Wireless Tower Assessments

Partner's trained professionals have conducted numerous assessments on wireless telecommunications towers throughout the United States.

According to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) as set forth by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) (47 CFR Part 1), Partner conducts compliance assessments for the wireless industry on cell tower antenna facilities. The NEPA reports, which document the investigative research mandated by NEPA, are often required with a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment prior to the installation of communication tower sites.

The NEPA report includes an evaluation of eight primary points as defined within Section 1.1307 (a)(1) through (8) to determine the cell towers impact on the following:

• Wilderness areas
• Wildlife preserves
• Endangered and threatened species
• Designated critical habitats
• Historic places
• Native American religious sites
• Flood plains
• Wetlands and surface features

Antenna towers are also evaluated within the guidelines set forth by the FCC in relation to high intensity white lighting as well as radio frequency radiation for proposed towers in residential neighborhoods.

In order to comply with the FCC requirements, Partner conducts the following services:

• ASTM Transaction Screens (E1528-06)
• ASTM/AAI Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (E1527-05)
• NEPA Checklists/Environmental Assessments
• SHPO/THPOs Reports
• Visual Impact Assessments

Partner has vast experience interacting with various state and federal government agencies, including State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs), the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Tribal Historic Presevation Offices (THPOs), and Native American tribal groups.

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