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Tower Construction/Reclassification of the Northern Long-Eared Bat as Endangered: Federal Communications Commission Issues Updated...

Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard,... on 2/7/2023

The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (“Bureau”) of the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) issued a January 24th public notice that it is providing updated instructions (i.e., “Guidance”) in regards to tower...more

FCC Enforcement Monitor ~ February 2022

Pillsbury - CommLawCenter on 3/1/2022

Pillsbury’s communications lawyers have published FCC Enforcement Monitor monthly since 1999 to inform our clients of notable FCC enforcement actions against FCC license holders and others. ...more

Town of Huntington is the Latest Long Island Community to Regulate Small Cells in the Public Right-of-Way

Farrell Fritz, P.C. on 6/1/2021

In 2018, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) issued an Order governing the installation of small cell nodes and other telecommunications facilities in an effort to speed up the deployment of the newest generation of...more

Cell Site Landlords: Expect Increase in Requests to Install Generators

Best Best & Krieger LLP on 11/18/2020

Don’t Surrender Your Property Rights - Cell tower operators will soon have the regulatory right to deploy generators and other communications equipment up to 30 feet outside of their current site under rule changes adopted...more

New Macro Cell Tower Emergency Generator Law in California

Best Best & Krieger LLP on 10/14/2020

Cities and Counties Must be Ready for Jan. 1 Effective Date - As wildfires and power shutoffs continue to impact large areas of California, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law that requires expedited permitting of applications...more

FCC’s 5G Fast Plan Gains Momentum

Nossaman LLP on 8/25/2020

5G provides reliable communications, enables near real-time interactions and has much faster data speed. 5G also provides the platform for the Internet of Things which can be utilized in improving public safety, autonomous...more

Ninth Circuit Largely Upholds FCC Orders Designed to Promote 5G Network Deployment

Perkins Coie on 8/23/2020

In a recent decision, a panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit largely upheld three Federal Communications Commission (FCC) orders intended to facilitate the rapid deployment of 5G wireless facilities...more

5G Infrastructure Decision Mixed for Local Governments

Best Best & Krieger LLP on 8/18/2020

Ninth Circuit Takes on FCC Small Cell Orders - The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals handed local governments some wins in a decision last week arising from the court’s consolidation of five appeals from three FCC 5G...more

FCC Adopts Rules that Could Impact Concealment of Wireless Infrastructure

Best Best & Krieger LLP on 6/23/2020

How Communities Can Respond - The FCC adopted a Declaratory Ruling and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ("Order" and "NPRM," respectively) related to Section 6409 modification requests (eligible facilities requests) on June...more

FCC Issues Draft Order Clarifying Wireless Buildout Streamlining Rules

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 5/22/2020

On May 19, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released a draft Declaratory Ruling and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking clarifying certain aspects of its rules governing the deployment of wireless...more

The Race to the 5G Auction Is on: Something for Almost Everybody in the Schedule

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP on 3/27/2020

On March 3, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) released its Report and Order and Order of Proposed Modification (FCC 20-22) (respectively, the “C-Band Order” and the “Proposed License...more

FCC Takes Action on Wireless RF Emissions Standards

Best Best & Krieger LLP on 12/16/2019

Will this Quell Public Concerns About the Safety of 5G Deployments? As wireless carriers increasingly seek to install wireless networks on utility poles and street lights within communities across the country, they often...more

Defense Department and FCC to Collaborate on 5G Testbeds

Hogan Lovells on 11/13/2019

On October 23, 2019, the U.S. Department of Defense announced a plan to pilot 5G technologies on four military installations in partnership with private industry and the U.S. Federal Communications Commission. Lisa Porter,...more

FCC’s Latest 5G Spectrum Auction and the Call to Open the Mid-Band

Allen Matkins on 5/3/2019

Launch of 5G Spectrum Auction - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), in mid-April 2019, announced two key initiatives intended to bolster the deployment of fifth-generation (5G) wireless infrastructure, touching on...more

Ordinance Regulating Aesthetics of Wireless in Public Rights of Way OK’d by California Supreme Court - Decision in T-Mobile West...

Best Best & Krieger LLP on 4/5/2019

Yesterday marked a win for local government in the fight against preemption over local control of their streets. The California Supreme Court issued a decision in the T-Mobile West LLC v. City and County of San Francisco...more

FCC Reduces Regulatory Barriers to 5G Wireless Deployment

Perkins Coie on 4/17/2018

The Federal Communications Commission recently adopted an order containing sweeping regulatory changes to speed the deployment of advanced wireless services to provide connectivity for innovative Internet of Things, augmented...more

Ending the Twilight Saga: FCC Proposes Slashing Regulations to Speed Broadband Deployment

Hogan Lovells on 1/23/2018

The FCC has proposed to exclude so-called “Twilight Towers” from routine historic preservation review under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (“NHPA”) and its regulations. ...more

FCC Proposes Excluding Twilight Towers from Historic Preservation Review

Hogan Lovells on 1/16/2018

The FCC has proposed to exclude so-called “Twilight Towers” from routine historic preservation review under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (“NHPA”) and its regulations. Twilight Towers are towers that...more

New Potential Threats to Communities from the FCC - Comments Due Soon — BB&K Coalition Formed to Respond

Best Best & Krieger LLP on 5/18/2017

Does your community rent space to wireless providers on your buildings or light poles, or in your rights of way, community parks or water tanks? If so, you need to be aware that the FCC is asking...more

FCC Shot Clock Not Tolled by Applicant Delays or Vague Notice of Incompleteness, Court Finds

Best Best & Krieger LLP on 1/11/2017

A city granting an applicant’s request for a continuance of a public hearing over installation of a wireless tower is not a mutual agreement to toll the FCC’s “shot clock,” a federal court has ruled. In addition, a vague...more

Wireless Shot Clock Decision Emphasizes Need for Meaningful Remedy

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 12/15/2016

A recent decision by a federal district court in New York revealed the need for further action by the FCC or Congress to speed the deployment of wireless services demanded by consumers. In Up State Tower Co., LLC v. Town of...more

New FCC and Administration Initiatives Adopted to Support the Internet of Things

Perkins Coie on 9/8/2016

The Federal Communications Commission and the Obama administration recently adopted several important initiatives to facilitate innovation in and rapid deployment of the nascent Internet of Things (IoT). The FCC identified...more

OSHA and FCC Hold Public Workshop on Draft Communication Tower Best Practices

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 2/19/2016

On Thursday, February 11, 2016 OSHA and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) hosted a public workshop to discuss draft Best Practices in Communication Tower Safety, which were compiled after a meeting of industry...more

FCC Wireless Infrastructure Deployment Rules Affirmed By Fourth Circuit

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 12/22/2015

On Friday, December 18, 2015, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed the FCC’s rules implementing Section 6409(a) of the Spectrum Act, including the “deemed granted” remedy for a local government’s failure...more

Absent Timely Local Processing, New California Law Automatically Approves Applications for New Cell Sites and Large Colocations

Best Best & Krieger LLP on 10/19/2015

Municipalities Should Ensure They Will Be in Compliance - A new California law signed by Gov. Jerry Brown on Friday deems approved an application for new wireless towers and facilities and some colocations. The law...more

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