, so that consumers who choose a wired network connection can use their phones for these functions without requiring an active wireless connection. Products should be required to display prominently on the packaging standardized consumer-facing RF exposure information, similar in concept to other standardized product information that allows consumers to compare products and make informed choices. the type, number, frequencies and transmission characteristics of a device; how to reduce unnecessary close-proximity exposure; how to use wired alternatives where available; how to disable wireless functions completely; whether a device continues transmitting while in standby or charging; whether simultaneous transmitters were evaluated; whether children or other populations were specifically evaluated; and what exposure conditions were and were not included in testing. I am particularly concerned about exposure involving children, infants, pregnancy, and other populations that may differ from those of a typical adult. Children may spend many hours in schools and childcare facilities surrounded by multiple wireless transmitters, sometimes at very close distances. Wireless devices are also increasingly incorporated into products used by infants and children. Federal research and exposure assessment should therefore specifically address age-specific and developmental exposure scenarios rather than assuming that adult testing adequately represents all populations. I also believe that federal research priorities should include long-term, independent investigation of cumulative and chronic exposure, children and pregnancy, reproductive and developmental outcomes, neurological and sleep-related effects, cardiovascular and other biological effects, environmental and ecological effects, and exposure associated with evolving technologies such as 5G, future wireless systems, IoT devices, wearables, smart homes, wireless medical devices, and increasingly dense wireless infrastructure. Research should be sufficiently broad to investigate questions that may have important public-health or regulatory implications, including questions that could ultimately lead to changes in technology standards or industry practices. I believe that the federal government should consider existing scientific studies and partner with existing professionals and organizations to research the effects of EMF/RF in order to take pragmatic steps to inform and protect our environment and biological systems. Please consider other available resources of EMF/RF scientific studies. One example is the EMF-Portal , which is an internet information platform of the RWTH Aachen University, that summarizes systematic scientific research data on the effects of electromagnetic fields (EMF). The core of the EMF-Portal is an extensive literature database with an inventory of 51,076 publications and 7,012 summaries of individual scientific studies on the effects of electromagnetic fields. Another example is the Curry et al. / Systematic Map (2024) scientific study, which identified 334 relevant studies: 237 on fauna and 97 on flora. I support a comprehensive reassessment of the FCC's radiofrequency exposure limits and exposure-assessment policies based on the full body of scientific evidence, including human experimental studies, epidemiological research, animal toxicology, developmental and reproductive research, mechanistic studies, exposure and dosimetry research, and environmental studies. I recognize that the literature is not uniform. Individual studies differ substantially in design, exposure characterization, duration, endpoints, statistical power, and methodological quality. I therefore do not suggest that every study reporting an effect should be treated as proof of harm. Rather, the appropriate regulatory question is whether the current exposure limits and testing procedures adequately account for the totality of the evidence and the exposure conditions experienced by people using modern wireless technologies. Several findings in the literature are particularly relevant to that question. The National Toxicology Program conducted extensive, government-sponsored toxicology and carcinogenicity studies using whole-body exposure to 900 MHz GSM- and CDMA-modulated radiofrequency radiation. The NTP reported clear evidence of carcinogenic activity in male rats based on malignant heart schwannomas and reported additional findings involving brain gliomas and adrenal tumors. The NTP studies are important because they were specifically designed to evaluate long-term exposure using controlled experimental conditions rather than relying solely on observational human data. National Toxicology Program — TR-595, 900 MHz GSM/CDMA exposure study These findings do not establish that comparable tumors occur in humans at comparable exposure levels. They do, however, provide evidence that warrants consideration in a reassessment of whether current exposure standards adequately address long-term biological effects. Human experimental evidence also warrants consideration. In a randomized crossover study of 47 healthy adults, Volkow et al. found that 50 minutes of cellular-phone RF exposure was associated with increased glucose metabolism in brain regions closest to the phone antenna. This study is therefore evidence of an acute physiological response, rather than evidence that cell-phone exposure causes disease. Volkow et al., JAMA — Effects of Cell Phone Radiofrequency Signal Exposure on Brain Glucose Metabolism The FCC should also consider whether its exposure-assessment methods adequately represent children. Morris et al. specifically examined RF absorption in children and reported that children can absorb higher doses of RF energy from mobile phones than adults under comparable conditions. Morris et al., Children Absorb Higher Doses of Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Radiation From Mobile Phones Than Adults Morgan et al. similarly reviewed anatomical and dosimetric considerations relevant to children's exposure. Morgan et al., Why children absorb more microwave radiation than adults: The consequences These studies are particularly relevant to the FCC's remand questions concerning children because a standard based on a reference adult or a generalized SAR measurement may not necessarily characterize exposure for all body sizes, ages, anatomical structures, or use conditions. Reproductive evidence also warrants further evaluation. Adams et al. conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of ten studies involving 1,492 samples and reported an association between mobile-phone exposure and reduced sperm motility, although effects on sperm concentration were more equivocal. The authors concluded that further research was necessary to determine the clinical significance. Adams et al., Effect of mobile telephones on sperm quality: a systematic review and meta-analysis Avendaño et al. reported that four hours of ex-vivo exposure of human sperm samples to a Wi-Fi-connected laptop was associated with decreased progressive motility and increased sperm DNA fragmentation. Importantly, this was an in-vitro study and the authors explicitly stated that further in-vivo research was needed. Avendaño et al., Wi-Fi-connected laptop exposure and human sperm These studies demonstrate why reproductive endpoints deserve specific evaluation rather than assuming that the absence of established clinical disease automatically establishes safety. Developmental and prenatal studies in the submitted literature similarly report biological or developmental effects under a variety of experimental exposure conditions. Examples include studies of prenatal Wi-Fi exposure, prenatal 900 MHz exposure, oxidative stress, neuronal development, behavior, fetal growth, and reproductive development. These studies vary considerably in quality and exposure methodology and should therefore be evaluated individually rather than treated as equivalent evidence. The FCC should also distinguish between exposure metrics. SAR alone may not fully characterize exposure when considering frequency, modulation, pulsing, duty cycle, distance, localized exposure, simultaneous signals, duration, and changing network conditions. This is particularly important because the modern RF environment differs substantially from the environment that existed when many of the underlying exposure assumptions were developed. For these reasons, I recommend that the FCC's reassessment explicitly evaluate: whether existing SAR and device-testing procedures adequately represent real-world use; whether testing adequately represents children and other body sizes; whether prolonged and repeated exposure should be evaluated separately from short-term exposure; whether simultaneous exposure to multiple RF sources should be incorporated into exposure assessment; whether modulation, pulsing, duty cycle, beamforming, and changing transmission patterns should be considered; whether measurements taken at fixed distances adequately represent close-body exposure; whether cumulative exposure should be characterized over realistic daily and lifetime use; whether environmental and ecological effects have been adequately studied; and whether existing standards adequately address biological effects that do not depend upon tissue heating. The scientific literature does not provide a simple answer that every RF exposure below an existing limit is harmful. Nor does it justify treating the existing limits as proof that all other biological effects have been excluded. The appropriate response to the remaining uncertainty is a transparent reassessment using modern exposure measurements, rigorous dosimetry, appropriately powered studies, replication, and realistic exposure conditions. The FCC should also make clear where evidence is established, where evidence is suggestive, and where evidence remains uncertain. Doing so would strengthen rather than weaken the scientific basis of the Commission's regulatory conclusions. Here is a reference list of scientific studies and papers that respond to the requested topics/questions: REF-0001. 45 GHz Microwave Radiation Impairs Learning and Spatial Memory via Oxidative/Nitrosative Stress Induced p53-Dependent/Independent Hippocampal Apoptosis: Molecular Basis and Underlying Mechanism. Shahin, S., et al. Toxicological Sciences 148(2):380-399. (2015). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Neurological/cognitive) **HHS Questions:** Q6, Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2015 **Exposure:** 45 GHz **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=45+GHz+Microwave+Radiation+Impairs+Learning+and+Spatial+Memory+via+Oxidative%2FNitrosative+Stress+Induced+p53-Dependent%2FIndependent+Hippocampal+Apoptosis%3A+Molecular+Basis+and+Underlying+Mechanism REF-0002. 47 CFR § 1.1307 — Actions That May Have a Significant Environmental Effect, for Which Environmental Assessments Must Be Prepared. Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Code of Federal Regulations, Title 47, § 1.1307. **FCC Topic:** RF exposure evaluation / fixed transmitters / regulatory compliance and mitigation. **HHS Questions:** Q15, Q16; also relevant to Q12 and Q13. **Dated:** Current regulation; consult the linked version for the applicable text. **Exposure:** RF emissions from FCC-regulated facilities and equipment subject to environmental review and RF exposure evaluation requirements. **Finding:** Establishes regulatory procedures for identifying facilities and actions that require environmental assessment, including RF exposure evaluation in applicable circumstances. It provides a regulatory foundation for considering additional verification, escalation, and documented corrective action where compliance concerns arise. Limitation: Applicability depends on the specific rule provisions and circumstances. The regulation does not create a universal requirement for continuous RF field monitoring, automatic federal alerts, or public reporting of every operational anomaly. **Link:** https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/47/1.1307 REF-0003. A Prospective Cohort Study of Adolescents’ Memory Performance and Individual Brain Dose of Microwave Radiation from Wireless Communication. Foerster, M., et al. Environmental Health Perspectives 126(7). (2018). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Children/developmental exposure; Real-world ubiquity/use conditions (Neurological/cognitive) **HHS Questions:** Q6, Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2018 **Exposure:** Not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=A+Prospective+Cohort+Study+of+Adolescents%E2%80%99+Memory+Performance+and+Individual+Brain+Dose+of+Microwave+Radiation+from+Wireless+Communication REF-0004. A Review of the Ecological Effects of Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields (RF-EMF). Cucurachi, S., et al. Environment International 51:116–140. (2013). **FCC Topic:** Environmental effects of RF exposure. **HHS Questions:** Q17, Q18 **Dated:** 2013. **Exposure:** RF-EMF affecting plants, animals, and ecosystems. **Finding:** Reviews experimental evidence concerning ecological effects and identifies limitations in exposure standardization and the relative lack of field and ecosystem-level studies. **Link:** https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2012.10.009 REF-0005. A Review on Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs) and the Reproductive System. Asghari, A., et al. Electronic Physician Journal 8(7):2655-2662. (2016). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Prenatal/fetal) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2016 **Exposure:** EMF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=A+Review+on+Electromagnetic+Fields+%28EMFs%29+and+the+Reproductive+System REF-0006. About the Effects of Microwave Exposure from Cellular Phone Base Stations: A First Approach. Navarro, E. A., Segura, J., Gómez-Perretta, C., Portolés, M., Maestu, C., & Bardasano, J. L. (publication year and journal details should be checked against the linked paper). **FCC Topic:** RF exposure near base stations / reported symptoms / exposure measurement. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q13, Q15, Q16. **Dated:** Verify publication year. **Exposure:** Reported RF power density in residences near cellular base stations; the supplied summary gives 100–1,100 µW/m². **Finding:** Examined statistical relationships between measured or estimated residential RF exposure and reported symptoms. Limitation: The paper describes an exploratory analysis; reported associations cannot establish causation and may be affected by sample size, exposure assessment, confounding, and symptom-reporting methods. **Link:** https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ceferino-Maestu/publication/253809193_About_the_effects_of_microwave_exposure_from_cellular_phone_base_stations_A_first_approach/links/02e7e5296f09519c5c000000/About-the-effects-of-microwave-exposure-from-cellular-phone-base-stations-A-first-approach.pdf REF-0007. Aloe Arborescens Juice Prevents EMF-Induced Oxidative Stress and Thus Protects from Pathophysiology in the Male Reproductive System In Vitro. Solek, P., et al. Environmental Research 166:141-149. (2018). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Male fertility) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2018 **Exposure:** EMF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Aloe+Arborescens+Juice+Prevents+EMF-Induced+Oxidative+Stress+and+Thus+Protects+from+Pathophysiology+in+the+Male+Reproductive+System+In+Vitro REF-0008. Analysis of the Impact of Mobile Phones on Male Sperm Infertility. Kibona, L. (2013). Research paper. **FCC Topic:** RF exposure / male reproductive health / fertility. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q13, Q16. **Dated:** 2013. **Exposure:** The paper describes analysis of exposure from mobile phones operating at 900 and 1,800 MHz near the male reproductive organs; the supplied summary reports 1,700–10,000 µW/m². **Finding:** Investigates whether mobile-phone RF exposure may affect male reproductive function and sperm-related outcomes. **Link:** https://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/document?repid=rep1&type=pdf&doi=ca633c66f058c44b5f6e7031ffc678be41055ccd REF-0009. Assessment of EMF Human Exposure Levels Due to Wearable Antennas at 5G Frequency Band. Piro, G., et al. Sensors 23(1):390. (2023). **FCC Topic:** Wearable 5G devices / exposure assessment. **HHS Questions:** Q9, Q12, Q13, Q15, Q16 **Dated:** 2023. **Exposure:** Approximately 3.5 GHz and 26.5 GHz wearable antennas positioned on the trunk. **Finding:** Modeled exposure was concentrated primarily in superficial tissue immediately beneath the antenna, with exposure distributions changing with antenna position and distance from the body. **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Assessment+of+EMF+Human+Exposure+Levels+Due+to+Wearable+Antennas+at+5G+Frequency+Band REF-0010. Assessment of Human Exposure to EMF from 5G Base Stations: Analysis, Evaluation and Comparison of Different Assessment Methods. Expósito, N., et al. (2024). **FCC Topic:** 5G exposure assessment methodology. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q15, Q16 **Dated:** 2024. **Exposure:** RF fields from 5G base stations. **Finding:** Compared broadband field probes, spectrum analyzers, and drive-test scanners and demonstrated that measurement methodology and variations in signal levels are important when characterizing exposure from 5G infrastructure. **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Assessment+of+Human+Exposure+to+EMF+from+5G+Base+Stations REF-0011. Assessment of Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields from Wireless Communication Devices Operating Close to the Human Body. ITU-T K.160. International Telecommunication Union. (2025). **FCC Topic:** Exposure assessment from body-worn and close-proximity wireless devices. **HHS Questions:** Q9, Q12, Q13, Q15, Q16 **Dated:** 2025. **Exposure:** Wireless communication devices operating next to or against the human body. **Finding:** Addresses device category, usage position, frequency, power, operating mode, measurement distance, simultaneous transmission, and total exposure ratio; includes limb-worn devices, clothing-integrated devices, body-worn accessories, and devices used next to or against the body. **Link:** https://www.itu.int/rec/T-REC-K.160 REF-0012. Assessment of Radio Frequency Fields in the 2.45 GHz Band Produced by Smart Home Devices. McKenzie, R., et al. (2024). **FCC Topic:** Smart-home devices / real-world RF exposure. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q15, Q16 **Dated:** 2024. **Exposure:** 2.45 GHz RF fields from Wi-Fi- and Bluetooth-connected smart-home devices. **Finding:** Measured RF fields under simulated high-activity conditions and examined transmission duty cycles, demonstrating the importance of measuring actual device transmission patterns rather than assuming that connected devices transmit continuously. **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Assessment+of+Radio+Frequency+Fields+in+the+2.45+GHz+Band+Produced+by+Smart+Home+Devices REF-0013. Associations of Maternal Cell Phone Use During Pregnancy, Pregnancy Duration And Fetal Growth In Four Birth Cohorts. Tsarna, E., et al. American Journal of Epidemiology 188(7):1270-1280. (2019). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Children/developmental exposure (Prenatal/fetal) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2019 **Exposure:** Mobile/cellular RF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://doi.org/10.1093/aje/kwz005 REF-0014. Autism-Relevant Social Abnormalities in Mice Exposed Perinatally to Extremely Low Frequency Electromagnetic Fields. Alsaeed, I., et al. International Journal of Developmental Neuroscience 37:58-64. (2014). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Prenatal/fetal) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2014 **Exposure:** EMF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Autism-Relevant+Social+Abnormalities+in+Mice+Exposed+Perinatally+to+Extremely+Low+Frequency+Electromagnetic+Fields REF-0015. Base Stations — RF Exposure Assessment and Measurement. International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). (n.d.). ICNIRP: Base Stations. **FCC Topic:** Fixed wireless infrastructure / site-specific exposure / compliance assessment. **HHS Questions:** Q15, Q16; also relevant to Q12 and Q13. **Dated:** Undated webpage; access; October 10, 2026. **Exposure:** RF electromagnetic fields from cellular base stations and other fixed transmitting antennas, including the effects of antenna orientation, height, tilt, reflections, vegetation, and surrounding conditions. **Finding:** ICNIRP explains that onsite field measurements provide the most accurate assessment of actual exposure in a particular environment and that exposure depends on site-specific conditions. This supports evaluating real operating conditions rather than relying exclusively on distance from an antenna or predicted exposure. **Link:** https://www.icnirp.org/en/applications/base-stations/index.html REF-0016. Base Stations. International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). **FCC Topic:** Infrastructure exposure assessment / proximity to wireless installations. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q15, Q16 **Dated:** Current guidance. **Exposure:** RF emissions from base stations. **Finding:** ICNIRP explains that personal exposure is most accurately assessed through onsite field measurements and that antenna height, tilt, direction, vegetation, reflections, and distance can affect measured exposure. Distance alone is therefore not a reliable proxy for exposure. **Link:** https://www.icnirp.org/en/rf-faqs/index.html REF-0017. Bektas, H., Bektas, M. S., & Dasdag, S., Effect of mobile phone usage duration during pregnancy on the general motor movements of infants. Biotechnology & Biotechnological Equipment, 36(1), 57–67. (2022) **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Prenatal/fetal) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2022 **Exposure:** Mobile/cellular RF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Bektas%2C+H REF-0018. Bibliography of Reported Biological Phenomena (“Effects”) and Clinical Manifestations Attributed to Microwave and Radio-Frequency Radiation. Glaser, Z. R. (1972). Defense Documentation Center / Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC), Report AD0750271. Prepared at the Naval Medical Research Institute, Bethesda, Maryland. **FCC Topic:** Historical RF and microwave bioeffects research / reported clinical manifestations / research gaps and evidence evaluation. **HHS Questions:** Q10, Q12, Q13, Q16. **Dated:** April 20, 1972. **Exposure:** Bibliographic compilation of more than 2,300 references on biological responses to radiofrequency and microwave radiation published through April 1972, with particular attention to effects reported in humans and detailed inclusion of Soviet and Eastern European literature. **Finding:** Provides an extensive historical bibliography of reported biological phenomena and clinical manifestations attributed to RF and microwave exposure. Chapter 1 outlines effects reported in the literature; the remaining citations are arranged alphabetically by author to facilitate retrieval of the original publications. The report is useful for identifying early research, historical hypotheses, and studies that may warrant examination in the context of later evidence. Limitation: This is a bibliography and literature compilation, not a systematic review using modern evidence-grading methods. Inclusion of a reported effect or study does not establish that the effect was independently replicated, that exposure caused it, or that the reported exposure conditions are comparable to modern environmental RF exposure. Its coverage ends in April 1972 and must be supplemented with later research. **Link:** https://archive.org/details/DTIC_AD0750271 REF-0019. Blood–brain barrier and cardiovascular outcomes REF-0020. Blood–Brain Barrier Permeability Following RF Exposure. Persson, B. R. R., et al. (2009). Electromagnetic Biology and Medicine. **FCC Topic:** RF exposure / neurological mechanisms / blood–brain barrier. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q13, Q16. **Dated:** 2009. **Exposure:** The linked paper concerns electromagnetic exposure and blood–brain barrier permeability; the supplied summary reports 10,000 µW/m². **Finding:** Examines whether exposure can alter blood–brain barrier permeability under experimental conditions. **Link:** https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15368370802344037 REF-0021. Building Science and Radiofrequency Radiation: What Makes Smart and Healthy Buildings. Clegg, F., et al. Building and Environment 176(106324):1-15. (2020). **FCC Topic:** Real-world ubiquity/use conditions (Other health effects) **HHS Questions:** Q5, Q7, Q8, Q12, Q13, Q15, Q16 **Dated:** 2020 **Exposure:** RF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Building+Science+and+Radiofrequency+Radiation%3A+What+Makes+Smart+and+Healthy%C2%A0+Buildings REF-0022. Cancer Incidence and Mortality and Proximity to TV Towers. Hocking, B., Gordon, I. R., Grain, H. L., & Hatfield, G. E. (1996). Medical Journal of Australia, 165(11–12), 601–605. **FCC Topic:** RF exposure from broadcast transmitters / childhood leukemia / cancer outcomes. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q13, Q15, Q16. **Dated:** 1996. **Exposure:** Residence in areas at different distances from television towers in northern Sydney; the supplied summary reports 2,000–80,000 µW/m². **Finding:** The study reported an association between residence nearer television towers and increased childhood leukemia incidence and mortality. Limitation: The study compared geographic areas and did not establish each child's actual RF exposure. Its findings demonstrate an association, not proof that RF caused leukemia. **Link:** https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.5694/j.1326-5377.1996.tb138661.x REF-0023. Cancer Incidence near Radio and Television Transmitters in Great Britain. I. Sutton Coldfield Transmitter.Dolk, H., Shaddick, G., Walls, P., Grundy, C., Thakrar, B., Kleinschmidt, I., & Elliott, P. (1997). American Journal of Epidemiology, 145(1), 1–9. **FCC Topic:** RF exposure from broadcast transmitters / adult leukemia / environmental epidemiology. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q13, Q15, Q16. **Dated:** 1997. **Exposure:** Residential proximity to a high-power radio/television transmitter, with exposure estimated geographically rather than through personal RF monitoring. The supplied summary reports 13,000–57,000 µW/m². **Finding:** The study reported spatial patterns in cancer incidence near the Sutton Coldfield transmitter, including findings involving adult leukemia. Limitation: This was an ecological/geographical study; proximity-based exposure estimates cannot establish individual exposure or causation, and findings from one transmitter area may not generalize to other locations. **Link:** https://academic.oup.com/aje/article-abstract/145/1/1/68115 REF-0024. Cell Phones and Male Infertility: Dissecting the Relationship. Deepinder, F., et al. Reproductive BioMedicine Online 15(3):266-270. (2007). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Male fertility) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2007 **Exposure:** Mobile/cellular RF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Cell+Phones+and+Male+Infertility%3A+Dissecting+the+Relationship REF-0025. Cell Phones: Modern Man’s Nemesis? Makker, K., et al. Reproductive BioMedicine Online 18(1):148-157. (2009). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Male fertility) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2009 **Exposure:** Mobile/cellular RF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Cell+Phones%3A+Modern+Man%E2%80%99s+Nemesis%3F+Makker%2C+K REF-0026. Characterization of Radiofrequency Field Emissions from Smart Meters. Tell, R.A., Kavet, R. & Mezei, G. (2013). **FCC Topic:** Wireless infrastructure / smart-meter exposure characterization. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q15, Q16 **Dated:** 2013. **Exposure:** RF emissions from smart meters. **Finding:** Measured emissions from smart meters operating in northern California and examined transmission patterns, utility transmission data, and duty cycles. **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Characterization+of+Radiofrequency+Field+Emissions+from+Smart+Meters REF-0027. Childhood development, leukemia, and cancer REF-0028. Children Absorb Higher Doses of Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Radiation From Mobile Phones Than Adults. Morris, R., et al. IEEE Access: The Journal for Rapid Open Access Publishing Doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2015.2478701. (2015). **FCC Topic:** Children/developmental exposure (Other health effects); Long-term/biological effects; Children/developmental exposure (Cancer and Reproductive) **HHS Questions:** Q5, Q6, Q7, Q8, Q11, Q12, Q13, Q15, Q16 **Dated:** 2015 **Exposure:** Mobile/cellular RF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2015.2478701 REF-0029. Children’s Exposure to RF Sources and Reported Health Symptoms. Durusoy, R., et al. (2017). Environmental Health. **FCC Topic:** Children's exposure / headaches / irritability / behavior and concentration. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q13, Q16. **Dated:** 2017. **Exposure:** Study of children aged 8–17 and reported exposure to RF sources; exact exposure measures should be confirmed in the full paper. **Finding:** Investigated associations between RF exposure indicators and reported symptoms, including headache, irritability, and concentration or behavioral difficulties. Limitation: Observational associations and self-reported symptoms cannot demonstrate causation; the study's exposure assessment and potential confounders must be considered. **Link:** https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12940-017-0257-x REF-0030. Chromatin and DNA-Related Effects of Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields. Belyaev, I. (2008). Bioelectromagnetics. **FCC Topic:** RF exposure / genetic and cellular endpoints / biological mechanisms. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q13, Q16. **Dated:** 2008. **Exposure:** RF electromagnetic fields in laboratory studies; the supplied summary refers to changes in gene-related measures and chromatin condensation. **Finding:** Cited in research examining whether RF exposure can influence gene expression or other cellular and genetic endpoints. **Link:** https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/bem.20445 REF-0031. Chronic non-thermal exposure of modulated 2450 MHz microwave radiation alters thyroid hormones and behavior of male rats. Sinha, R.K. International Journal of Radiation Biology 84(6):505-513. (2008). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Testing/exposure characterization (Reproductive) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2008 **Exposure:** 2450 MHz **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Chronic+non-thermal+exposure+of+modulated+2450+MHz+microwave+radiation+alters+thyroid+hormones+and+behavior+of+male+rats REF-0032. Cognitive impairment and neurogenotoxic effects in rats exposed to low-intensity microwave radiation. Deshmukh, P.S., et al. International Journal of Toxicology 34(3):284-290. (2015). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Neurological/cognitive) **HHS Questions:** Q6, Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2015 **Exposure:** Not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Cognitive+impairment+and+neurogenotoxic+effects+in+rats+exposed+to+low-intensity+microwave+radiation REF-0033. Commentary on the utility of the National Toxicology Program study on cell phone radiofrequency radiation data for assessing human health risks despite unfounded criticisms aimed at minimizing the findings of adverse health effects. Melnick, R. Environmental Research 168:1-6. (2019). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Cancer); Scientific evidence relevant to reassessment (Other health effects) **HHS Questions:** Q5, Q7, Q8, Q12, Q13, Q15, Q16 **Dated:** 2019 **Exposure:** Mobile/cellular RF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Commentary+on+the+utility+of+the+National+Toxicology+Program+study+on+cell+phone+radiofrequency+radiation+data+for+assessing+human+health+risks+despite+unfounded+criticisms+aimed+at+minimizing+the+findings+of+adverse+health+effects REF-0034. Comparing DNA Damage Induced by Mobile Telephony and Other Types of Man-Made Electromagnetic Fields.Panagopoulos, D. J. (2019). Mutation Research/Reviews in Mutation Research, 781, 53–62. **FCC Topic:** RF exposure / DNA damage / genetic mechanisms. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q13, Q16. **Dated:** 2019. **Exposure:** Review of research on DNA damage associated with mobile-telephony RF and other man-made electromagnetic fields. **Finding:** Reviews experimental findings and proposed mechanisms of DNA damage across different types of electromagnetic exposure. Limitation: This is a review, not a single exposure experiment; conclusions depend on the quality, consistency, and comparability of the studies included. The review covers more than RF alone, so its findings should not be generalized across all electromagnetic frequencies. **Link:** https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1383574218300991 REF-0035. Cranial and Postcranial Skeletal Variations Induced in Mouse Embryos by Mobile Phone Radiation. Fragopoulou, AF., et al. Pathophysiology 17(3):169-77. (2010). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Prenatal/fetal) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2010 **Exposure:** Mobile/cellular RF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Cranial+and+Postcranial+Skeletal+Variations+Induced+in+Mouse+Embryos+by+Mobile+Phone+Radiation REF-0036. Cumulative RF Exposure, Stress Hormones, and Circadian Rhythms. Halgamuge, M. N. (2013). Publication details should be confirmed from the linked record. **FCC Topic:** RF exposure / stress response / sleep and circadian rhythms. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q13, Q16. **Dated:** 2013. **Exposure:** The supplied summary describes cumulative exposure and possible changes in stress hormones and circadian rhythms. **Finding:** Cited in the literature concerning biological responses to electromagnetic exposure and possible effects on stress-related processes. **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23377737/ REF-0037. Decreased Survival for Childhood Leukemia in Proximity to Television Towers. Hocking, B., & Gordon, I. (2003). Archives of Environmental Health, 58(9), 560–564. **FCC Topic:** Children's exposure / leukemia outcomes / survival. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q13, Q15, Q16. **Dated:** 2003. **Exposure:** Residential proximity to television towers in Sydney. 2,000 -80,000 µW/m² **Finding:** Follow-up research reported reduced survival among children with leukemia who lived nearer the towers. Limitation: The analysis concerned survival among diagnosed children and does not independently establish that RF exposure caused either leukemia or the observed survival differences. **Link:** https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.3200/AEOH.58.9.560-564 REF-0038. Development of health-based exposure limits for radiofrequency radiation from wireless devices using a benchmark dose approach. Uche, U., et al. Environmental Health, 20(84). (2021). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Testing/exposure characterization; Real-world ubiquity/use conditions (Cancer, Neurological/cognitive, reproductive); Real-world ubiquity/use conditions (Other health effects) **HHS Questions:** Q6, Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16; Q5, Q7, Q8, Q12, Q13, Q15, Q16 **Dated:** 2021 **Exposure:** RF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Development+of+health-based+exposure+limits+for+radiofrequency+radiation+from+wireless+devices+using+a+benchmark+dose+approach REF-0039. Different Periods of Intrauterine Exposure to Electromagnetic Field: Influence on Female Rats’ Fertility, Prenatal and Postnatal Development. Alchalabi, A., et al. Asian Pacific Journal of Reproduction 5(1):14-23. (2015). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Children/developmental exposure; Testing/exposure characterization (Prenatal/fetal) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2015 **Exposure:** EMF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Different+Periods+of+Intrauterine+Exposure+to+Electromagnetic+Field%3A+Influence+on+Female+Rats%E2%80%99+Fertility%2C+Prenatal+and+Postnatal+Development REF-0040. Dosimetric Study of Fetal Exposure to Uniform Magnetic Fields at 50 Hz. Liorni, I., et al. Bioelectromagnetics 35(8):580-97 (2014). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Children/developmental exposure; Testing/exposure characterization (Prenatal/fetal) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16, Q5, Q7, Q8 **Dated:** 2014 **Exposure:** 50 Hz **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Dosimetric+Study+of+Fetal+Exposure+to+Uniform+Magnetic+Fields+at+50%E2%80%89Hz REF-0041. Effect of Cell Phone Usage on Semen Analysis in Men Attending Infertility Clinic: An Observational Study. Agarwal, A., et al. Fertility and Sterility 89(1):124-128. (2008). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Male fertility) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2008 **Exposure:** Mobile/cellular RF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Effect+of+Cell+Phone+Usage+on+Semen+Analysis+in+Men+Attending+Infertility+Clinic%3A+An+Observational+Study REF-0042. Effect of Electromagnetic Field Exposure on the Reproductive System. Gye, M., et al. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine 39(1):1-19. (2012). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Testing/exposure characterization (Male fertility) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2012 **Exposure:** EMF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Effect+of+Electromagnetic+Field+Exposure+on+the+Reproductive+System REF-0043. Effect of mobile telephones on sperm quality: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Adams, J., et al. Environment International 70:106-112. (2014). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Male fertility) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2014 **Exposure:** Not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24927498/ REF-0044. Effect of Radiation Emitted by Wireless Devices on Male Reproductive Hormones: A Systematic Review.Maluin, S. M. M., Osman, K. O., Jaffar, F. H. F., & Ibrahim, S. F. (2021). Frontiers in Physiology, 12, 732420. **FCC Topic:** RF exposure / male reproductive health / evidence synthesis. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q13, Q16. **Dated:** 2021. **Exposure:** Animal and other research on RF-EMR from wireless devices, including mobile phones and Wi-Fi, and male reproductive hormones and testicular outcomes. **Finding:** Reviews studies reporting possible changes in testicular tissue, testosterone, and sperm parameters, while noting that conclusive evidence of harm to male reproductive hormones has not been established. Limitation: The review includes studies with varying designs and exposure methods. **Link:** https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8497974/ REF-0045. Effect of radiofrequency radiation on reproductive health. Singh, R., et al. Indian Journal of Medical Research 148(Suppl 1): S92–S99. (2018). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Prenatal/fetal) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2018 **Exposure:** RF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Effect+of+radiofrequency+radiation+on+reproductive+health REF-0046. Effects of 2.4 GHz radiofrequency radiation emitted from Wi-Fi equipment on microRNA expression in brain tissue. Dasdag, S., et al. International Journal of Radiation Biology 91(7):555-561. (2015). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Neurological/cognitive) **HHS Questions:** Q6, Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2015 **Exposure:** 2.4 GHz **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Effects+of+2 REF-0047. Effects of acute exposure to WIFI signals (2.45 GHz) on heart variability and blood pressure in Albinos rabbit. Saili, L., et al. Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology. 40(2):600-605. (2015). **FCC Topic:** Testing/exposure characterization (Other health effects) **HHS Questions:** Q5, Q7, Q8, Q12, Q13, Q15, Q16 **Dated:** 2015 **Exposure:** 2.45 GHz **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Effects+of+acute+exposure+to+WIFI+signals+%282 REF-0048. Effects of Cell Phone Radiofrequency Signal Exposure on Brain Glucose Metabolism. Volkow, N.D., et al. JAMA 305(8):808–813. (2011). **FCC Topic:** Scientific evidence relevant to reassessment (Human experimental evidence / neurological effects). **HHS Questions:** Q5, Q7, Q8, Q12, Q13 **Dated:** 2011. **Exposure:** Cellular-phone RF exposure for 50 minutes in a randomized crossover study of 47 healthy adults. **Finding:** Increased glucose metabolism in brain regions closest to the phone antenna during exposure; the study demonstrates an acute physiological response but does not establish that cell-phone RF exposure causes disease. **Link:** https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/645813 REF-0049. Effects of Exposure to Cellular Phones 950 MHz Electromagnetic Fields on Progesterone, Cortisol and Glucose Levels in Female Hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus). Seyednour, R., Chekaniazar, V., et al. (2011). Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 6(11), 1084–1088. **FCC Topic:** RF exposure / stress hormones / endocrine and metabolic outcomes. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q13, Q16. **Dated:** 2011. **Exposure:** Female hamsters exposed to 950 MHz electromagnetic fields; the supplied summary reports 200,000 µW/m², which should be verified against the article's exposure description. **Finding:** Examined whether exposure affected cortisol, progesterone, and glucose levels. Limitation: Hormonal changes in an animal experiment; interpretation depends on exposure duration, dosimetry, controls, and reproducibility. **Link:** https://scholar.google.com/scholar_lookup?journal=Asian%20Journal%20of%20Animal%20and%20Veterinary%20Advances&title=Effects%20of%20exposure%20to%20cellular%20phones%20950%20mhz%20electromagnetic%20fields%20on%20progesterone,%20cortisol%20and%20glucose%20level%20in%20female%20hamsters%20(Mesocricetus%20auratus)&author=R%20Seyednour&author=V%20Chekaniazar&volume=6&issue=11&publication_year=2011&pages=1084-1088 REF-0050. Effects of long-term pre- and post-natal exposure to 2.45 GHz wireless devices on developing male rat kidney. Kuybulu, A.E., et al. Renal Failure 38(4):571-580. (2016). **FCC Topic:** Testing/exposure characterization; Real-world ubiquity/use conditions (Other health effects) **HHS Questions:** Q5, Q7, Q8, Q12, Q13, Q15, Q16 **Dated:** 2016 **Exposure:** 2.45 GHz **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Effects+of+long-term+pre-+and+post-natal+exposure+to+2 REF-0051. Effects of microwave at 2.45 GHz radiations on reproductive system of male rats. Kesari, K.K., et al. Toxicological & Environmental Chemistry 92(6):1135-1147. (2010). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Reproductive) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2010 **Exposure:** 2.45 GHz **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Effects+of+microwave+at+2 REF-0052. Effects of Prenatal 900 MHz Electromagnetic Field Exposures on the Histology of Rat Kidney. Ulubay, M., et al. International Journal of Radiation Biology 91(1):35-41. (2015). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Children/developmental exposure; Testing/exposure characterization (Prenatal/fetal) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2017 **Exposure:** 2.45 GHz **Link:** https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbr.2017.02.015 REF-0053. Effects of Prenatal Exposure to a 900 MHz Electromagnetic Field on the Dentate Gyrus of Rats: A Stereological and Histopathological Study. Odaci, E., et al. Brain Research 1238:224–229. (2008). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Children/developmental exposure; Testing/exposure characterization (Prenatal/fetal) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2017 **Exposure:** 2.45 GHz **Link:** https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbr.2017.02.015 REF-0054. Effects of Prenatal Exposure to WiFi Signal (2.45 GHz) on Postnatal Development and Behavior in Rat: Influence of Maternal Restraint. Othman, H., et al. Behavioral Brain Research 326:291-301. (2017). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Children/developmental exposure; Testing/exposure characterization (Prenatal/fetal) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2017 **Exposure:** 2.45 GHz **Link:** https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbr.2017.02.015 REF-0055. Effects of Radiofrequency Radiation on Children’s Learning and Motor Skills. Chiang, H., et al. (1989). Conference proceedings; linked document hosted by Environmental Health Trust. **FCC Topic:** Children's exposure / neurological and developmental outcomes. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q13, Q16. **Dated:** 1989. **Exposure:** The supplied summary reports 40,000–150,000 µW/m² **Finding:** Cited in discussions of possible associations between RF exposure and children's learning or motor development. **Link:** https://ehtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/Proceedings_20_Chiang.pdf REF-0056. Effects of the Exposure of Mobile Phones on Male Reproduction: A Review of the Literature. La Vignera, S., et al. Journal of Andrology 33(3):350-356. (2012). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Testing/exposure characterization (Male fertility) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2012 **Exposure:** Mobile/cellular RF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Effects+of+the+Exposure+of+Mobile+Phones+on+Male+Reproduction%3A+A+Review+of+the+Literature REF-0057. Effects of wi-fi signals on the p300 component of event-related potentials during an auditory hayling task. Papageorgiou, C., et al. Journal of Integrative Neuroscience 10(2):189-202. (2011). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Neurological/cognitive) **HHS Questions:** Q6, Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2011 **Exposure:** Not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Effects+of+wi-fi+signals+on+the+p300+component+of+event-related+potentials+during+an+auditory+hayling+task REF-0058. Electrohypersensitivity as a Newly Identified and Characterized Neurologic Pathological Disorder: How to Diagnose, Treat, and Prevent It. Belpomme, D., et al. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 21(6):1915. (2020). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Neurological/cognitive) **HHS Questions:** Q6, Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2020 **Exposure:** Not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Electrohypersensitivity+as+a+Newly+Identified+and+Characterized+Neurologic+Pathological+Disorder%3A+How+to+Diagnose%2C+Treat%2C+and+Prevent+It REF-0059. Electrohypersensitivity: A Functional Impairment Due to an Inaccessible Environment. Johansson, O. Reviews on Environmental Health 30(4):311-321. (2015). **FCC Topic:** Scientific evidence relevant to reassessment (Other health effects) **HHS Questions:** Q5, Q7, Q8, Q12, Q13, Q15, Q16 **Dated:** 2020 **Exposure:** Not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Electrohypersensitivity+as+a+Newly+Identified+and+Characterized+Neurologic+Pathological+Disorder%3A+How+to+Diagnose%2C+Treat%2C+and+Prevent+It REF-0060. Electromagnetic Fields, Pulsed Radiofrequency Radiation, and Epigenetics: How Wireless Technologies May Affect Childhood Development. Sage, C., et al. Child Development 89(1):129-136. (2017). