Electromagnetic sensitivity

I am submitting this comment as a patient with Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity (EHS) for docket HHS-OASH-2026-0397. RF radiation is known to cause DNA strand breaks. We are all different in vulnerability. Some develop one disorder, others many: biochemical imbalances, leukemia, stroke, immune suppression, inflammation. This reflects individual differences in oxidative stress response and DNA repair capacity. All electric systems conduct and re-radiate wireless signals: modems, computers, TVs, power wiring, smart electricity and gas meters (169 MHz for gas). Conductive building materials increase indoor exposure: drywall is mounted on metal studs acting as antennas, and reinforced concrete with steel rebar reflects and traps RF inside homes, preventing recovery. EHS is not psychosomatic. It is recognized as a neurological pathology with objective biomarkers in the International Scientific Consensus: Belpomme D, Carlo GL, Irigaray P, et al. The Critical Importance of Molecular Biomarkers and Imaging in the Study of Electrohypersensitivity. Int J Mol Sci. 2021;22(14):7321. Supporting evidence from the EMP Victims European Appeal 2024-2025 bibliography (26 categories, >180 studies): - Zothansiama et al. 2017 Electromagn Biol Med - DNA damage and antioxidant status near base stations - Gulati et al. - genetic instability near towers - Dasdag & Akdag - 2100 MHz induced oxidative stress - Pei et al. 2024 - immune depression in mice - Hardell & Carlberg 2013 Pathophysiology - dose-response glioma - Foerster et al. 2018 Environ Health Perspect - memory effects in adolescents - BioInitiative Working Group 2012 - biologically-based limits In Europe, EHS is described as a humanitarian emergency. People lose housing, healthcare, work, and social inclusion. In Italy, smart gas and electricity meters are mandatory (ARERA), property of the distributor, and cannot be refused, even with medical certificate. Patients can only request relocation outside and deactivation of radio module. I urge HHS to: 1. Compare US FCC thermal-only limits (1996) with precautionary EU limits and evaluate non-thermal effects, DNA damage, oxidative stress 2. Fund independent research on biomarkers and imaging for EHS 3. Recognize right to white zones in every region, housing in non-conductive materials (stone, solid wood), wired infrastructure, and right to remove or deactivate smart meters and to have manual reading for health reasons 4. Issue moratorium on new antennas and 5G densification near homes and schools, including high-power TV transmitters >20km and radar, until limits are revised 5. Protect vulnerable populations with practical low-exposure guidance Thank you for giving patients a voice.

Approximately 10% of my patients have a bad reaction to strong electromagnetic radiation fields. These patients have an allergic-type reaction and/or a sensitivity to high frequency radiation, as found in cell antennas, cell phones, "smart" meters, and wi-fi. A smaller percentage even react to lower frequency radiation as found in home wiring that was not properly installed and therefore gives off strong fields. There should be much stricter limits on what people can be exposed to. For instance, in schools and multi-tenant buildings, but even near single-family homes and businesses.

