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VERIZON Site Foothill McClellan Jx EME ReportCompliance Statement Based on information provided by Verizon Wireless and predictive modeling, the Foothill & McClellan installation proposed by Verizon Wireless will be compliant with Radiofrequency Radiation Exposure Limits of 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.1307(b)(3) and 1.1310. The proposed operation will not expose members of the General Public to hazardous levels of RF energy at ground level or in adjacent buildings. As predicted RF power densities will not exceed the FCC General Population limits, no mitigation action other than restricting access to the tower is required to achieve or maintain compliance. Certification I, David C. Cotton, Jr., am the reviewer and approver of this report and am fully aware of and familiar with the Rules and Regulations of both the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) with regard to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation, specifically in accordance with FCC’s OET Bulletin 65. I have reviewed this Radio Frequency Exposure Assessment report and believe it to be both true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. General Summary The compliance framework is derived from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and Regulations for preventing human exposure in excess of the applicable Maximum Permissible Exposure (β€œMPE”) limits. At any location at this site, the power density resulting from each transmitter may be expressed as a percentage of the frequency-specific limits and added to determine if 100% of the exposure limit has been exceeded. The FCC Rules define two tiers of permissible exposure differentiated by the situation in which the exposure takes place and/or the status of the individuals who are subject to exposure. General Population / Uncontrolled exposure limits apply to those situations in which persons may not be aware of the presence of electromagnetic energy, where exposure is not employment-related, or where persons cannot exercise control over their exposure. Occupational / Controlled exposure limits apply to situations in which persons are exposed as a consequence of their employment, have been made fully aware of the potential for exposure, and can exercise control over their exposure. Based on the criteria for these classifications, the FCC General Population limit is considered to be a level that is safe for continuous exposure time. The FCC General Population limit is 5 times more restrictive than the Occupational limits. In situations where the predicted MPE exceeds the General Population threshold in an accessible area as a result of emissions from multiple transmitters, FCC licensees that contribute greater than 5% of the aggregate MPE share responsibility for mitigation. Radio Frequency Emissions Compliance Report For Verizon Wireless Site Name: Foothill & McClellan Site Structure Type: Utility Tower Address: 10110 California Oak Way Latitude: 37.325008 Cupertino, CA 95014 Longitude: -122.075106 Report Date: May 27, 2021 Project: Modification David Charles Cotton, Jr. Registered Professional Engineer (Electrical) State of California, 18838 Date: 2021-May-27 Foothill & McClellan - Modification 05.27.2021 Page 2 7430 New Technology Way, Suite 150 Frederick, Maryland 21703 (703) 596-1022 Phone www.waterfordconsultants.com Table 1: FCC Limits Frequency (MHz) Limits for General Population/ Uncontrolled Exposure Limits for Occupational/ Controlled Exposure Power Density (mW/cm2) Averaging Time (minutes) Power Density (mW/cm2) Averaging Time (minutes) 30-300 0.2 30 1 6 300-1500 f/1500 30 f/300 6 1500-100,000 1.0 30 5.0 6 f=Frequency (MHz) Based on the computational guidelines set forth in FCC OET Bulletin 65, Waterford Consultants, LLC has developed software