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This public comment addresses legal scope, notice clarity, and preservation of objections. HHS describes the RFI as voluntary and nonbinding and may conduct public-health research. See 42 U.S.C. § 241(a); 21 U.S.C. §§ 360ii, 360jj. The solicitation alone is not necessarily ultra vires or reviewable final agency action. 1. CORRECT THE AUTHORITY CITATION. The notice says HHS is proceeding “under 21 CFR subpart J.” 91 Fed. Reg. 59792. The linked eCFR page resolves to 21 C.F.R. Chapter I, Subchapter A, Part 1, Subpart J (food-recordkeeping), not radiological health. The relevant radiological-health grouping is 21 C.F.R. Chapter I, Subchapter J. HHS should correct the link and identify the statutory and delegated authority actually relied on, including as applicable 42 U.S.C. § 241(a) and 21 U.S.C. §§ 360hh, 360ii, 360jj, and 360kk. This defect alone does not invalidate the voluntary RFI, which is not proposed rulemaking. 2. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TRUST IS A LIMITED FCC REMAND, NOT AN HHS MANDATE OR SCIENTIFIC FINDING. In Environmental Health Trust v. FCC, 9 F.4th 893 (D.C. Cir. 2021), the court remanded the FCC’s 2019 order for a reasoned explanation on portable-device testing; children, long-term exposure, wireless ubiquity and technological developments; and environmental effects. The panel took “no position in the scientific debate”; it did not find injury below FCC limits, order new limits, vacate FCC rules, or direct HHS to issue this RFI. HHS’s authority must rest on HHS statutes. The FCC’s 2026 proceeding is limited by the FCC’s remand; that restriction does not automatically limit HHS’s independent research authority. 3. RESEARCH POWER IS NOT UNBOUNDED REGULATORY POWER. Sections 360ii and 360jj authorize an electronic-product radiation program, studies, information, and recommendations. Section 360kk permits electronic-product performance standards, but requires a regulation, APA procedures, statutory scientific and technical considerations, consultations, and committee consultation. This RFI cannot itself impose a standard or replace those procedures. Any ambient-exposure limit untethered to a defined electronic product, infrastructure operating rule, facility-siting restriction, or compulsory measure outside § 360kk must identify a separate affirmative statutory basis. The FCC does not displace all HHS authority; see 21 U.S.C. § 360hh note. 4. CLARIFY THE SCIENTIFIC AND LEGAL SCOPE. Ordinary 50/60-Hz fields from power systems are power-frequency/extremely-low-frequency fields, not RF. HHS should separately assess power-frequency fields; RF from handheld/body-worn devices; RF from fixed infrastructure; occupational exposures; and medical-device compatibility. Distinguish measured from modeled exposure, source proximity from dose, and association from causation. Question 6 asks about health effects “caused by current exposure limits.” HHS should clarify whether it means effects associated with exposure at or below current limits—not effects caused by a regulatory limit. 5. MAINTAIN EVIDENTIARY DISTINCTIONS. Self-selected symptom reports may generate hypotheses but do not alone establish causation or population risk. A synthesis should distinguish reports, diagnoses, biological effects, hazard classification, and quantified risk; address dosimetry, confounding, replication, study quality, null findings, and uncertainty. The notice cautions against submitting PII/PHI; it should not imply identifiable medical records are required. REQUEST. HHS should: (i) correct the citation/link and identify its legal basis; (ii) confirm that the RFI itself imposes no compulsory requirement and is not a substitute for future rulemaking; (iii) not characterize Environmental Health Trust as a scientific finding or delegation to HHS; (iv) clarify Question 6 and separate exposure categories; (v) identify materials materially relied upon in any future consequential assessment to the extent required by law; and (vi) allow supplemental comment if a correction materially changes the stated legal basis or scope. See full file attached