My first experience with EMFs was in the year 2000 when I purchased my first cell phone it was a 2g/3g. The adverse effects I began experiencing was trouble sleeping and headaches. So, I decided to remove the cell phone from my bedroom and the problems with sleeping and waking up with headaches stopped. As an IT professional, I asked the question why and started doing some research. Distance is key to reducing exposure and learning simple convenience changes. I began studying and researching the biological effects that man-made EMF exposures have on humans and other living organisms for years. My studies and research with health care professionals, scientists, researchers, journalists , EMF Mitigation professionals and Building biologists. We are bioelectrical systems and environmental exposure to artificial EMFs interact with fundamental biological processes in the human body and all life on this planet for example the BEEs. My next major challenge was in 2011, I could no longer work in electronic environments, because of my sensitivity to all of the electro-pollution that has now filled our environments. I cannot take airplane trips, be in large crowds, and going into to town is overwhelming on my nervous system. I live in Rural area in Nature where this is little exposure to the EMF toxins. I can feel the difference when I am in a Natural harmonic environment vs the city full of electro-pollution. I am living with Electro-hypersensitivity. When I am overwhelmed, it takes days for me to recover. I have experienced the following symptoms: Trouble Sleeping Headaches and migrancies difficulty concentrating dizziness irritability Heart palpitations, irregular heartbeats, fast heartrate fatigue weakness depression ringing in the ears the phone when it rings sends a painful shock through my body I now help people with EMF mitigation support, education as to source awareness, safer products, potential Health and well-being consequences, EMF mitigations and simple things they can do to reduce their health and well-being exposure. We have to consider EMFs as just one of the many possible factors in the Rising wave of chronic illness. I also provided data to this website as Citizens Scientists: https://globalemf.net/ Sources: Electromagnetic field induced biological effects in humans https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27012122/ Electromagnetic fields act via activation of voltage-gated calcium channels to produce beneficial or adverse effects https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3780531/ Blank, M. (2014). "Overpowered: What Science Tells Us About the Dangers of Cell Phones and Other WiFi-Age Devices." Seven Stories Press. Bijlsma N, Conduit R, Kennedy G, Cohen M. (2024). "Does radiofrequency radiation impact sleep? A double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, crossover pilot study." Frontiers in Public Health, 12. Potential health effects of exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) https://ec.europa.eu/health/scientific_committees/emerging/docs/scenihr_o_041.pdf A comprehensive mechanism of biological and health effects of anthropogenic extremely low frequency and wireless communication electromagnetic fields https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1585441/full A comprehensive mechanism of biological and health effects of anthropogenic extremely low frequency and wireless communication electromagnetic fields https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12179773/ Impact of electromagnetic radiation on human reproduction health: Causes, consequences, and potential therapeutic approaches https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1687850725007228 LIVING WITH ELECTROHYPERSENSITIVITY A Survival Guide http://www.weepinitiative.org/livingwithehs.html Extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields cause DNA strand breaks in normal cells https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3897901/ Health effects of electromagnetic fields on children https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7642138/ Neurophysiologic effects of radiofrequency and microwave radiation. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1807758/ Health Hazards of Wireless Technologies https://www.healthandenvironment.org/latest-research/blog/health-hazards-of-wireless-technologies Wireless Technology and Health Outcomes: Evidence and Review https://www.publichealthontario.ca/-/media/documents/w/2010/wireless-tech-health-outcomes.ashx?la=fr Wi-Fi is an important threat to human health https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0013935118300355 “Dr Martin L. Pall MD, MSc, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry and Basic Medical Sciences, Washington State University, he points out that there are eight distinct and primary ways that man-made EMFs can cause harm, which he outlined in 5G Risk: The Scientific Perspective – Compelling Evidence for Eight Distinct Types of Great Harm Caused by Electromagnetic Field (EMF) Exposures and the Mechanism that Causes Them."

Please be prudent. Don't continue to allow the public to be exposed to EMFs. I was in a documented pesticide accident (with a toxicology report proving what happened). At the time, the product was used according to the label, yet I had permanent damage as a result. I'm somewhat sensitive to EMFs. Please take the scientific approach. Please don't dismiss anecdotal symptoms.

