The Federal Communications Commission has rejected appeals from residents of a Montana community who opposed the construction of a 260-foot cell tower near their homes. The decision, according to officials, upholds the tower’s compliance with federal regulations regarding placement and radiofrequency (RF) emissions. Residents of the affected area in Gallatin County had filed objections with the FCC, citing concerns about potential health risks associated with long-term exposure to RF radiation. The commission ruled that the tower met its established safety limits and that federal law preempts local health-based objections to siting decisions. Background and Location of Dispute The cell tower…

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