I am submitting this comment to share my personal experience and urge the Department of Health and Human Services to investigate the potential health effects of radiofrequency (RF) radiation and exposure to wireless infrastructure. Around 2020, I began experiencing tremors throughout my body while driving on highways. It took me some time to recognize a pattern. I noticed that these episodes seemed to occur when I was driving near cell phone towers. This raised serious concerns for me about whether my proximity to these towers might be contributing to the symptoms I was experiencing. My functional doctor told me that EMS sensitivity and fragrance sensitivity are common in people exposed to mold. Genetic tests show mitochondrial dysfunction. In 2024, my workplace relocated to a place directly across from a massive cell phone tower. After this relocation, I experienced debilitating symptoms, including intense headaches, difficulty sleeping, and an inability to concentrate effectively at work. I felt that my ability to think clearly, focus, and function as I normally would was being affected. These symptoms interfered with my daily activities and my ability to perform my job. Thankfully, my workplace's Human Resources Department was able to transfer me to another location because of the debilitating symptoms I reported in connection with working near the cell phone tower. I am grateful that my concerns were taken seriously enough for an accommodation to be made. I am sharing this experience because I believe that people who report potentially serious symptoms associated with environmental exposures deserve to be heard, taken seriously, and included in scientific research. I recognize that personal experience alone cannot establish the cause of a medical condition. However, I believe that these experiences warrant careful, independent investigation rather than dismissal without further examination. I urge HHS to support rigorous, independent research into the potential health effects of radiofrequency radiation, including possible neurological symptoms, headaches, sleep disturbances, and difficulties with concentration. Research should also examine individual differences in susceptibility, cumulative exposures, long-term effects, and potential impacts on children and other potentially vulnerable populations. People should not have to struggle to maintain their health and livelihoods without clear, evidence-based answers about the environmental exposures they encounter in their daily lives. I hope my experience will contribute to a broader effort to better understand these questions, protect public health, and ensure that future policies are guided by transparent, independent scientific evidence. Please review regulations to protect citizens and stop the permitting of cell phone towers a few meters away from residential homes, schools, and parks. It is scary the amount cell phones towers in the DFW area, especially in North Texas. Thank you for the opportunity to share my experience and concerns.

Here are some patents I forgot to include. Actually I may have not been allowed anyways. Okay so here you are... Alright it appears hard for me to get to send you some patents on electromagnetic energy and affecting memory, attention span etc.. They're not hard to find. It is hard to convey the full effects of what is being done to us intentionally. There are moments of feeling embarrassed, of feeling so heartbroken of how they can do these things to you like your nothing. So imagine having to go through surviving attacking, trying to defend against attacking, and trying to get support and validation from people who aren't ready to hear it or are gaslighting you in it. The shear sadness and heartbreak . I tried to include the morning after trying to sleep and the shielding materials I utilize. Cold compresses, Kevlar, emf blankets, and hoodie. I have a couple compresses which have been hardened in the midst of trying to defend myself. They obviously hit and cooked compresses.

Here are some patents I forgot to include. Actually I may have not been allowed anyways. Okay so here you are... Alright it appears hard for me to get to send you some patents on electromagnetic energy and affecting memory, attention span etc.. They're not hard to find. It is hard to convey the full effects of what is being done to us intentionally. There are moments of feeling embarrassed, of feeling so heartbroken of how they can do these things to you like your nothing. So imagine having to go through surviving attacking, trying to defend against attacking, and trying to get support and validation from people who aren't ready to hear it or are gaslighting you in it. The shear sadness and heartbreak . I tried to include the morning after trying to sleep and the shielding materials I utilize. Cold compresses, Kevlar, emf blankets, and hoodie. I have a couple compresses which have been hardened in the midst of trying to defend myself. They obviously hit and cooked compresses.

*See Attached: Non-thermal Electromagnetic Field studies demonstrating harmful effects.

Oct 21, 2026 I am writing this at the deadline so it is abbreviated. There is NO question the RF has increased EVERYWHERE even at my rural residence in the woods. I am sensitive to wireless and moved out here to get relief. Unfortunately over the years unaware neighbors have moved in and they automatically use wireless when it's clear they can be hardwired saving themselves and others from over exposure to RF. The Federal goverment needs to encourage hardwiring WHENEVER POSSIBLE and mandate much lower RF maximum power and frequency from the manufacturers of wireless products, mainly routers. The US standards should be in line with the Europeans and the US based Building Biology Institute of less than 10 uW/m2 as the goal!! (www.buildingbiology.com) Another serious problem is malicious people using Wifi repeaters, commercial routers like ATEL and other devices to harass and harm others. They point these devices at unsuspecting people and their residences and pulsing them with harmful microwaves, disrupting their sleep, concentration and productivity completely contrary to how the manufacturer intended the device to be used. I am experiencing this now by someone LOCALLY in my neighborhood. Even though it's against the law, malicious actors know how difficult it can be to first of all understand what's happening, obtain an RF meter, document the evidence, contact an attorney and obtain some shielding to get some relief. Many of these devices can be modified to hack into computers using Tempest attacks and other means. There needs to be a whole police department established by the HHS and/or the FCC to investigate and enforce any current and future RF/EMF standards and laws including seizing equipment that violates those laws at the RESIDENTIAL level not just commercial. The harmful health effects are not just a result of power transmitted but by PULSE and FREQUENCY. The disruption to humans can be caused by low power but a negative pulse rate (frequency). This needs to be considered for any new laws. These harmful RF/EMF not only affect people but animals both domestic and wild. I can tell my cats are affected and try to ground themselves by laying on the dirt to get away from the negative RF. I've noticed how the bees and ants have almost disappeared in my yard. This is a serious problem that affects EVERY LIVING thing and the US needs to investigate the hundreds of studies that have proven this to be true and take ACTION to protect the American people. Thank you.