Declaration of Toby Stover Toby Stover declares under penalty of perjury the following: 1. I live in Ulster County, New York. 2. I never gave consent, nor do I consent today, to continuous, involuntary exposure of pulsed modulated, biologically active electrical and radio frequency / microwave (RF/MW) radiation emitted into my home or on my property. 3. I was perfectly healthy, living in my home for many years with an analog electric utility meter but was made ill by the electrical and pulsed modulated RF/MW radiation coming from a “smart” digital electric utility meter which was installed on my property without my consent. 4. After having a grid-tied solar system installed on my home, Central Hudson Electric Company switched my mechanical analog meter to a “smart” electric utility meter without my knowledge. A number of weeks later, I became extremely ill and discovered that the company had switched out my meter. I contacted the electric company demanding that they remove the “smart” meter and return an analog meter. I was told by Central Hudson that the solar array would not work without a “smart” utility meter. After researching this, I discovered that solar arrays work perfectly well with analog meters but Central Hudson still refused to remove the “smart” meter. Since I was unable to live with the continuous pulsation of the smart meter I was left with the decision to either have to leave my home of 35 years or cut the electric line to the smart meter. I chose to cut the wire rather than be sickened in my home as I had no means to move. As a single woman in her 60’s, I was living without electricity for 9 months through the winter, using a wood cook stove and candles. I had to store food in a cooler and buy ice to keep it fresh. Finally I hired an electrician to disconnect my wiring to the “smart” meter & re-connect my home wiring to an analog meter which was on my barn. I was then able to use electricity in my home again. 5. However, having been injured by weeks of exposure to RF/MW pulsed radiation, many years later, I am still unable to go into buildings that are using smart meters or wifi. I cannot tolerate the radiation for more than a few minutes without becoming ill and must leave the area as I now have Eletromagnetic Radiation Syndrome, known as EMR Syndrome. This has made it difficult for me to travel as I cannot stay in hotels, motels or shop at stores where there is microwave radiation. As a professional musician, I am often hired to go into public buildings or play music for school shows. It is a frequent occurrence that today I can no longer spend much time in these buildings without my symptoms returning. I consider this a grave personal injury that has made my life much more difficult. 6. When I am exposed to RF/MW radiation, I experience severe pain and pressure in my head, especially in the forehead. I also feel tingling sensations on my skin as well as tightness in the chest, dizziness, nausea, difficulty concentrating and insomnia. I simply must leave the area as I feel sick around the microwave radiation. 7. Since I have been injured by “smart” meter radiation, I have become a member on the board of New York Safe Utility Meter Association, (NYSUMA). This organization has been working for years in the effort to legislate a safe utility meter choice to anyone who chooses to have returned, or to retain an analog utility meter. Analog utility meters have been used safely and successfully for many years. All utility companies should be required by law to provide analog meters to all consumers who choose to have them. Analog meters work perfectly well and are safe. No one should be forced to accept a device on their property that is a known health hazard. 8. References: https://www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi/ 10.1515/reveh-2016-0011/html https://www.womenscollegehospital.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Preliminary-Clinical-Guidelines-for-EHS.pdf https://journal.fcrisk.ru/eng/2021/3/4 https://smartmeterharm.org/2025/04/26/victory-against-enedis-the-court-rules-against-the-forced-installation-of-linky-meters/ 9. According to Public Law 90-602, October 18, 1968, AN ACT to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the protection of the public heath from radiation emissions from electronic products. “Subpart 3 - Electronic Product Radiation Control “DECLARATION OF PURPOSE “ Sec. 354.The Congress hereby declares that the public health and safety must be protected from the dangers of electric product radiation”. I declare under penalty of perjury the foregoing is true and correct. 10/22/26 Toby Stover

Thank you for allowing me to give input on electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure and human health. Numbers related to questions are provided. (2) I am an individual consumer. (3) I am a retired Navy Journalist. I served as a broadcast journalist and was stationed overseas in the 80’s and 90’s. I lived and worked next to broadcast satellite dishes, air stations, ship radar systems and worked with various other unique technologies throughout my career. I served as a Web Manager for an Army headquarter command for about a decade and was a huge fan of using and learning technology until suddenly, I could not tolerate exposure. (a, b, c) I am affected by radiofrequency (RF) radiation and pulse-modulated RF radiation. Cell phones, DECT phones, wearables or anything that I touch will cause an immediate reaction (burning, skin redness, pain, headache, high frequency sound, heart palpitations, dizziness, hair standing up on arms, impaired vision etc). A downward spiraling of symptoms will follow depending on strength of signal and amount of time exposed to include muscle pain, brain fog, insomnia, fatigue, weakness, and irritability. I can feel and must take action to move away from someone that is using a cell phone within 5 feet of me and I am affected at a slower and more generalized frequency and degree if I am in the vicinity of wireless frequencies (sitting in a doctor’s office, inside a store etc). It takes hours to recuperate depending on strength of signal and duration of exposure. It makes the most sense that I have long-term cumulative exposure but honestly, I do not know. (d) I suddenly became unable to tolerate even short-term exposures after an injury to my spine and nerves after a drunk driver hit me from behind while sitting at a red light in 2007. It took years to understand what was happening. I had irregular symptoms that doctors did not recognize and had never seen. In 2013, I attempted to follow the scientific method and added and took away each piece of technology in my home until it became clear that I needed to remove anything having to do with wireless technology (modem, laptop, DECT phone (horrible!) etc. (e) I met with neurologists, primary doctors, and therapists (mental and physical) looking for answers. In the early years, some suggested that I get mental counseling. Over the years, doctors became more open to believing me and ultimately attempted to protect me from exposure. Current Doctors agree that the science and human health studies have not caught up with the fast pace that society is introducing this technology. (f) I now have everything in my home hard-wired. There is no “treatment” that I am aware of. The only treatment that has worked for me is to limit exposure. This is challenging in today’s environment. I must remain aware of the equipment and devices that are around me (ipads, TV’s, appliances, security cameras, vehicles etc) as they put out their own signals. I live in a city, and they have built cell towers/added amplification to increase coverage while also increasing the strength of the signals that are being transmitted. All of these actions have been taken without proper studies of human health and what it is doing to the environment. I understand that both low and high frequencies can be harmful. If I could offer any advice for people, it would be to use “wired” versus “wireless” at every chance possible. Once the sensitivity sets in then life changes. (g) I spent years looking for peer reviewed science. It wasn’t until I found bioinitiative.org and the thousands of studies that it contains that I learned that I was not the only one suffering. I still have a voice and have created a safe environment at my home, but I know there are many children and seniors and disabled who cannot speak for themselves and may not even understand that exposure is actually worsening their symptoms.