to predict the overall Maximum Permissible Exposure possible at any location given the spatial orientation and operating parameters of multiple RF sources. The power density in the Far Field of an RF source is specified by OET-65 Equation 5 as follows: 𝑆𝑆= 𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸4β‹…πœ‹πœ‹β‹…πΈπΈ2 (mW/cm2) where EIRP is the Effective Radiated Power relative to an isotropic antenna and R is the distance between the antenna and point of study. Additionally, consideration is given to the manufacturers’ horizontal and vertical antenna patterns as well as radiation reflection. At any location, the predicted power density in the Far Field is the spatial average of points within a 0 to 6-foot vertical profile that a person would occupy. Near field power density is based on OET-65 Equation 20 stated as 𝑆𝑆=οΏ½180πœƒπœƒπ΅π΅π΅π΅οΏ½β‹…100 β‹…π‘ƒπ‘ƒπ‘–π‘–π‘–π‘–πœ‹πœ‹β‹…π‘…π‘…β‹…β„Ž (mW/cm2) where Pin is the power input to the antenna, ΞΈBW is the horizontal pattern beamwidth and h is the aperture length. Some antennas employ beamforming technology where RF energy allocated to each customer device is dynamically directed toward their location. In the analysis presented herein, predicted exposure levels are based on all beams at full utilization (i.e. full power) simultaneously focused in any direction. As this condition is unlikely to occur, the actual power density levels at ground and at adjacent structures are expected to be less that the levels reported below. These theoretical results represent maximum-case predictions as all RF emitters are assumed to be operating at 100% duty cycle. Analysis Verizon Wireless proposes the following installation at this location: β€’ INSTALLING (3) (N) VERIZON WIRELESS ANTENNAS BELOW CONDUCTORS β€’ INSTALLIN (3) (N) RADIO 8843 UNITS @ ANTENNAS β€’ INSTALLING (3) (N) 4408 B48 ANTENNAS β€’ INSTALLING (3) (N) 4449 YUNITS @ EQUIPMENTS β€’ REMOVING (6) (E) TMA @ ANTENNAS β€’ REMOVING (6) (E) RRUS-12 UNITS @ EQUIPMENT Foothill & McClellan - Modification 05.27.2021 Page 3 7430 New Technology Way, Suite 150 Frederick, Maryland 21703 (703) 596-1022 Phone www.waterfordconsultants.com The antennas will be mounted on a 94-foot Utility Tower with centerlines 91, 28.6 & 31.5 feet above ground level. Proposed antenna operating parameters are listed in Appendix A. Other appurtenances such as GPS antennas, RRUs and hybrid cable below the antennas are not sources of RF emissions. Panel antennas have been installed at this site by other wireless operators. Operating parameters for these antennas considered in this analysis are also listed in Appendix A. Figure 1: Antenna Locations Power density decreases significantly with distance from any antenna. The panel-type antennas to be employed at this site are highly directional by design and the orientation in azimuth and mounting elevation, as documented, serves to reduce the potential to exceed MPE limits at any location other than directly in front of the antennas. For accessible areas at ground level, the maximum predicted power density level resulting from all Verizon Wireless operations is 9.2245% of the FCC General Population limits. Based on the operating parameters in Appendix A, the cumulative power density level at this location from all antennas is 9.4603% of the FCC General Population limits. Incident at adjacent buildings depicted in Figure 1, the maximum predicted power density level resulting from all Verizon Wireless operations is 65.8043% of the FCC General Population limits. Based on the operating parameters in Appendix A, the cumulative power density level at this location from all antennas is 69.9542% of the FCC General Population limits. The proposed operation will not expose Foothill & McClellan - Modification 05.27.2021 Page 4 7430 New Technology Way, Suite 150 Frederick, Maryland 