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Real-world ubiquity/use conditions (Neurological/cognitive) **HHS Questions:** Q6, Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2017 **Exposure:** RF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Electromagnetic+Fields%2C+Pulsed+Radiofrequency+Radiation%2C+and+Epigenetics%3A+How+Wireless+Technologies+May+Affect+Childhood+Development REF-0061. Electromagnetic fields act via activation of voltage-gated calcium channels to produce beneficial or adverse effects. Pall, M.L. Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine. 17(8):958–965. (2013). **FCC Topic:** Scientific evidence relevant to reassessment (Other health effects) **HHS Questions:** Q5, Q7, Q8, Q12, Q13, Q15, Q16 **Dated:** 2017 **Exposure:** RF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Electromagnetic+Fields%2C+Pulsed+Radiofrequency+Radiation%2C+and+Epigenetics%3A+How+Wireless+Technologies+May+Affect+Childhood+Development REF-0062. Electromagnetic Fields and Calcium Metabolism in Cardiac Cells. Shuvy, M., et al. (2014). Publication details should be confirmed from the linked record. **FCC Topic:** Electromagnetic exposure / cardiac cellular function / calcium signaling. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q13, Q16. **Dated:** 2014. **Exposure:** The supplied summary reports 3,800 µW/m² and a possible effect on calcium metabolism in heart cells. **Finding:** Cited in relation to experimental research on electromagnetic exposure and cardiac-cell processes. **Link:** https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0940299314000657 REF-0063. Electromagnetic Fields and Immune-System Function. Walleczek, J. (1991). Publication details should be confirmed from the linked document. **FCC Topic:** Electromagnetic exposure / immune function / biological mechanisms. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q13, Q16. **Dated:** 1991. **Exposure:** Research concerning electromagnetic fields and immune-system responses. The supplied summary reports 10,000 µW/m². **Finding:** Discusses possible interactions between electromagnetic fields and immune function. Limitation: Evidence involving ELF fields cannot automatically be generalized to RF. **Link:** https://escholarship.org/content/qt4r6592x8/qt4r6592x8.pdf REF-0064. Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity: Evidence for a Novel Neurological Syndrome. Belpomme, D., Irigaray, P., & colleagues (2018). Publication details should be confirmed from the linked record. **FCC Topic:** Reported RF/EMF-related symptoms / neurological and symptom surveillance. **HHS Questions:** Q10, Q12, Q13, Q16. **Dated:** 2018. **Exposure:** Individuals reporting symptoms they attribute to electromagnetic-field exposure; the supplied summary emphasizes symptoms at low exposure levels. **Finding:** Discusses reported symptoms and proposed clinical or biological features in people describing electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS). **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28678737/ REF-0065. Electromagnetic radiation 2450 MHz exposure causes cognition deficit with mitochondrial dysfunction and activation of intrinsic pathway of apoptosis in rats. Gupta, S., et al. Journal of Biosciences 43(2):263-276. (2018). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Testing/exposure characterization (Neurological/cognitive) **HHS Questions:** Q6, Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2018 **Exposure:** 2450 MHz **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Electromagnetic+radiation+2450+MHz+exposure+causes+cognition+deficit+with+mitochondrial+dysfunction+and+activation+of+intrinsic+pathway+of+apoptosis+in+rats REF-0066. Electromagnetic Radiation at 900 MHz Induces Sperm Apoptosis through bcl-2, bax and caspase-3 Signaling Pathways in Rats. Liu, Q., et al. Journal of Reproductive Health 12:65. (2015). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Male fertility) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2018 **Exposure:** 2450 MHz **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Electromagnetic+radiation+2450+MHz+exposure+causes+cognition+deficit+with+mitochondrial+dysfunction+and+activation+of+intrinsic+pathway+of+apoptosis+in+rats REF-0067. Emotional Behavior Changes and Oxidative Stress Following RF Exposure. Akoev, I. G., et al. (2002). Publication details should be confirmed from the linked record. **FCC Topic:** RF exposure / neurological and behavioral outcomes / oxidative stress. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q13, Q16. **Dated:** 2002. **Exposure:** The supplied summary reports 8,000–10,000 µW/m²; the exposure conditions and units should be confirmed in the original article. **Finding:** Cited in relation to experimental investigations of behavioral and oxidative-stress outcomes after electromagnetic exposure. **Link:** https://europepmc.org/article/med/12125273 REF-0068. Epidemiological Evidence for a Health Risk from Mobile Phone Base Stations. Khurana, V. G., Hardell, L., Everaert, J., Bortkiewicz, A., Carlberg, M., & Ahonen, M. (2010). International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health, 16(3), 263–267. **FCC Topic:** RF exposure from base stations / neurological symptoms / cancer and epidemiology. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q13, Q15, Q16. **Dated:** 2010. **Exposure:** Epidemiological research on people living near mobile-phone base stations, with studies using different exposure-assessment methods. The supplied summary reports 500–1,000 µW/m², but this is not a universal exposure level for the studies reviewed. **Finding:** Reviews epidemiological studies reporting associations between base-station exposure and some health outcomes, including symptoms and cancer-related endpoints. **Link:** https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1179/107735210799160192 REF-0069. Evaluation of Radiofrequency Exposure Levels from Multiple Wireless Installations in Population Dense Areas in Korea. Kim, B.C., Kim, W.K., Lee, G.T., et al. Bioelectromagnetics 35:603–606. (2014). **FCC Topic:** Multiple wireless installations / cumulative environmental exposure. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q15, Q16 **Dated:** 2014. **Exposure:** RF emissions from multiple wireless installations in densely populated areas. **Finding:** Evaluated RF exposure associated with multiple wireless installations and is relevant to assessment of environments in which several transmitting sources contribute to measured exposure. **Link:** https://doi.org/10.1002/bem.21874 REF-0070. Exposure to a 2.5 GHz Non-ionizing Electromagnetic Field Alters Hematological Profiles, Biochemical Parameters, and Induces Oxidative Stress in Male Albino Rats. Bamikole, A.O., et al. Biomedical and Environmental Sciences 32(11):860-863. (2019). **FCC Topic:** Testing/exposure characterization (Other health effects) **HHS Questions:** Q5, Q7, Q8, Q12, Q13, Q15, Q16 **Dated:** 2019 **Exposure:** 2.5 GHz **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Exposure+to+a+2 REF-0071. Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields, Cell Phone Use Behaviors, SAR Values, and Changes in Health Following Exposure in Adolescent University Students. Keleş, A. İ., & Uzun Şahin, C. (2021). Archives of Neuropsychiatry, 79(2), 139–148. **FCC Topic:** Adolescent exposure / phone-use patterns / self-reported health outcomes.; Adolescent exposure / neurological symptoms / sleep and concentration. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q13, Q16. **Dated:** 2021. **Exposure:** Cellphone-use behaviors and specific absorption rate (SAR) estimates among adolescent university students. The supplied summary reports 100–500 µW/m²; The study assessed phone-use behaviors and estimated SAR in students. **Finding:** Investigated RF exposure estimates, phone-use behaviors, and reported health changes in students. **Link:** https://doi.org/10.1590/0004-282X-ANP-2020-0283 REF-0072. Exposure to Extremely Low-Frequency Magnetic Fields and the Risk of Childhood Cancer: Update of the Epidemiological Evidence. Schüz, J. Progress in Biophysics and Molecular Biology 107(3):339-342. (2011). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Testing/exposure characterization (Cancer) **HHS Questions:** Q6, Q12, Q16 **Dated:** 2011 **Exposure:** Not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Exposure+to+Extremely+Low-Frequency+Magnetic+Fields+and+the+Risk+of+Childhood+Cancer%3A+Update+of+the+Epidemiological+Evidence REF-0073. Exposure to Magnetic Field Non-Ionizing Radiation and the Risk of Miscarriage: A prospective Cohort Study. Li, D., et al. Scientific Reports 7(17541). (2017). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Testing/exposure characterization (Prenatal/fetal) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2017 **Exposure:** Not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Exposure+to+Magnetic+Field+Non-Ionizing+Radiation+and+the+Risk+of+Miscarriage%3A+A+prospective+Cohort+Study REF-0074. Exposure to Magnetic fields and the Risk of Poor Sperm Quality. Li, D.K, et al. Journal of Reproductive Toxicology 29(1):86-92. (2010). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Testing/exposure characterization (Male fertility) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2017 **Exposure:** Not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Exposure+to+Magnetic+Field+Non-Ionizing+Radiation+and+the+Risk+of+Miscarriage%3A+A+prospective+Cohort+Study REF-0075. Exposure to Magnetic Fields and the Risk of Poor Sperm Quality. Li, D.-K., Yan, B., Li, Z., Gao, E., Miao, M., Gong, D., Weng, X., Ferber, J. R., & Yuan, W. (2010). Reproductive Toxicology, 29(1), 86–92. **FCC Topic:** Reproductive health / electromagnetic exposure assessment. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q13, Q16. **Dated:** 2010. **Exposure:** Daily personal measurements of magnetic fields in a population-based case-control study of healthy sperm donors. **Finding:** Participants whose 90th-percentile magnetic-field level was at least 1.6 milligauss had approximately twice the odds of abnormal sperm motility and morphology compared with those with lower exposure, after adjustment for confounders. **Link:** https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0890623809002664 REF-0076. Exposure to Radio-Frequency Electromagnetic Fields and Behavioral Problems in Bavarian Children and Adolescents. Thomas, S., et al. European Journal of Epidemiology 25(2):135-41. (2009). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Children/developmental exposure; Testing/exposure characterization (Neurological/cognitive) **HHS Questions:** Q6, Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2009 **Exposure:** EMF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Exposure+to+Radio-Frequency+Electromagnetic+Fields+and+Behavioral+Problems+in+Bavarian+Children+and+Adolescents REF-0077. Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields from Wi-Fi in Australian Schools. (2017). **FCC Topic:** Exposure assessment in schools / children. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q13, Q15, Q16 **Dated:** 2017. **Exposure:** Wi-Fi and other RF sources in school environments. **Finding:** Measured typical and peak RF levels in 23 Australian schools, including classrooms and schoolyards, providing direct measurements of RF exposure in environments where children spend substantial amounts of time. **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Exposure+to+Radiofrequency+Electromagnetic+Fields+from+Wi-Fi+in+Australian+Schools REF-0078. Extremely Low frequency Magnetic Fields Induce Spermatogenic Germ Cell Apoptosis: Possible Mechanism. Lee, S., et al. BioMed Research International 2014(567183). (2014). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Male fertility) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2014 **Exposure:** Not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Extremely+Low+frequency+Magnetic+Fields+Induce+Spermatogenic+Germ+Cell+Apoptosis%3A+Possible+Mechanism REF-0079. Extremely Low Frequency–Electromagnetic Fields Can Decrease Spermatocyte Count and Motility and Change Testicular Tissue. Karbalay-Doust, S., Darabyan, M., Sisakht, M., Haddadi, G., Sotoudeh, N., Haghani, M., & Mortazavi, S. M. J. (2023). Journal of Biomedical Physics and Engineering, 13(2), 135–146. **FCC Topic:** Reproductive health / electromagnetic exposure, with an important distinction between ELF and RF. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q13, Q16. **Dated:** 2023. **Exposure:** Extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields (ELF-EMF), not radiofrequency radiation. **Finding:** Reported changes in spermatocyte count, sperm motility, and testicular tissue in an experimental model. **Link:** https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10111108/ REF-0080. FCC Consumer Complaints Data. Federal Communications Commission (FCC). (n.d.). Consumer Complaints Data. **FCC Topic:** Public complaints / incident reporting / transparency and accountability. **HHS Questions:** Q15, Q16; also relevant to Q12 and Q13 where public reporting and exposure-related concerns are addressed. **Dated:** Undated public dataset; access; October 10, 2026. **Exposure:** Consumer-submitted complaints across FCC-related categories; the dataset is not limited to RF exposure or wireless-infrastructure emissions. **Finding:** Provides a publicly accessible record of consumer complaints. The FCC states that complaint information reflects what consumers report and that the agency does not verify the facts alleged. This illustrates the distinction between collecting public complaints and maintaining a standardized technical incident-reporting system with validated measurements, documented investigation, and confirmed corrective action. Limitation: Complaints alone do not establish that an RF exposure event occurred, that exposure limits were exceeded, or that a health effect was caused. The dataset should not be presented as a verified record of RF incidents. **Link:** https://opendata.fcc.gov/Consumer/CGB-Consumer-Complaints-Data/3xyp-aqkj REF-0081. Fetal Radiofrequency Radiation Exposure From 800-1900 MHz-Rated Cellular Telephones Affects Neurodevelopment and Behavior in Mice. Aldad, T., et al. Science Reports 2:312. (2012). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Children/developmental exposure; Testing/exposure characterization (Prenatal/fetal) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2012 **Exposure:** 1900 MHz **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Fetal+Radiofrequency+Radiation+Exposure+From+800-1900+MHz-Rated+Cellular+Telephones+Affects+Neurodevelopment+and+Behavior+in+Mice REF-0082. From the Cover: 2.45-GHz Microwave Radiation Impairs Hippocampal Learning and Spatial Memory: Involvement of Local Stress Mechanism-Induced Suppression of iGluR/ERK/CREB Signaling. Shahin, S., et al. Toxicological Sciences 161(2):349-374. (2018). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Neurological/cognitive) **HHS Questions:** Q6, Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2018 **Exposure:** Not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=From+the+Cover%3A+2 REF-0083. Genetics, DNA, and cellular effects REF-0084. Genotoxicity Induced by Foetal and Infant Exposure to Magnetic Fields and Modulation of Ionising Radiation Effects. Udroiu, I., et al. PLoS One10(11):E0142259. (2015). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Testing/exposure characterization (Prenatal/fetal) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2015 **Exposure:** Not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Genotoxicity+Induced+by+Foetal+and+Infant+Exposure+to+Magnetic+Fields+and+Modulation+of+Ionising+Radiation+Effects REF-0085. GSM Base Station Electromagnetic Radiation and Oxidative Stress in Rats. Yurekli, A. I., Ozkan, M., Kalkan, T., Saybasili, H., Tuncel, H., Atukeren, P., Gumustas, K., & Seker, S. (2006). Electromagnetic Biology and Medicine, 25(3), 177–188. **FCC Topic:** RF exposure / oxidative stress / laboratory evidence. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q13, Q16. **Dated:** 2006. **Exposure:** Rats exposed to 945 MHz GSM base-station-frequency radiation in a controlled GTEM-cell environment. The supplied summary reports 280,000 µW/m²; confirm the original paper's exposure metric before using this value. **Finding:** Investigated oxidative-stress markers in rats exposed to GSM-frequency radiation. **Link:** https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15368370600875042 REF-0086. Guidance for Assessment, Evaluation and Monitoring of Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields. ITU-T K.91. International Telecommunication Union. (2024). **FCC Topic:** RF exposure assessment / multiple-source exposure. **HHS Questions:** Q9, Q12, Q15, Q16 **Dated:** 2024. **Exposure:** RF electromagnetic fields from multiple sources. **Finding:** Provides guidance for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring RF exposure and addresses simultaneous exposure to multiple sources, including cumulative calculations in which contributions from different frequencies are considered together. **Link:** https://www.itu.int/rec/T-REC-K.91 REF-0087. Guidelines for Limiting Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields (100 kHz to 300 GHz). International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). Health Physics 118(5):483–524. (2020). **FCC Topic:** Exposure assessment and exposure limits. **HHS Questions:** Q9, Q10, Q12, Q13, Q15, Q16 **Dated:** 2020. **Exposure:** 100 kHz–300 GHz. **Finding:** Provides the principal international framework for assessing RF exposure, including frequency, antenna characteristics, field strength, exposure geometry, averaging, and multiple-source exposure. **Link:** https://www.icnirp.org/en/publications/article/rf-guidelines-2020.html REF-0088. Habits of Cell Phone usage and Sperm Quality - Does It Warrant Attention? Zilberlicht, A., et al. Reproductive BioMedicine Online 31(3):421-426. (2015). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Male fertility) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2015 **Exposure:** Mobile/cellular RF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Habits+of+Cell+Phone+usage+and+Sperm+Quality+-+Does+It+Warrant+Attention%3F+Zilberlicht%2C+A REF-0089. Hepatic injury induced by radio frequency waves emitted from conventional Wi-Fi devices in Wistar rats. Fahmy, H.M., et al. Human & Experimental Toxicology 40(1):136-147. (2021). **FCC Topic:** Scientific evidence relevant to reassessment (Other health effects) **HHS Questions:** Q5, Q7, Q8, Q12, Q13, Q15, Q16 **Dated:** 2021 **Exposure:** Wi-Fi; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Hepatic+injury+induced+by+radio+frequency+waves+emitted+from+conventional+Wi-Fi+devices+in+Wistar+rats REF-0090. Histopathologic effects of mobile phone radiation exposure on the tetes and sperm parameters: A systemic literature review of animal studies. Assefa EM, Abdu SM, Frontiers in Reproductive Health, Vol 6 (2025) **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Testing/exposure characterization (Male fertility) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2025 **Exposure:** Mobile/cellular RF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Assefa+EM%2C+Abdu+SM%2C+Histopathologic+effects+of+mobile+phone+radiation+exposure+on+the+tetes+and+sperm+parameters%3A+A+systemic+literature+review+of+animal+studies%2C+Frontiers+in+Reproductive+Health%2C+Vol+6+%282025%29 REF-0091. Human Exposure Assessment to Wearable Antennas: Effect of Position and Interindividual Anatomical Variability. Lemaire, D., et al. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 19(10):6206. (2022). **FCC Topic:** Wearable-device exposure / anatomical variability. **HHS Questions:** Q9, Q12, Q13, Q15, Q16 **Dated:** 2022. **Exposure:** 2.45 GHz wearable antenna. **Finding:** Modeled six realistic antenna configurations on male and female anatomical models. Exposure varied according to antenna position, with the highest calculated exposure concentrated in tissue immediately beneath the antenna. **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Human+Exposure+Assessment+to+Wearable+Antennas+Effect+of+Position+and+Interindividual+Anatomical+Variability REF-0092. Human Exposure to EMF from 5G Base Stations: Analysis, Evaluation and Comparison of Different Assessment Methods. Expósito, N., et al. (2024). **FCC Topic:** 5G infrastructure / exposure measurement methodology. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q15, Q16 **Dated:** 2024. **Exposure:** RF fields from 5G base stations. **Finding:** Compared broadband field probes, spectrum analyzers, and drive-test scanners and demonstrated that the selected measurement method can affect characterization of exposure. **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Human+Exposure+to+EMF+from+5G+Base+Stations+Analysis+Evaluation+and+Comparison REF-0093. Immunohistopathologic demonstration of deleterious effects on growing rat testes of radiofrequency waves emitted from conventional Wi-Fi devices. Atasoy, H.I., et al. Journal of Pediatric Urology 9(2):223-239. (2013). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Reproductive) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2013 **Exposure:** Wi-Fi; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Immunohistopathologic+demonstration+of+deleterious+effects+on+growing+rat+testes+of+radiofrequency+waves+emitted+from+conventional+Wi-Fi+devices REF-0094. Impact of 900 MHz Electromagnetic Field Exposure on Main Male Reproductive Hormone Levels: A Rattus norvegicus Model. Sepehrimanesh, M., Saeb, M., Nazifi, S., Kazemipour, N., Jelodar, G., & Saeb, S. (2014). International Journal of Biometeorology, 58(7), 1657–1663. **FCC Topic:** RF exposure / male reproductive hormones / animal evidence. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q13, Q16. **Dated:** 2014. **Exposure:** Twenty male rats exposed to 900 MHz RF for 1, 2, or 4 hours per day over 30 days, with a sham-exposed comparison group. The supplied summary reports 1,000,000 µW/m². **Finding:** Evaluated changes in testosterone and other reproductive hormones after repeated exposure. **Link:** https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00484-013-0771-7 REF-0095. In Vitro Effect of Cell Phone Radiation on Motility, DNA Fragmentation and Clusterin Gene Expression in Human Sperm. Zalata, A., et al. International Journal of Fertility and Sterility 9(1):129-136. (2015). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Male fertility) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2015 **Exposure:** Mobile/cellular RF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=In+Vitro+Effect+of+Cell+Phone+Radiation+on+Motility%2C+DNA+Fragmentation+and+Clusterin+Gene+Expression+in+Human+Sperm REF-0096. In-Situ Measurements of Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields Around 5G Macro Base Stations in the UK.Calderon, A., Addison, D. & Peyman, A. Bioelectromagnetics 46(5). (2025). **FCC Topic:** Current wireless infrastructure exposure measurements / 5G. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q15, Q16 **Dated:** 2025. **Exposure:** RF fields surrounding active 5G macro base stations. **Finding:** Measurements were performed at 56 active 5G macro base stations across 30 publicly accessible locations, evaluating background conditions and different network-activity scenarios. The study provides current field measurements around real-world wireless infrastructure. **Link:** https://doi.org/10.1002/bem.70012 REF-0097. Indicative SAR Levels Due to an Active Mobile Phone in a Front Trouser Pocket in Proximity to Common Metallic Objects. Whittow, WG., et al. IEEE Xplore 149-152 (2008). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Male fertility) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2008 **Exposure:** Mobile/cellular RF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Indicative+SAR+Levels+Due+to+an+Active+Mobile+Phone+in+a+Front+Trouser+Pocket+in+Proximity+to+Common+Metallic+Objects REF-0098. Influence of Pregnancy Stage and Fetus Position on the Whole-Body and Local Exposure of the Fetus to RF-EMF. Varsier, N. et al. Physics in Medicine and Biology 59(17):4913-26. (2014). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Testing/exposure characterization (Prenatal/fetal) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16, Q5, Q7, Q8 **Dated:** 2014 **Exposure:** RF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Influence+of+Pregnancy+Stage+and+Fetus+Position+on+the+Whole-Body+and+Local+Exposure+of+the+Fetus+to+RF-EMF REF-0099. Laboratory studies: oxidative stress, hormones, calcium signaling, and the blood–brain barrier REF-0100. Lai H. Genetic effects of non-ionizing electromagnetic fields. Electromagnetic Biology Med. Apr 3;40(2):264-273. (2021) **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Prenatal/fetal) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2021 **Exposure:** EMF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Lai+H REF-0101. Lasting Hepatotoxic Effects of Prenatal Mobile Phone Exposure. Yilmaz, A., et al. The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine 30(11):1355-1359 (2017). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Children/developmental exposure; Testing/exposure characterization (Prenatal/fetal) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2017 **Exposure:** Mobile/cellular RF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Lasting+Hepatotoxic+Effects+of+Prenatal+Mobile+Phone+Exposure REF-0102. Long-term exposure of 2450 MHz electromagnetic radiation induces stress and anxiety like behavior in rats. Gupta, S.K., et al. Neurochemistry International 128:1-13. (2019). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Testing/exposure characterization (Neurological/cognitive) **HHS Questions:** Q6, Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2019 **Exposure:** 2450 MHz **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Long-term+exposure+of+2450%E2%80%AFMHz+electromagnetic+radiation+induces+stress+and+anxiety+like+behavior+in+rats REF-0103. Long-Term Exposure to 4G Smartphone Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Radiation Diminished Male Reproductive Portential by Directly Disrupting Spck3-MMP2-BTB Axis in the Testes of Adult Rats. Yu, G., et al. Science of The Total Environment 698(133860). (2020). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Testing/exposure characterization (Male fertility) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2020 **Exposure:** RF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Long-Term+Exposure+to+4G+Smartphone+Radiofrequency+Electromagnetic+Radiation+Diminished+Male+Reproductive+Portential+by+Directly+Disrupting+Spck3-MMP2-BTB+Axis+in+the+Testes+of+Adult+Rats REF-0104. Long-term exposure to electromagnetic radiation from mobile phones and Wi-Fi devices decreases plasma prolactin, progesterone, and estrogen levels but increases uterine oxidative stress in pregnant rats and their offspring. Yüksel, M., et al. Endocrine 52(2):352-362. (2016). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Testing/exposure characterization (Reproductive) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2020 **Exposure:** RF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Long-Term+Exposure+to+4G+Smartphone+Radiofrequency+Electromagnetic+Radiation+Diminished+Male+Reproductive+Portential+by+Directly+Disrupting+Spck3-MMP2-BTB+Axis+in+the+Testes+of+Adult+Rats REF-0105. Longitudinal Study of Exposure to Radio Frequencies at Population Scale. Boussad, Y., et al. Environment International 162:107144. (2022). **FCC Topic:** Real-world cumulative and multiple-source RF exposure. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q13, Q15, Q16 **Dated:** 2022. **Exposure:** Cellular antennas, Wi-Fi access points, and Bluetooth devices. **Finding:** Analyzed crowd-sourced RF measurements from 254,410 unique users in 13 countries from 2017–2020 and examined changes in exposure over time and contributions from multiple RF sources. **Link:** https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2022.107144 REF-0106. Lost Opportunities for Cancer Prevention: Historical Evidence on Early Warnings with Emphasis on Radiofrequency Radiation. Hardell, L., et al. Reviews on Environmental Health 000010151520200168. (2021). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Cancer) **HHS Questions:** Q6, Q12, Q16 **Dated:** 2021 **Exposure:** RF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Lost+Opportunities+for+Cancer+Prevention%3A+Historical+Evidence+on+Early+Warnings+with+Emphasis+on+Radiofrequency+Radiation REF-0107. Low intensity microwave radiation induced oxidative stress, inflammatory response and DNA damage in rat brain. Megha, K. et al. NeuroToxicology 51:158-165. (2015). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Neurological/cognitive) **HHS Questions:** Q6, Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2015 **Exposure:** Not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Low+intensity+microwave+radiation+induced+oxidative+stress%2C+inflammatory+response+and+DNA+damage+in+rat+brain REF-0108. Male Fertility and its Association with Occupational and Mobile Phone Tower Hazards: An Analytical Study. Al-Quzwini, O., et al. Middle East Fertility Society Journal 21(4):236-240. (2016). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Male fertility) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2016 **Exposure:** Mobile/cellular RF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Male+Fertility+and+its+Association+with+Occupational+and+Mobile+Phone+Tower+Hazards%3A+An+Analytical+Study REF-0109. Maternal Exposure to a Continuous 900-MHz Electromagnetic Field Provokes Neuronal Loss and Pathological Changes in Cerebellum of 32-Day-Old Female Rat Offspring. Odacı, E., et al. Journal of Chemical Neuroanatomy 75(Pt B):105-110. (2015). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Testing/exposure characterization (Prenatal/fetal) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2015 **Exposure:** EMF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Maternal+Exposure+to+a+Continuous+900-MHz+Electromagnetic+Field+Provokes+Neuronal+Loss+and+Pathological+Changes+in+Cerebellum+of+32-Day-Old+Female+Rat+Offspring REF-0110. Maternal Occupational Exposure to Extremely Low Frequency Magnetic Fields and the Risk of Brain Cancer in the Offspring. Li, P, et al. Cancer Causes & Control 20(6):945-55. (2009). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Testing/exposure characterization (Prenatal/fetal) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2009 **Exposure:** Not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Maternal+Occupational+Exposure+to+Extremely+Low+Frequency+Magnetic+Fields+and+the+Risk+of+Brain+Cancer+in+the+Offspring REF-0111. Measurements of Radiofrequency Radiation with a Body-Borne Exposimeter in Swedish Schools with Wi-Fi. Hedendahl, L.K., et al. Frontiers in Public Health 5(279):1-14. (2017). **FCC Topic:** Real-world ubiquity/use conditions (Other health effects) **HHS Questions:** Q5, Q7, Q8, Q12, Q13, Q15, Q16 **Dated:** 2017 **Exposure:** Wi-Fi; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2017.00279 REF-0112. Mobile Phone Radiation Induces Reactive Oxygen Species Production and DNA Damage in Human Spermatozoa In Vitro. De Luliis, G., et al. PLoS ONE 4(7). (2009). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Male fertility) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2009 **Exposure:** Mobile/cellular RF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Mobile+Phone+Radiation+Induces+Reactive+Oxygen+Species+Production+and+DNA+Damage+in+Human+Spermatozoa+In+Vitro REF-0113. Mobile Phone Use During Pregnancy: Which Association With Fetal Growth? Boileau, N., et al. Journal of Gynecology Obstetrics and Human Reproduction 49(8):101852. (2020). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Children/developmental exposure (Prenatal/fetal) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2020 **Exposure:** Mobile/cellular RF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Mobile+Phone+Use+During+Pregnancy%3A+Which+Association+With+Fetal+Growth%3F+Boileau%2C+N REF-0114. Modulatory Effect of 900 MHz Radiation on Biochemical and Reproductive Parameters in Rats. Narayanan, SN., et al. Bratislava Medical Journal 119(9):581-587. (2018). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Male fertility) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2018 **Exposure:** 900 MHz **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Modulatory+Effect+of+900+MHz+Radiation+on+Biochemical+and+Reproductive+Parameters+in+Rats REF-0115. Mother’s Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields Before and During Pregnancy is Associated with Risk of Speech Problems in Offspring. Zarei, S., et al. Journal of Biomedical Physics and Engineering 9(1):61-68. (2019). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Testing/exposure characterization (Prenatal/fetal) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2019 **Exposure:** EMF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Mother%E2%80%99s+Exposure+to+Electromagnetic+Fields+Before+and+During+Pregnancy+is+Associated+with+Risk+of+Speech+Problems+in+Offspring REF-0116. Multiple Assessment Methods of Prenatal Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation from Telecommunication in the Mothers and Children’s Environmental Health (MOCEH) Study. Choi, KH., et al. International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health 29(6):959-972 (2016). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Children/developmental exposure; Testing/exposure characterization (Prenatal/fetal) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2016 **Exposure:** Not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Multiple+Assessment+Methods+of+Prenatal+Exposure+to+Radio+Frequency+Radiation+from+Telecommunication+in+the+Mothers+and+Children%E2%80%99s+Environmental+Health+%28MOCEH%29+Study REF-0117. National Toxicology Program Technical Report TR-595 — Toxicology and Carcinogenesis Studies in Sprague Dawley Rats Exposed to Whole-Body Radio Frequency Radiation at a Frequency (900 MHz) and Modulations (GSM and CDMA) Used by Cell Phones. National Toxicology Program. NTP TR-595. (2018). **FCC Topic:** Scientific evidence relevant to reassessment (Cancer / long-term exposure). **HHS Questions:** Q5, Q7, Q8, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2018. **Exposure:** 900 MHz GSM/CDMA whole-body RF exposure at 0, 1.5, 3, and 6 W/kg. **Finding:** The NTP reported clear evidence of carcinogenic activity in exposed male rats based principally on malignant heart schwannomas, with additional findings involving brain gliomas and adrenal tumors. **Link:** https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/publications/reports/tr/tr595 REF-0118. National Toxicology Technical Report on Cell Phones and Cancer.Toxicology and Carcinogenesis Studies in Sprague Dawley (Hsd:Sprague Dawley SD) Rats Exposed to Whole-body Radio Frequency Radiation at a Frequency (900 Mhz) and Modulations (GSM and CDMA) Used by Cell Phones. National Toxicology Program TR595:1-466. (2018). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Cancer); Scientific evidence relevant to reassessment (Other health effects) **HHS Questions:** Q5, Q7, Q8, Q12, Q13, Q15, Q16 **Dated:** 2018 **Exposure:** 900 Mhz **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33562898/ REF-0119. Neurodegenerative Changes and Apoptosis Induced by Intrauterine and Extrauterine Exposure of Radiofrequency Radiation. Güler, G., et al. Journal of Chemical Neuroanatomy 75(Pt B):128-133. (2015). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Testing/exposure characterization (Prenatal/fetal) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2015 **Exposure:** RF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Neurodegenerative+Changes+and+Apoptosis+Induced+by+Intrauterine+and+Extrauterine+Exposure+of+Radiofrequency+Radiation REF-0120. Numerical evaluation of human exposure to WiMax patch antenna in tablet or laptop. Siervo, B., et al. Bio Electro Magnetics 39(5):414-422. (2018). **FCC Topic:** Testing/exposure characterization (Other health effects) **HHS Questions:** Q5, Q7, Q8, Q12, Q13, Q15, Q16, Q11 **Dated:** 2018 **Exposure:** Not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Numerical+evaluation+of+human+exposure+to+WiMax+patch+antenna+in+tablet+or+laptop REF-0121. Oxidative Stress of Brain and Liver is Increased by Wi-Fi (2.45 GHz) Exposure of Rats During Pregnancy and the Development of Newborns. Çelik, Ö., et al. Journal of Chemical Neuroanatomy 75(Pt B):134-139. (2015). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Testing/exposure characterization (Prenatal/fetal) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2016 **Exposure:** 2.45GHz **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Oxidative+stress+of+brain+and+liver+is+increased+by+Wi-Fi+%282 REF-0122. Oxidative stress of brain and liver is increased by Wi-Fi (2.45GHz) exposure of rats during pregnancy and the development of newborns. Çelik, Ö., et al. Journal of Chemical Neuroanatomy 75(Part B):134-139. (2016). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Testing/exposure characterization (Neurological/cognitive/other health effects) **HHS Questions:** Q5, Q6, Q7, Q11, Q12, Q13, Q15, Q16 **Dated:** 2016 **Exposure:** 2.45GHz **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Oxidative+stress+of+brain+and+liver+is+increased+by+Wi-Fi+%282 REF-0123. Permeability of the Blood–Brain Barrier Induced by 915 MHz Electromagnetic Radiation, Continuous Wave and Modulated at 8, 16, 50, and 200 Hz. Salford, L. G., Brun, A., Sturesson, K., Eberhardt, J. L., & Persson, B. R. (1994). Microscopy Research and Technique, 27(6), 535–542. **FCC Topic:** RF exposure / neurological mechanisms / blood–brain barrier. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q13, Q16. **Dated:** 1994. **Exposure:** Rats exposed to 915 MHz RF under continuous-wave and several amplitude-modulation conditions. The supplied summary reports 1,200,000 µW/m². **Finding:** Investigated whether RF exposure altered blood–brain barrier permeability in an animal model. **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8012056/ REF-0124. Personal Exposure to Radio-Frequency Electromagnetic Fields in Europe: Is There a Generation Gap? Birks, L.E., et al. Environment International 121:894–902. (2018). **FCC Topic:** Children's exposure / parent-child exposure comparison. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q13, Q15, Q16 **Dated:** 2018. **Exposure:** Environmental downlink, mobile-phone uplink, broadcast, DECT, and Wi-Fi sources. **Finding:** Simultaneous 24–72-hour personal measurements were obtained from 294 parent-child pairs in five European countries and evaluated differences in exposure associated with activities and behavior. **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Personal+exposure+to+radio-frequency+electromagnetic+fields+in+Europe+Is+there+a+generation+gap REF-0125. Personal Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in Adolescents — 5G-Era Measurements. Swiss adolescent 5G-era study. (2026). **FCC Topic:** Children's exposure / evolving wireless technology. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q13, Q15, Q16 **Dated:** 2026. **Exposure:** Multiple RF bands including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular uplink/downlink, broadcast, and 5G TDD. **Finding:** Provides current real-world personal exposure measurements after the introduction of 5G and demonstrates that exposure consists of contributions from multiple technologies rather than a single source. **Link:** https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2026.124775 REF-0126. Personal Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Field Exposure Among Swiss Adolescents in the 5G Era. Roser, K., et al. Environment Research 304:124775. (2026). **FCC Topic:** Children's/adolescent exposure / 5G-era exposure. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q13, Q15, Q16 **Dated:** 2026. **Exposure:** Thirty-five RF frequency bands measured for approximately 72 hours in 143 adolescents. **Finding:** Wi-Fi/Bluetooth accounted for approximately 35% of categorized exposure, broadcast 31%, uplink 19%, downlink 10%, and 5G TDD 4%; the study provides current evidence on the composition of personal RF exposure in the 5G era. **Link:** https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2026.124775 REF-0127. Personal Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Field Exposure Measurements in Swiss Adolescents. Roser, K., Schoeni, A., Struchen, B., et al. Environment International 99:303–314. (2017). **FCC Topic:** Children's/adolescent exposure / personal exposure assessment. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q13, Q15, Q16 **Dated:** 2017. **Exposure:** 13 RF frequency bands measured with personal exposimeters for three days in 90 adolescents aged 13–17. **Finding:** Mobile phones were the largest contributor to measured personal exposure, while environmental sources including base stations, WLAN access points, and other phones also contributed. **Link:** https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2016.12.008 REF-0128. Personal Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Field Exposure of Adolescents in the Greater London Area in the SCAMP Cohort and the Association with Restrictions on Permitted Use of Mobile Communication Technologies at School and at Home. Calvente, I., et al. Environment International 212:113252. (2022). **FCC Topic:** Children's/adolescent exposure / multiple RF sources. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q13, Q15, Q16 **Dated:** 2022. **Exposure:** Sixteen RF frequency bands including mobile-phone uplink/downlink, Wi-Fi, DECT, and broadcast sources. **Finding:** Personal RF exposure was measured in 148 adolescents for a median of 47 hours, providing real-world information on the combination of personal-device and environmental RF exposure. **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Personal+radiofrequency+electromagnetic+field+exposure+of+adolescents+in+the+Greater+London+area+SCAMP REF-0129. Postnatal Development and Behavior Effects of In-Utero Exposure of Rats to Radiofrequency Waves Emitted From Conventional WiFi Devices. Othman, H., et al. Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology 52:239-247 (2017). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Testing/exposure characterization (Prenatal/fetal) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2017 **Exposure:** Wi-Fi; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Postnatal+Development+and+Behavior+Effects+of+In-Utero+Exposure+of+Rats+to+Radiofrequency+Waves+Emitted+From+Conventional+WiFi+Devices REF-0130. Prenatal and Postnatal Exposure to Cell Phone Use and Behavioral Problems in Children. Divan, HA., et al. Epidemiology 19(4):523-29 (2008). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Children/developmental exposure; Testing/exposure characterization (Prenatal/fetal) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2008 **Exposure:** Mobile/cellular RF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Prenatal+and+Postnatal+Exposure+to+Cell+Phone+Use+and+Behavioral+Problems+in+Children REF-0131. Prenatal Exposure to Extremely Low Frequency Magnetic Field and Its Impact on Fetal Growth. Ren, Y., et al. Environmental Health 18(1):6. (2019). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Children/developmental exposure; Testing/exposure characterization (Prenatal/fetal) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2019 **Exposure:** Not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Prenatal+Exposure+to+Extremely+Low+Frequency+Magnetic+Field+and+Its+Impact+on+Fetal+Growth REF-0132. Prolonged RF Exposure, Sleep, Mood, and Neurological Symptoms. Belyaev, I., et al. (2016). Publication details should be confirmed from the linked article. **FCC Topic:** RF exposure / sleep / mood and neurological outcomes. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q13, Q16. **Dated:** 2016. **Exposure:** The supplied summary describes prolonged RF exposure and reports sleep disturbances, mood changes, and mild neurological effects. **Finding:** Cited in discussions of possible neurological and sleep-related effects associated with RF exposure. Limitation: The exact article title, study design, exposure conditions, and findings should be verified before attributing a particular effect to the source. **Link:** https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5383603/ REF-0133. Prospective Cohort Analysis of Cellphone Use and Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties in Children. Sudan, M., et al. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health 70(12):1207-1213. (2016). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Children/developmental exposure (Neurological/cognitive) **HHS Questions:** Q6, Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2016 **Exposure:** Not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Prospective+Cohort+Analysis+of+Cellphone+Use+and+Emotional+and+Behavioural+Difficulties+in+Children REF-0134. Pyramidal Cell Loss in the Cornu Ammonis of 32-day-old Female Rats Following Exposure to a 900 Megahertz Electromagnetic Field During Prenatal Days 13–21. Bas, O., et al. NeuroQuantology 11(4):591-599. (2013). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Children/developmental exposure; Testing/exposure characterization (Prenatal/fetal) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2013 **Exposure:** EMF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Pyramidal+Cell+Loss+in+the+Cornu+Ammonis+of+32-day-old+Female+Rats+Following+Exposure+to+a+900+Megahertz+Electromagnetic+Field+During+Prenatal+Days+13%E2%80%9321 REF-0135. Radiations and Male Fertility. Kesari, K., et al. Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology 16(118). (2018). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Male fertility) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2018 **Exposure:** Not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Radiations+and+Male+Fertility REF-0136. Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Radiation (Rf-EMR) from GSM Mobile Phones Induces Oxidative Stress and Reduces Sperm Motility in Rats. Mailankot, M., et al. Clinics (San Paulo) 64(6):561-5. (2009). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Male fertility) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2009 **Exposure:** Mobile/cellular RF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Radio+Frequency+Electromagnetic+Radiation+%28Rf-EMR%29+from+GSM+Mobile+Phones+Induces+Oxidative+Stress+and+Reduces+Sperm+Motility+in+Rats REF-0137. Radiofrequency Exposure from Wireless LANs Utilizing Wi-Fi Technology. Foster, K.R. (2007). **FCC Topic:** Wi-Fi exposure assessment. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q15, Q16 **Dated:** 2007. **Exposure:** Wi-Fi RF fields. **Finding:** Measurements were conducted at 356 locations at 55 sites in the United States and several European countries, including residences, commercial spaces, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and public spaces. **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Radiofrequency+Exposure+from+Wireless+LANs+Utilizing+Wi-Fi+Technology REF-0138. Radiofrequency Exposure of People Living Near Mobile-Phone Base Stations in France. Breckenkamp, J., et al. Environment International. (2021). **FCC Topic:** Exposure assessment / base-station infrastructure. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q15, Q16 **Dated:** 2021. **Exposure:** Multiple RF sources including cellular, Wi-Fi, and broadcast signals. **Finding:** Combined spot measurements in 354 homes with 48-hour and 7-day personal measurements; examined window orientation, line of sight, distance, and apartment floor as factors affecting exposure. **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Radiofrequency+exposure+of+people+living+near+mobile-phone+base+stations+in+France REF-0139. Radiofrequency Radiation (900 MHz)-Induced DNA Damage and Cell Cycle Arrest in Testicular Germ Cells in Swiss Albino Mice. Pandey, N., et al. Toxicology and Industrial Health 33(4) 373-384. (2017). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Male fertility) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2017 **Exposure:** 900 MHz **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Radiofrequency+Radiation+%28900+MHz%29-Induced+DNA+Damage+and+Cell+Cycle+Arrest+in+Testicular+Germ+Cells+in+Swiss+Albino+Mice REF-0140. Radiofrequency Radiation and Calcium Signaling in Intestinal Epithelial Cells. Somozy, P. (1993). Microscopy. **FCC Topic:** RF exposure / cellular signaling / laboratory mechanisms. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q13, Q16. **Dated:** 1993. **Exposure:** The supplied summary reports 5,000,000 µW/m² and changes in intercellular calcium in intestinal epithelial cells. **Finding:** Cited in discussions of possible RF-related changes in cellular calcium signaling. **Link:** https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/microscopy/vol7/iss4/15/ REF-0141. Radiofrequency Radiation-Induced Calcium Ion Efflux Enhancement from Human and Other Neuroblastoma Cells in Culture. Dutta, S. K., Ghosh, B., & Blackman, C. F. (1989). Bioelectromagnetics, 10(2), 197–202. **FCC Topic:** RF exposure / cellular calcium signaling / biological mechanisms. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q13, Q16. **Dated:** 1989. **Exposure:** Cultured neuroblastoma cells exposed to 147 MHz amplitude-modulated RF at specified specific absorption rates (SARs) from 0.0005 to 0.1 W/kg. The paper reports effects at particular SAR values; the supplied 125,000 µW/m². **Finding:** Reported enhanced calcium-ion efflux under some exposure and modulation conditions. **Link:** https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/bem.2250100208 REF-0142. RAPD Profiling, DNA Fragmentation, and Histomorphometric Examination in Brains of Wistar Rats Exposed to Indoor 2.5 Ghz Wi-Fi Devices Radiation. Ibitayo, A.O., et al. BioMed Research International 2017(8653286):1-6. (2017). **FCC Topic:** Scientific evidence relevant to reassessment (Other health effects) **HHS Questions:** Q5, Q7, Q8, Q12, Q13, Q15, Q16 **Dated:** 2017 **Exposure:** 2.5 Ghz **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=RAPD+Profiling%2C+DNA+Fragmentation%2C+and+Histomorphometric+Examination+in+Brains+of+Wistar+Rats+Exposed+to+Indoor+2 REF-0143. Recommendation ITU-T K.91 — Guidance for Assessment, Evaluation and Monitoring of Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields. International Telecommunication Union (ITU-T). (2024). Recommendation ITU-T K.91 (01/2024). **FCC Topic:** RF exposure assessment / fixed wireless infrastructure / monitoring and compliance. **HHS Questions:** Q15, Q16; also relevant to Q12 and Q13 where exposure assessment and monitoring are discussed. **Dated:** 2024. **Exposure:** Human exposure to RF electromagnetic fields from telecommunications installations and multiple RF sources in real-world environments. **Finding:** Provides technical guidance for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring human RF exposure, including around telecommunications installations such as base stations. Its coverage of environments with multiple RF sources supports the technical feasibility of structured, comparable exposure assessments. Limitation: This is a technical recommendation and assessment framework; it does not, by itself, establish a legal requirement for continuous monitoring, automatic alerts, mandatory incident reporting, or public notification. **Link:** https://www.itu.int/rec/T-REC-K.91/en REF-0144. Report of Final Results Regarding Brain and Heart Tumors in Sprague-Dawley Rats Exposed From Prenatal Life Unitl Natural Death to Mobile Phone Radiofrequency Field Representative of a 1.8 GHz GSM Base Station Environmental Emission. Falcioni, L, et al. Environmental Research 165:496-503. (2018). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Children/developmental exposure (Cancer/Other health effects) **HHS Questions:** Q5, Q6, Q7, Q8, Q12, Q13, Q15, Q16 **Dated:** 2018 **Exposure:** 1.8 GHz **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Report+of+Final+Results+Regarding+Brain+and+Heart+Tumors+in+Sprague-Dawley+Rats+Exposed+From+Prenatal+Life+Unitl+Natural+Death+to+Mobile+Phone+Radiofrequency+Field+Representative+of+a+1 REF-0145. Reproductive and Developmental Effects of EMF in Vertebrate Animal Models. Pourlis, A.F. Pathophysiology 16(2-3):179-89. (2009). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Prenatal/fetal) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2009 **Exposure:** EMF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Reproductive+and+Developmental+Effects+of+EMF+in+Vertebrate+Animal+Models REF-0146. Residential Exposure to Radiofrequency Fields from Mobile Phone Base Stations and Broadcast Transmitters: A Population-Based Survey with Personal Meter. Neubauer, G., et al. Occupational and Environmental Medicine 66(8):550–556. (2009). **FCC Topic:** Exposure assessment / base-station exposure. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q15, Q16 **Dated:** 2009. **Exposure:** RF fields from mobile-phone base stations and broadcast transmitters; 24-hour personal measurements in 200 people. **Finding:** Measured personal exposure did not simply decline with distance from transmitting infrastructure; for some frequency bands, exposure was highest at locations hundreds of meters from the transmitter. **Link:** https://doi.org/10.1136/oem.2008.044180 REF-0147. Resolution of Notice of Inquiry, Reassessment of FCC Radiofrequency Exposure Limits and Policies. Federal Communications Commission (FCC). (2019). FCC 19-126. **FCC Topic:** RF exposure limits and policies / compliance framework / regulatory oversight. **HHS Questions:** Q15, Q16; also relevant to Q12 and Q13. **Dated:** 2019. **Exposure:** RF emissions from FCC-regulated radiofrequency devices and facilities, in the context of the FCC's RF exposure rules and evaluation policies. **Finding:** Documents the FCC's regulatory review and decisions concerning its RF exposure framework, providing background for understanding the existing compliance and evaluation approach. It can be cited as regulatory context when proposing supplemental operational monitoring and incident escalation. **Link:** https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-19-126A1_Rcd.pdf REF-0148. Review of Published Literature between 2008 and 2018 of Relevance to Radiofrequency Radiation and Cancer.U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Devices and Radiological Health. (2020; analysis subsequently updated through August 2019). **FCC Topic:** RF exposure and cancer / epidemiological evidence / animal studies / limitations in exposure assessment. **HHS Questions:** Q10, Q12, Q13, Q16; also relevant to questions addressing RF health research and evidence evaluation. **Dated:** February 2020. **Exposure:** Review of peer-reviewed animal (in vivo) studies published January 2008–August 2018 and epidemiological studies published January 2008–May 2018, with relevant updates through August 2019, focusing on possible relationships between RF radiation exposure and tumor formation. **Finding:** The FDA concluded that the studies reviewed did not provide sufficient evidence to support a causal association between RF radiation exposure and tumor formation. Limitation: The report identifies important challenges in animal-study design and dosimetry, as well as limitations in human exposure assessment, including reliance on self-reported cellphone use as a proxy for RF exposure, recall bias, and difficulty estimating cumulative exposure from multiple sources. Its review period does not include the full body of research published since 2019, and its primary focus is cancer rather than the full range of potential health outcomes. **Link:** https://www.fda.gov/media/135043/download REF-0149. Samira Khayat, Hamed Fanaei, Narges Lakzaee, Effects of prenatal mobile phone radiation exposure on MMP9 expression: Implications for inflammation, oxidative stress, and sensory-motor impairment after neonatal hypoxia- ischemia in rats, Toxicology Reports, Volume 11, Pages 378-384 (2023) **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Children/developmental exposure; Testing/exposure characterization (Prenatal/fetal) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2023 **Exposure:** Mobile/cellular RF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Samira+Khayat%2C+Hamed+Fanaei%2C+Narges+Lakzaee%2C+Effects+of+prenatal+mobile+phone+radiation+exposure+on+MMP9+expression%3A+Implications+for+inflammation%2C+oxidative+stress%2C+and+sensory-motor+impairment+after+neonatal+hypoxia-+ischemia+in+rats%2C+Toxicology+Reports%2C+Volume+11%2C+Pages+378-384+%282023%29 REF-0150. SAR Investigations on the Exposure Compliance of Wearable Wireless Devices Using Infrared Thermography.Karthik, V. & Rao, T.R. Bioelectromagnetics 39(7):536–545. (2018). **FCC Topic:** Wearable wireless devices / exposure compliance. **HHS Questions:** Q9, Q12, Q13, Q15, Q16 **Dated:** 2018. **Exposure:** RF emissions from wearable wireless devices operating close to the body. **Finding:** Evaluated SAR and exposure compliance of wearable wireless devices and is directly relevant to assessment of devices worn in close proximity to the body. **Link:** https://doi.org/10.1002/bem.22133 REF-0151. Single strand DNA breaks in rat brain cells exposed to microwave radiation. Paulraj, R., et al. Mutation Research/Fundamental and Molecular Mechanisms of Mutagenesis 596(1-2):76-80. (2006). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Neurological/cognitive) **HHS Questions:** Q6, Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2006 **Exposure:** Not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Single+strand+DNA+breaks+in+rat+brain+cells+exposed+to+microwave+radiation REF-0152. Single- and Double-Strand DNA Breaks in Rat Brain Cells After Acute Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Radiation. Lai, H., et al. International Journal of Radiation Biology 69(4):513-521. (2009). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Testing/exposure characterization (Neurological/cognitive) **HHS Questions:** Q6, Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2009 **Exposure:** RF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Single-+and+Double-Strand+DNA+Breaks+in+Rat+Brain+Cells+After+Acute+Exposure+to+Radiofrequency+Electromagnetic+Radiation REF-0153. Spatial and Temporal Assessment of Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields Emitted by Smart Meters and Smart Meter Banks in Urban Environments. (2020). **FCC Topic:** Wireless infrastructure / smart-meter exposure characterization. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q15, Q16 **Dated:** 2020. **Exposure:** RF emissions from individual smart meters and groups of smart meters. **Finding:** Measured spatial field levels and transmission duty cycles at multiple urban locations and demonstrated that a bank of meters can produce a different exposure pattern from an individual meter. **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Spatial+and+Temporal+Assessment+of+Radiofrequency+Electromagnetic+Fields+Emitted+by+Smart+Meters+and+Smart+Meter+Banks REF-0154. Sperm DNA Damage – The Effect of Stress and Everyday Life Factors. Radwan, M., et al. International Journal of Impotence Research 28(4):148-154. (2016). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Male fertility) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2016 **Exposure:** Not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Sperm+DNA+Damage+%E2%80%93+The+Effect+of+Stress+and+Everyday+Life+Factors REF-0155. Symptoms, neurological outcomes, and population studies REF-0156. Testing of behavioral and cognitive development in rats after prenatal exposure to 1800 and 2400 MHz radiofrequency fields. Li, Z.Q., et al. Journal of Radiation Research 61(2):197-206. (2020). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Children/developmental exposure; Testing/exposure characterization (Neurological/cognitive) **HHS Questions:** Q6, Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2020 **Exposure:** 2400 MHz **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Testing+of+behavioral+and+cognitive+development+in+rats+after+prenatal+exposure+to+1800+and+2400+MHz+radiofrequency+fields REF-0157. The Effect of 2.45 GHz Non-Ionizing Radiation on the Structure and Ultrastructure of The Testis in Juvenile Rats. Simaiova, V., et al. Histology and Histopathology 34(4):18049. (2018). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Male fertility) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2018 **Exposure:** 2.45 GHz **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=The+Effect+of+2 REF-0158. The Effect of Exposure of Rats During Prenatal Period to Radiation Spreading from Mobile Phones on Renal Development. Bedir, R., et al. Renal Failure 37(2):305-9. (2015). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Children/developmental exposure; Testing/exposure characterization (Prenatal/fetal) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2015 **Exposure:** Mobile/cellular RF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=The+Effect+of+Exposure+of+Rats+During+Prenatal+Period+to+Radiation+Spreading+from+Mobile+Phones+on+Renal+Development REF-0159. The Effect of Wi-Fi Electromagnetic Waves in Unimodal and Multimodal Object Recognition Tasks in Male Rats. Hassanshahi, A., et al. Neurological Sciences 38(6):1069-1076. (2017). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Neurological/cognitive) **HHS Questions:** Q6, Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2017 **Exposure:** Wi-Fi; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=The+Effect+of+Wi-Fi+Electromagnetic+Waves+in+Unimodal+and+Multimodal+Object+Recognition+Tasks+in+Male+Rats REF-0160. The Effects of 900 Megahertz Electromagnetic Field Applied in the Prenatal Period on Spinal Cord Morphology and Motor Behavior in Female Rat Pups. Odaci, E., et al. NeuroQuantology 11(4):573-581. (2013). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Children/developmental exposure (Prenatal/fetal) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2013 **Exposure:** EMF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=The+Effects+of+900+Megahertz+Electromagnetic+Field+Applied+in+the+Prenatal+Period+on+Spinal+Cord+Morphology+and+Motor+Behavior+in+Female+Rat+Pups REF-0161. The effects of long-term exposure to a 2450 MHz electromagnetic field on growth and pubertal development in female Wistar rats. Sangun, O., et al. Electromagnetic Biology and Medicine 34(1):63-71. (2013). