S. Derek Phelps Executive Director

S. Derek PhelpsExecutive Director

Connecticut Cellular SymposiumMarch 2, 2006

CSC Goals

Community Protection– public health, safety, and welfare– environmental resources

Superior Telecommunication Network– economic development– public safety– convenience

Competition– innovative technology– price of service– quality of service

Decision Standard

Public Need Environmental Effects

Siting Council Jurisdiction (Telecommunications)

I. CATV Towers and Head-End StructuresII. Telecommunications towers Used in a Cellular

System (Except Municipal)

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Wireless Cell Sites - United States

Public Act 04-226 AAC Telecommunications Coverage Plans

Municipalities must report their infrastructure by October 1, 2004, and annually thereafter

The Council must compile and maintain a comprehensive database of all sites (January 1, 2006)

Municipalities may develop their own coverage plans(January 1, 2007)

Council must provide technical assistance upon request(January 1, 2007)

Council must develop a state-wide plan of development(September 1, 2006)