Guidelines for Evaluating the Environmental Effects of Radiofrequency Radiation

This First Memorandum Opinion and Order (``MO&O'') amends the Commission's Rules to extend the transition period for applicants and station licensees to determine compliance with our new requirements for evaluating the environmental effects of radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic fields from transmitters regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). For most radio services, the transition period is extended by eight months to September 1, 1997. For the Amateur Radio Service the transition period is extended to January 1, 1998. The extensions are necessary to allow applicants and licensees adequate time to understand and implement requirements for ensuring compliance with RF exposure guidelines adopted by the FCC in August of 1996.