legislation: 108-s-2963
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| 108-s-2963 | 108 | s | 2963 | Local Control of Broadcast Towers Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2004-10-08 | 2004-10-08 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10858-10859) | Senate | Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] | VT | D | L000174 | 2 | Local Control of Broadcast Towers Act - Prohibits the Federal Communications Commission from adopting a final rule or otherwise implementing any portion of a proposed rule regarding the preemption of State and local zoning and land use restrictions on the siting, placement, and construction of broadcast station transmission facilities. Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to allow a State or local government to deny an application to place, construct, or modify such facilities on the basis that alternative technologies, systems, or structures are capable of delivering such services in a manner less intrusive to the local community. Places the burden of proving the appropriateness of proposed facilities on applicants. Allows a State or local government to regulate the location, height, or modification of such facilities in order to address the effects of radio frequency interference on local communities and the public.Prohibits the Act from being interpreted to prohibit a State or local government from requiring environmental or other studies, reports, or documentation concerning the placement, construction, or modification of such facilities. | 2023-01-14T22:48:34Z |