This is my second attempt to submit comments. I tried multiple times to submit to no avail. I live in Anchorage, Alaska. My physical and mental health have been significantly impacted by the installation of the smart grid technology in Anchorage. The first "jolt," that plummeted me into electro-hyper-sensitivity was in 2018 when the smart meters were installed on the homes in our neighborhood. I was able to keep the electric company at bay but I was finally forced to have a meter installed on our home-- the consequence was disconnection from centralized electricity at the beginning of the Alaska winter. I have had a variety of symptoms for the last 8 years-- a constant feeling of being electrocuted/microwaved being the thing that never changes. Other symptoms are: high blood pressure, interrupted sleep, an "on-edge" nervous system, tingling in hands and feet, breast swelling, ringing in the ears. The quality of my life has become worse. I am 79 years old and am in otherwise good health. All of my symptoms relate to the constant bombardment of emf's coming from the smart meters (and through the home wiring creating dirty electricity) and the towers. I have found that I feel like my old self with none of these symptoms, when I get out of Anchorage and our of range of cell towers.

AI Recap - full version attached. Introduction Thank you to Health and Human Services for investigating how radiofrequency (RF) radiation affects life on Earth. I am submitting this as an individual severely impacted by all four types of electromagnetic fields (EMFs). Timeline of Symptoms & Diagnosis 2007: Developed severe Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) following an unidentified odor exposure in my former home. Experts noted that individuals with MCS frequently go on to develop Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity (EHS). 2008: Secured permanent remote work accommodations due to severe asthma triggered by workplace fragrances and photosensitivity to fluorescent office lighting. 2012: Maintained a stable environment with low-transmission Wi-Fi and a 3G smartphone. RF levels remained low (.05 V/m), and dirty electricity lines registered within acceptable parameters (35–50 GSU). This is the 1st year I received an accommodation to retain use of my older low-EMF workplace laptop which continued until 2018. 2016: Onset of full EHS triggered by the nationwide 4G rollout, stronger neighboring Wi-Fi networks, and switching to a 4G smartphone. Physical contact with the phone caused burning pain and head lesions. Discontinued home Wi-Fi and transitioned to a completely hardwired internet network. Readings on my Acoustimeter increased to .06-.35. I can now hear cell antenna transmissions sounds on my RF meter. The Graham Stetzer Line Meter readings are now 50-100 GSU. 2018: A water utility smart meter installation caused immediate, severe brain fog, heart palpitations, and anxiety. The meter was successfully removed, but the threat of forced re-installation remains a constant source of stress. August 2024: A severe regional storm knocked out utility power and local cell antennas for six days. During this outage, chronic EHS symptoms temporarily vanished, restoring cognitive clarity and relieving skin irritation. • Recent Medical History (2024–2026): Required an emergency room visit for heart attack-like symptoms, specialized steroid eye drops for severe EHS-related dry eye, and dental interventions for chronic jaw clenching caused by EMF-induced nighttime pain. 2026 Current Living Environment & Mitigations Environmental exposure has surged due to dense local cellular infrastructure (396 towers and 244 antennas within a 3-mile radius according to AntennaSearch) and powerful neighboring Wi-Fi mesh routers. Ambient RF readings now average .15 to 1.0 V/m, and dirty electricity spikes up to 500 GSU. To cope, I have implemented strict mitigation protocols: Shielding: Installed double layers of Swiss Shield Naturelle fabric on bedroom walls, though it cannot entirely block neighboring mesh routers or smart home devices. •Grid Isolation: Unplug major kitchen appliances when not in use. Manually shut off targeted electrical circuits at night to reduce ambient electric fields. Hardwired Device Infrastructure: Home Wi-Fi is entirely banned, and the incoming internet COAX cable is physically disconnected every night. Smart Device Isolation: My smartphone operates strictly via grounded Ethernet adapters with every internal wireless radio (RF, NFC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 4G, and Location Services) completely disabled. Texts are drafted on airplane mode and transmitted rapidly during brief activation windows. Isolation & Daily Disruptions: I must spend the majority of my day inside specialized protective canopies. Standard social activities like going to the gym, dining out, or participating in recreational leagues are impossible. Routine chores require leaving the house for hours due to the massive dirty electricity fields produced by modern digital appliance displays. Symptoms - Exposure to active RF radiation or elevated dirty electricity consistently triggers: •Loud, persistent tinnitus •Burning, itchy skin and physical lesions •Severe headaches, intense head pressure, and dizzy spells •Chronic fatigue, sleep disturbances, and acute memory difficulties •Sharp, stabbing body pains, severe muscle tightening, and chest pain •Heart palpitations, systemic food sensitivities, and rapid full-body overheating Financial and Personal Impact Over $50,000 has been expended on specialized RF meters, structural shielding fabric, grounded adapters, professional building biology consultations, and extensive integrative or environmental medical care. Maintenance requires daily testing with an Acoustimeter because routine operating system updates (such as Windows 11) regularly override system configurations and silently reactivate hidden hardware radios via the UEFI BIOS. Conclusion True relief is achieved only through absolute EMF avoidance. I spend multiple days per week sitting in remote park areas where background RF is minimal, supplementing avoidance with earthing, magnesium foot soaks, and cold showers. I live in persistent anxiety regarding the ongoing deployment of modern utility and cellular infrastructure.

