[RP TownTalk] Fwd: Citizens for Health Alert: Maryland Bill HB 654 Threatens To Strip Local Control of Cell Towers

Mon Feb 18 20:44:20 UTC 2019

Sheila,

What is wrong with small cells?
Seems to make sense to place them on high, out of the way places like light
and traffic pole corners of buildings where they blend into the background.

When your asthmatic child has an arrest, your husband's heart stops, or
your house is on ablaze and the fire department needs to be summoned, who
do you blame when your mobile call fails and you can't reach help?

There is no evidence that cell towers and small cell networks pose health
concerns despite the repeated claims by the not-in-my-backyard (NIMBY)
groups. In fact, the American Cancer Society has debunked the cancer myth
repeatedly over the past decade. See this from the ACS site:
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancer-causes/radiation-exposure/cellular-phone-towers.html

Do cellular phone towers cause cancer?

Some people have expressed concern that living, working, or going to school
near a cell phone tower might increase the risk of cancer or other health
problems. At this time, there is very little evidence to support this idea.
In theory, there are some important points that would argue against
cellular phone towers being able to cause cancer.

First, the energy level of radiofrequency (RF) waves is relatively low,
especially when compared with the types of radiation that are known to
increase cancer risk, such as gamma rays, x-rays, and ultraviolet (UV)
light. The energy of RF waves given off by cell phone towers is not enough
to break chemical bonds in DNA molecules, which is how these stronger forms
of radiation may lead to cancer.

A second issue has to do with wavelength. RF waves have long wavelengths,
which can only be concentrated to about an inch or two in size. This makes
it unlikely that the energy from RF waves could be concentrated enough to
affect individual cells in the body.

Third, even if RF waves were somehow able to affect cells in the body at
higher doses, the level of RF waves present at ground level is very low –
well below the recommended limits. Levels of energy from RF waves near cell
phone towers are not significantly different from the background levels of
RF radiation in urban areas from other sources, such as radio and
television broadcast stations.

By the way, I do question the legitimacy of "Citizens for Health Radio Show
with Jim Turner." It claims to be part of the "Building Fortunes Radio
Network" operated by "PM Marketing" in Palm Coast, FL. I covered the radio
industry for nearly 40 years and this bunch never was on anyone's radar. I
think you can file this under "fake news."

On Mon, Feb 18, 2019 at 1:52 PM sheila <herb4u at verizon.net> wrote:

> Important information!
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
> *From: *Citizens for Health <info at citizens.org>
> *Subject: **Citizens for Health Alert: Maryland Bill HB 654 Threatens To
> Strip Local Control of Cell Towers*
> *Date: *February 18, 2019 at 8:00:27 AM EST
> *To: *herb4u at verizon.net
> *Reply-To: *comments at citizens.org
>
>
> MD Bill HB 654 Could Strip Local Control of Cell Towers
> *House of Delegates Hearing Scheduled for Thursday, February 21st, 1PM EST
> *
>
> February 18, 2019
>
> Dear Citizen for Health,
>
> *Marylanders, please take immediate action.*
>
> Delegate Dereck Davis, the Chair of the powerful Economic Matters
> Committee in the Maryland House of Delegates, has introduced a bill - HB
> 654
> <http://org.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=jxlrk69sxGTTtU1XWIdVyVL9hUBRgOLI>
>  - *that would dismantle many local zoning requirements over small cell
> towers*.
>
> *Chairman Davis has scheduled a hearing on this bill for Thursday,
> February 21 at 1pm in the Maryland House of Delegates.* The bill is *fully
> supported by cell tower companies* and they have hired lots of lobbyists
> to push their agenda. The bill would remove local zoning review in
> approving small cells, and counties and cities would no longer be able to
> apply even some existing standards. *Small cells could be deployed on
> streetlights, buildings, and near homes without any say from local voices. *
>
> *Towers could be right up next to homes – mere feet from bedroom windows. *Basically,
> the bill strips the County, towns and cities from almost all their
> authority to ensure these facilities are safe and appropriately placed in
> our communities. Many have worked with cities and towns to craft local
> ordinances to govern the placement of these small cell towers. All of that
> work would be nullified if HB 654 passes.
>
> *Swift action made the difference and halted this bill last year - and it
> can again if we raise our voices loud and clear. *
>
> *3 WAYS TO TAKE ACTION NOW:*
>
> *1. Call and Write to the members of the House Economic Matters Committee.
> **Contact info available here.*
> <http://org.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=dNTsdFXdCi2IHztSO0JhilL9hUBRgOLI>
>
> *If you can only make three phone calls please call the following THREE
> IMPORTANT members and tell them “Do Not Pass HB 654! Protect Our Families!
> Preserve Local Zoning Over Cell Towers.” *
>
> *Majority Whip Talmadge Branch – 410-841-3398  email: *
> *talmadge.branch at house.state.md <talmadge.branch at house.state.md> *
>
> *Committee Chair Dereck Davis – 410-841-3519  email: *
> *dereck.davis at house.state.md.us <dereck.davis at house.state.md.us> *
>
> *Public Utilities Subcommittee Chair Benjamin Brooks – 410-841-3352
> email: **Benjamin.brooks at house.state.md* <Benjamin.brooks at house.state.md>
>
> *Phone/Email Script: *
>
> *Please oppose HB 654 “Wireless Facilities – Installation and Regulation”
> scheduled to be heard on February 21st at 1:00 pm in the House Economic
> Matters Committee. This bill is a giveaway to the telecommunications
> industry at the expense of taxpayers and local communities.*
>
> * The legislation silences our voices. This bill would obliterate local
> laws that we as a community have crafted to protect our homes and our
> rights of way. This bill would allow the the telecommunication companies to
> place their cell towers with no regard for the safety of our communities.  *
>
> * Please protect our local communities. Don't pass this bill or ANY bill
> which takes away local rights!*
>
>
> *2. Circulate this email and alert everyone you know to the threat we
> face! Ask them to take action! *
>
> *3. If you can, please show up in person to testify at the hearing - the
> more people the better. The hearing is on February 21st at 1:00 pm. BUT YOU
> MUST SIGN UP IN PERSON BY NOON! *
>
> *The hearing will take place in the State Capitol at the House Office
> Building: 6 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD. The hearing is in Room 230. **(Bring
> 35 copies of your comments if you are planning to testify. Written
> statements can be longer but verbal remarks must be limited to 3 minutes,
> or about 350 words.)*
>
> *4. Calls are essential! Please call as many of the Committee Members as
> you can. Once again, their phone numbers and other info can be found here
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