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Legislative Update: Connecticut Cellular Symposium Overview and Goals

On March 2, 2006, Derek Phelps, the Executive Director, addressed key goals at the Connecticut Cellular Symposium, including community protection, public health, environmental resources, and economic development. Emphasis was placed on developing a superior telecommunication network and enhancing public safety through competitive service. The Council's decision standards focus on public need and environmental effects, overseeing telecommunications tower regulations under Public Act 04-226. Key timelines for municipal infrastructure reporting and statewide plan development were also established.

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Legislative Update: Connecticut Cellular Symposium Overview and Goals

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  1. Legislative Update S. Derek Phelps Executive Director Connecticut Cellular Symposium March 2, 2006

  2. 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

  3. Decision Standard PublicNeedEnvironmental Effects

  4. Siting Council Jurisdiction (Telecommunications) • CATV Towers and Head-End Structures • Telecommunications towers Used in a Cellular System (Except Municipal)

  5. 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)

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