Please find my comment (stating EMF/RF harm) attached as PDF (formatting intact).

1. & 2. I am responding as: an individual 3a. Type of wireless or RF/EMF sources involved (e.g., mobile phones, Wi-Fi, smart meters…)Wi-fi, mobile phones, smart meters, LED lights 3b. Nature, duration, frequency, and approximate timing (e.g., years):I am involuntarily surrounded by all of the above all of the time. When I am out in public most people have cell phones bouncing signals in every direction. When I am at a school or other official building, I am surrounded by wireless signals. When I am at home, I am surrounded by smart meters (my own and my neighbour's). Almost all places now also have LED lights instead of incandescent. 3c. Adverse health effect(s) experienced:Headache, irritability, severe fatigue, brain-fog, heart pain, right leg and hip pain (router is near my leg). 3d. Time from first exposure to first appearance of adverse health effects; and did a change in exposure coincide with the onset of adverse effects:In about 2020 the adverse health effects became strong and consistent. The roll out of 5G coincided with the symptoms. 3e. Was medical evaluation or treatment sought? (Optionally:) Was there a diagnosis?Yes. No physical reason was found for the symptoms. 3f. Were steps taken to reduce or eliminate exposure, and were there subsequent changes in the effects?Yes. I hardwired my home technology and wear shungite jewellery. I also do NOT own or use a cell phone. Every light bulb in my house is incandescent instead of LED. 3g. Any supporting documentation? This includes Scientific Reports, exposure measurements, or other relevant information: Additional Details you would like to share about your experiences of adverse health effects you believe to be associated with exposure to wireless radiation or EMF's:It also affects my husband and daughter greatly. My husband has skin radiation dermatitis and so does my daughter. Fatigue is also prominent with my husband. We also noticed wireless affects our moods in negative ways. B1a. Sources you experience as causing you Adverse Effects:Cellphones Cellphone Towers Smart Meters Wi-fi LED lights B1b. Sources you can sense, but don't seem to harm you:Plug-ins/outlets B1c. Sources you can use without sensing or being harmed: B1d. Sources that seem to provide benefit (i.e., electrotherapy):Rife frequencies, orgone energy B2a. Health conditions you think may contribute to your sensitivity to EMFs including wireless:Previous seizures. B2b. Health conditions you don't necessarily associate with your sensitivity to EMFs including wireless, but might be relevant:N/A B3. For each subquestion please list up to 5 drugs or therapies or home remedies (if any) B3a. That you recommend, as they helped you tolerate or recover from EMF exposure:Shungite, orgone energy, hard-wire all tech, holy Basil. B4. What is your age range?55-64 B5. What year did you become aware of your sensitivity to wireless radiation or electromagnetic fields?2019. B6. What country, state, province, or major city were you living in when you first noticed your sensitivity to wireless or electromagnetic fields?Alberta, Canada

**Good morning,** My name is Ida Gally, I am 60 years of age and reside in Northern Italy. I suffer from electromagnetic hypersensitivity and chemical sensitivity. As a consequence of these conditions, I have been compelled to relocate to an extremely secluded setting, with serious repercussions for my day-to-day life. My home is quite literally situated in the middle of the woods. And yet, over the past year or so, I have observed a deterioration in my symptoms, which I attribute specifically to the raising of the maximum permitted exposure limits for electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and radiofrequency (RF) radiation. This has given rise to a whole host of difficulties, affecting not only my personal life, but also my practical circumstances and financial well-being. I would respectfully urge you to give rather more careful consideration to the decision to raise these limits yet further. Such a course of action could have profoundly serious consequences for those living with electromagnetic hypersensitivity, but the implications extend well beyond this group. Healthy individuals, too, may be affected by the consequences of increased exposure. It is surely worth remembering that concerns surrounding excessive electromagnetic exposure should not be dismissed lightly. The absence of immediately apparent symptoms does not, in itself, establish the absence of risk, and the potential long-term implications merit the utmost consideration. I would therefore ask you, in the interests of public health and the well-being of all concerned, to exercise due caution before proceeding with any further increase in these limits. Thank you for your time and consideration. Yours faithfully, **Ida Gally**

*See Attached: Non-thermal Electromagnetic Field studies demonstrating harmful effects.