New Rules -- RF Exposure

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"For most amateurs, the major difference is the removal of the categorical exclusion for amateur radio, which means that ham station owners must determine if they either qualify for an exemption or must perform a routine environmental evaluation," said Greg Lapin, N9GL, chair of the ARRL RF Safety Committee and a member of the FCC Technological Advisory Council (TAC).

"Ham stations previously excluded from performing environmental evaluations will have until May 3, 2023, to perform these. After May 3, 2021, any new stations or those modified in a way that affects RF exposure must comply before being put into service," Lapin said.


ARRL

http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Technology/RFsafetyCommittee/RFXFAQ.pdf

http://www.arrl.org/news/updated-radio-frequency-exposure-rules-become-effective-on-may-3

http://www.arrl.org/rf-exposure

http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Technology/RFsafetyCommittee/RF+Exposure+and+You.pdf

FCC

https://www.fcc.gov/engineering-technology/electromagnetic-compatibility-division/radio-frequency-safety/faq/rf-safety

https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-19-126A1.pdf

https://apps.fcc.gov/eas/comments/GetPublishedDocument.html?id=466&tn=377285

https://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Documents/bulletins/oet65/oet65b.pdf

"PART 97 – AMATEUR RADIO SERVICE
40.The authority citation for part 97 continues to read as follows:Authority: [INSERT CURRENT AUTHORITY CITATION].41.Section 97.13 is amended by revising paragraph (c)(1) to read as follows:§ 97.13   Restrictions on station location.*  *  *  *  *(c) *  *  *(1) The licensee shall ensure compliance with the Commission's radio frequency exposure requirements in Sections 1.1307(b), 2.1091, and 2.1093 of this chapter, where applicable.  In lieu of evaluation with the general population/uncontrolled exposure limits, amateur licensees may evaluate their operation with respect to members of his or her immediate household using the occupational/controlled exposure limits in Section 1.1310, provided appropriate training and information has been accessed by the amateur licensee and members of his/her household.  RF exposure of other nearby persons who are not members of the amateur licensee's household must be evaluated with respect to the general population/uncontrolled exposure limits.  Appropriate methodologies and guidance for evaluating amateur radio service operation is described in the Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) Bulletin 65, Supplement B.*  *  *  *  * "

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