21703 (703) 596-1022 Phone www.waterfordconsultants.com members of the General Public to hazardous levels of RF energy at ground level or in adjacent buildings. As predicted RF power densities will not exceed the FCC General Population limits, no mitigation action other than restricting access to the tower is required to achieve or maintain compliance. Foothill & McClellan - Modification 05.27.2021 Page 5 7430 New Technology Way, Suite 150 Frederick, Maryland 21703 (703) 596-1022 Phone www.waterfordconsultants.com Appendix A: Operating Parameters Considered in this Analysis Antenna #: Carrier: Manufacturer Pattern: Band (MHz): Mech Az (deg): Mech DT (deg): H BW (deg): Length (ft): TPO (W): Channels: Loss (dB): Gain (dBd): ERP (W): EIRP (W): Rad Center (ft): 1 Verizon COMMSCOPE NHH-65B-R2B 00DT 700 10 0 65 6 40 2 0 12.29 1355 2224 91 1 Verizon COMMSCOPE NHH-65B-R2B 00DT 850 10 0 60 6 40 2 0 12.7 1490 2444 91 1 Verizon COMMSCOPE NHH-65B-R2B 00DT 1900 10 0 69 6 40 4 0 15.65 5877 9641 91 2 Verizon COMMSCOPE NHH-65B-R2B 00DT 700 10 0 65 6 40 2 0 12.29 1355 2224 91 2 Verizon COMMSCOPE NHH-65B-R2B 00DT 850 10 0 60 6 40 2 0 12.7 1490 2444 91 2 Verizon COMMSCOPE NHH-65B-R2B 00DT 850 10 0 60 6 20 4 0 12.7 1490 2444 91 2 Verizon COMMSCOPE NHH-65B-R2B 00DT 2100 10 0 64 6 40 4 0 16.22 6701 10993 91 3 Verizon ERICSSON KRE105281-1 3500 10 0 64 0.7 5 4 0 9.36 173 283 28.6 4 Verizon ERICSSON SON_AIR6449 NR TB 03.24.21 3700 VZW 3700 90 0 11 2.8 320 1 9 23.55 9123 14968 31.5 5 Verizon COMMSCOPE NHH-65B-R2B 00DT 700 80 0 65 6 40 2 0 12.29 1355 2224 91 5 Verizon COMMSCOPE NHH-65B-R2B 00DT 850 80 0 60 6 40 2 0 12.7 1490 2444 91 5 Verizon COMMSCOPE NHH-65B-R2B 00DT 1900 80 0 69 6 40 4 0 15.65 5877 9641 91 6 Verizon COMMSCOPE NHH-65B-R2B 00DT 700 80 0 65 6 40 2 0 12.29 1355 2224 91 6 Verizon COMMSCOPE NHH-65B-R2B 00DT 850 80 0 60 6 40 2 0 12.7 1490 2444 91 6 Verizon COMMSCOPE NHH-65B-R2B 00DT 850 80 0 60 6 20 4 0 12.7 1490 2444 91 6 Verizon COMMSCOPE NHH-65B-R2B 00DT 2100 80 0 64 6 40 4 0 16.22 6701 10993 91 7 Verizon ERICSSON KRE105281-1 3500 80 0 64 0.7 5 4 0 9.36 173 283 28.6 8 Verizon ERICSSON SON_AIR6449 NR TB 03.24.21 3700 VZW 3700 190 0 11 2.8 320 1 9 23.55 9123 14968 31.5 9 Verizon COMMSCOPE NHH-65B-R2B 00DT 700 150 0 65 6 40 2 0 12.29 1355 2224 91 9 Verizon COMMSCOPE NHH-65B-R2B 00DT 850 150 0 60 6 40 2 0 12.7 1490 2444 91 9 Verizon COMMSCOPE NHH-65B-R2B 00DT 1900 150 0 69 6 40 4 0 15.65 5877 9641 91 10 Verizon COMMSCOPE NHH-65B-R2B 00DT 700 150 0 65 6 40 2 0 12.29 1355 2224 91 10 Verizon COMMSCOPE NHH-65B-R2B 00DT 850 150 0 60 6 40 2 0 12.7 1490 2444 91 10 Verizon COMMSCOPE NHH-65B-R2B 00DT 850 150 0 60 6 20 4 0 12.7 1490 2444 91 10 Verizon COMMSCOPE NHH-65B-R2B 00DT 2100 150 0 64 6 40 4 0 16.22 6701 10993 91 11 Verizon ERICSSON KRE105281-1 3500 150 0 64 0.7 5 4 0 9.36 173 283 28.6 Foothill & McClellan - Modification 05.27.2021 Page 6 7430 New Technology Way, Suite 150 Frederick, Maryland 21703 (703) 596-1022 Phone www.waterfordconsultants.com Antenna #: Carrier: Manufacturer Pattern: Band (MHz): Mech Az (deg): Mech DT (deg): H BW (deg): Length (ft): TPO (W): Channels: Loss (dB): Gain (dBd): ERP (W): EIRP (W): Rad Center (ft): 12 Verizon ERICSSON SON_AIR6449 NR TB 03.24.21 3700 VZW 3700 330 0 11 2.8 320 1 9 23.55 9123 14968 31.5 13 Unknown RFS APXV9ERR18-C-02DT 850 0 0 80 6 25 4 0 11.9 1549 2541 32 13 Unknown RFS APXV9ERR18-C-00DT 1900 0 0 80 6 45 4 0 14.6 5191 8517 32 14 Unknown RFS APXV9ERR18-C-02DT 850 120 0 80 6 25 4 0 11.9 1549 2541 32 14 Unknown RFS APXV9ERR18-C-00DT 1900 120 0 80 6 45 4 0 14.6 5191 8517 32 15 Unknown RFS APXV9ERR18-C-02DT 850 240 0 80 6 25 4 0 11.9 1549 2541 32 15 Unknown RFS APXV9ERR18-C-00DT 1900 240 0 80 6 45 4 0 14.6 5191 8517 32 Notes: Table depicts recommended operating parameters for Verizon Wireless proposed operations. Colocated antenna parameters based on industry standards.