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Testing/exposure characterization (Reproductive) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2013 **Exposure:** 2450 MHz **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=The+effects+of+long-term+exposure+to+a+2450+MHz+electromagnetic+field+on+growth+and+pubertal+development+in+female+Wistar+rats REF-0162. The Effects of Prenatal Exposure to a 900 Megahertz Electromagnetic Field on Hippocampus Morphology and Learning Behavior in Rat Pups. İkinci, A., et al. NeuroQuantology 11(4):582-590. (2013) **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Children/developmental exposure; Testing/exposure characterization (Prenatal/fetal) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2013 **Exposure:** EMF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=The+Effects+of+Prenatal+Exposure+to+a+900+Megahertz+Electromagnetic+Field+on+Hippocampus+Morphology+and+Learning+Behavior+in+Rat+Pups REF-0163. The Effects of Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Radiation on Sperm Function. Houston, BJ., et al. Reproduction 152(6):R263-R276. (2016). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Male fertility) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2018 **Exposure:** RF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=The+Effects+of+Radiofrequency+Radiation+on+Mice+Fetus+Weight%2C+Length+and+Tissues REF-0164. The Effects of Radiofrequency Radiation on Mice Fetus Weight, Length and Tissues. Alimohammadi, I., et al. Data in Brief 19:2189-2194. (2018). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Prenatal/fetal) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2018 **Exposure:** RF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=The+Effects+of+Radiofrequency+Radiation+on+Mice+Fetus+Weight%2C+Length+and+Tissues REF-0165. The Sensitivity of Children to Electromagnetic Fields. Kheifets, L., et al. Deventer Journal of Pediatrics 116(2):303-313. (2005). **FCC Topic:** Children/developmental exposure (Other health effects) **HHS Questions:** Q5, Q7, Q8, Q12, Q13, Q15, Q16 **Dated:** 2005 **Exposure:** EMF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=The+Sensitivity+of+Children+to+Electromagnetic+Fields REF-0166. Thermal and non-thermal health effects of low intensity non-ionizing radiation: An international perspective. Belpomme, D., et al. Environmental Pollution 242(Part A):643-658. (2018). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Cancer, Neurological/cognitive, Reproductive) **HHS Questions:** Q6, Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2018 **Exposure:** Not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Thermal+and+non-thermal+health+effects+of+low+intensity+non-ionizing+radiation%3A+An+international+perspective REF-0167. Tomruk, A., Ozgur-Buyukatalay, E., Ozturk, G. G., & Ulusu, N. N. Short-term exposure to radiofrequency radiation and metabolic enzymes’ activities during pregnancy and prenatal development. Electromagnetic Biology and Medicine, 41(4), 370–378. (2022) **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Children/developmental exposure; Testing/exposure characterization (Prenatal/fetal) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2022 **Exposure:** RF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Tomruk%2C+A REF-0168. Ultra High Frequency-Electromagnetic Field Irradiation During Pregnancy Leads to an Increase in Erythrocytes Micronuclei Incidence in Rat Offspring. Ferreira, A., et al. Life Sciences 80(1):43-50. (2006). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Prenatal/fetal) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2006 **Exposure:** EMF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Ultra+High+Frequency-Electromagnetic+Field+Irradiation+During+Pregnancy+Leads+to+an+Increase+in+Erythrocytes+Micronuclei+Incidence+in+Rat+Offspring REF-0169. Use of Laptop Computers Connected to Internet Through Wi-Fi Decreases Human Sperm Motility and Increases Sperm DNA Fragmentation. Avendano, C., et al. Fertility and Sterility 97(1):39-45. (2012). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Male fertility, Reproductive) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2012 **Exposure:** Wi-Fi; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22112647/ REF-0170. Use of Mobile Phone During Pregnancy and the Risk of Spontaneous Abortion. Mahmoudabadi, F., et al. Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering 13:34. (2015). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Prenatal/fetal) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2015 **Exposure:** Mobile/cellular RF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Use+of+Mobile+Phone+During+Pregnancy+and+the+Risk+of+Spontaneous+Abortion REF-0171. Validity of At Home Model Predictions as a Proxy for Personal Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields from Mobile Phone Base Stations. Beekhuizen, J., et al. Environment International. (2015). **FCC Topic:** Exposure assessment / epidemiological exposure modeling. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q15, Q16 **Dated:** 2015. **Exposure:** RF fields from mobile-phone base stations. **Finding:** Evaluates whether modeled residential exposure can serve as a proxy for personal exposure and demonstrates the importance of distinguishing modeled residential exposure from actual personal measurements. **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Validity+of+at+home+model+predictions+as+a+proxy+for+personal+exposure REF-0172. What Evidence Exists on the Impact of Anthropogenic Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields on Animals and Plants in the Environment: A Systematic Map. Curry, R., et al. Environmental Evidence. (2024). **FCC Topic:** Environmental effects of RF exposure. **HHS Questions:** Q17, Q18 **Dated:** 2024. **Exposure:** Anthropogenic RF-EMF in environmental settings. **Finding:** Systematic map of 334 studies, including 237 studies involving fauna and 97 involving flora; most were laboratory studies and many used exposures below ICNIRP guidelines. The review identified substantial evidence gaps, particularly for field and ecosystem-level research. **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=What+evidence+exists+on+the+impact+of+anthropogenic+radiofrequency+electromagnetic+fields+on+animals+and+plants+in+the+environment REF-0173. WHO International EMF Project. World Health Organization (WHO). (n.d.). The International EMF Project. **FCC Topic:** Coordinated scientific assessment / research gaps / international standards / public information. **HHS Questions:** Q12, Q13, Q15, Q16; relevance depends on the specific question's focus on research coordination, exposure assessment, or public communication. **Dated:** Undated webpage; access; October 10, 2026. **Exposure:** Electromagnetic fields across relevant frequency ranges, including RF fields from wireless technologies. **Finding:** The project coordinates international scientific work on EMF, supports assessment of scientific evidence, identifies research needs, and provides information relevant to public authorities and communities. It supports the broader rationale for coordinated exposure data collection and research that can inform public-health assessment and policy. **Link:** https://www.who.int/initiatives/the-international-emf-project REF-0174. Why children absorb more microwave radiation than adults: The consequences. Morgan, L.L, et al. Journal of Microscopy and Ultrastructure 2(4):197-204. (2014). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Children/developmental exposure (Cancer. Other health effects, Neurological/cognitive, Reproductive) **HHS Questions:** Q5, Q6, Q7, Q7, Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2014 **Exposure:** Not stated in resource **Link:** https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmau.2014.06.005 REF-0175. Wi-Fi Electromagnetic Fields Expert Gender Related Alterations of EEG. Maganioti, A., et al. (2010). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects (Neurological/cognitive) **HHS Questions:** Q6, Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2010 **Exposure:** Wi-Fi; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Wi-Fi+Electromagnetic+Fields+Expert+Gender+Related+Alterations+of+EEG REF-0176. Wi-Fi Is an Important Threat to Human Health. Pall, M. Environmental Research 164:405-416. (2018). **FCC Topic:** Scientific evidence relevant to reassessment (Other health effects); Long-term/biological effects (Cancer, Neurological/cognitive, Reproductive ) **HHS Questions:** Q5, Q6, Q7, Q8, Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2018 **Exposure:** Wi-Fi; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Wi-Fi+Is+an+Important+Threat+to+Human+Health REF-0177. Yousefi, B., Jadidi, M., Nabizadeh, Z. et al. Impairment of Oogenesis and Folliculogenesis in Neonatal Rats after Maternal Exposure to Mobile Phones. Reprod. Sci. 32, 2259–2269 (2025). **FCC Topic:** Long-term/biological effects; Testing/exposure characterization (Prenatal/fetal) **HHS Questions:** Q11, Q12, Q13, Q16 **Dated:** 2025 **Exposure:** Mobile/cellular RF; frequency not stated in resource **Link:** https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Yousefi%2C+B
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I am sensitive to electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs) and radio frequencies (RFs) caused by cell phones, electricity, WiFi, cell towers, and other wireless and electronic devices. To say that the discovery of my sensitivity greatly impacted my life, is an understatement. It nearly RUINED me, I had thoughts of ending my life. It has certainly ruined my career as a public school teacher. I can no longer teach in person because I cannot tolerate being around antennas, cell phones, smart meters, and all of the other miscellaneous wireless devices. I am forced to work from home and do not make nearly the amount of money that I used to make. I began having health issues in 2016. My symptoms included leg numbness, brain fog, balance issues, gastrointestinal issues, heart issues, and list goes on. I had never had any health issues prior, at that time I was in my mid 40s. That year, in 2016 was the first year they put WiFi on the ceiling of my classroom. Additionally, I was in a classroom with several iPads and cell phones. Through my health insurance, I had several tests done. The doctors told me it might be MS or a brain tumor. Over a 4 year period, I had blood tests, MRIs, nerve tests, endoscopy, colonoscopy, ekg, and several visits to address the many symptoms that I was experiencing. In the spring of 2020, 5g towers were being deployed all over my city and around my neighborhood. I started developing ear infections, heart issues, and my body felt like it was vibrating all the time. I knew that I hit the end of the road with Western Medicine, all the tests were inconclusive and there was nothing they could do for me. So, I decided to take matters into my own hands. I got rid of my WIFI and cell phone, I fully wired my home and began sleeping with the electricity off in my bedroom at night. I was still living in a housing tract and was surrounded by cell towers, so my symptoms did not completely go away, but they were greatly reduced by the changes I made. Today, I live with a lot of land separating me from my neighbors. I have a shield on my smart meter, as my electric company will not entertain an analog meter and I am 3 miles from the nearest cell tower. I do not allow cell phones or other wireless devices in my home. I now live a relatively comfortable life with minimal symptoms as long as I stay home. When going out to run errands or traveling I often experience the following: headaches, watery eyes with head pressure, trouble focusing, brain fog, inability to think clearly, balance issues and many other health symptoms depending on the type of EMF or RF and the concentration. I cannot be comfortable out in public, my trips are usually very short. There is plenty of research out there that shows the dangers of wireless radiation. In 1971, the Naval Medical Research Institute in Maryland researched the biological effects and clinical manifestations attributed to radio frequency and microwave radiation. I highlighted the symptoms that I have personally experienced as a result of wireless radiation. In the Naval Medical Research Institute report, they found that the radiation caused all of the following and more: heating of organs, corneal damage, altered menstruation, altered fetal development, liver enlargement, decreased lactation in nursing mothers, altered renal function, changes in the oxidative processes in skin and organs, altered blood flow rate, electrocardiographic changes, myocardial necrosis, dehydration, death, headaches, insomnia, cranial nerve disorders, seizures, convulsions, altered heart rhythm, structural alterations in synapses of vagus nerve, stimulation of parasympathetic nervous system and inhibition of sympathetic nervous system, depression, impotence, anxiety, lack of concentration, tremors, dizziness, scalp sensations, chest pain, increased irritability, blood disorders, vascular disorders, biochemical changes, metabolic disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, endocrine gland changes, and genetic and chromosomal changes. (Navy-Microwave-and-RF-Effects-Brief-1971.pdf)
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Along with all the scientific evidence that is cited below in all the research documents. I have personal…

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Along with all the scientific evidence that is cited below in all the research documents. I have personal experiences which I feel relate to health and safety. My father died of cancer 5 years ago. He didn't like or use cell phones but once he had one that was smart he slept with it by his head listening to music. Talked to friends for hours with it by his head. After getting the smart cell phone he got cancer within 2 years of having teh smart phone and died within 3 months of diagnosis. He had a growth in his neck next to where he would rest his cell phone on his pillow in bed. He believed and so do I that the cancer was because of his cell phone use. I personally can not sleep when wifi is on or near me. When traveling, I have to sleep with a EMF blocking hat to sleep, otherwise my brain has the to do list running all night long. I try to make our cell phones safer by putting EMF shielding fabric in our cell phone cases but I worry about my kids and their use. They do not understand the dangers. They say everyone has their cell phones with them all the time but they are not old enough to see the evidence or experience friends dying from the shape of a tumor where they held their cell phones up to their heads. We have 3 additional friends who died of brain cancer besides my dad. If regulations were nation wide kids would understand the actual dangers. We need safer regulations! Below are cited documents research documents etc showing the findings that all the radiation is not healthy. Levitt, B. B., Lai, H. C., Manville, A. M., II, & Scarato, T. (2025). Flora and fauna—How nonhuman species interact with natural and man-made EMF at ecosystem levels and public policy recommendations. Frontiers in Public Health, 13, 1693873. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1693873 Melnick, R. L., Moskowitz, J. M., & International Commission on the Biological Effects of Electromagnetic Fields (ICBE-EMF). (2026). Exposure limits to radiofrequency EMF do not account for cancer risk or reproductive toxicity assessed from data in experimental animals. Environmental Health, 25(1), 42. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12940-026-01288-6 International Commission on the Biological Effects of Electromagnetic Fields (ICBE-EMF). (2026). Safeguarding children’s health in the digital age: Addressing screen time, wireless radiation and extremely low-frequency non-ionizing electromagnetic field exposures. Position statement https://icbe-emf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ICBE-EMF-Child-Health-Cell-Phone-Cell-Tower-EMF-Position-Statement-PDF-982026-1.pdf Scientific Documentation That Limits Are Inadequate Melnick, R. L., Moskowitz, J. M., & International Commission on the Biological Effects of Electromagnetic Fields (ICBE-EMF). (2026). Exposure limits to radiofrequency EMF do not account for cancer risk or reproductive toxicity assessed from data in experimental animals. 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