Dear Department of Health and Human Services Subject: Request for Information on Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs), Radiofrequency (RF) Radiation, and Wireless Radiation Exposure Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this Subject. I have Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) and Electromagnetic Sensitivity (EHS). Radiofrequency (RF), and Wireless Radiation Exposure magnify and compromise my Health and Safety. I am a Senior and Disabled. My Landline is my Lifeline. I presented Testimony and Research on the World EHS Day 2023 via Massachusetts for Safe Technology. Ms. Cece Doucette presented my Narrative as the ZOOM technology was a challenge for me. * I presented at the World EHS Day 2023 6.16.23 01:08:34: Virginia Rosen, RN by Cece Doucette AND. to: Dear Department of Public Utilities (DPU) and Kerri Phillips (At Mass.Gov), Subject: Public Comment: AMI Data Access and Related Proposals (DPU 26-20/21/22) I cannot be around any Internet, devices, or any such Toxic radiation. **I use a Landline, no text, no Caller ID, no microwave oven, no LED's. Please do all in your Personal and Collective power to safeguard my Landline for my Health and Safety. Thank you for your time, energy and consideration of this matter. Gratefully yours,

I was diagnosed with MCS And EHS over 10 years ago. It is debilitating. Exposure to wifi especially results in symptoms like fatigue, insomnia, disautonomia and severe nervous system complaints. I rely on medications and limited exposure to survive but it is not easy. Approximately 10 years ago I was incapacitated for over one year. While I did get some better, I am now 70 and just recently lost my job and I must somehow find another one to live. I believe the EHS began with mold exposure. To this day I suffer from chronic fungal sinusitis. Please study the existing science. Think about the children being exposed to microwave radiation. There must be a solution to help people like me and save the health of children, animals and nature. Now with the explosion of satellites raining down 5g, think of the people with symptoms who won't know what is happening to them. Please educate doctors. As far as the disautonomia, most doctors have not heard of disautonomia. Please find a way help those of us who are suffering from the effects of EFs and help save the children. Thank you for giving us a chance to be heard. Thank you for studying this issue and being willing to stand up for the people who quietly have been suffering for years. Respectfully, JALLEN