Reference Guidlines compiled by Wired Broadband 3-10-24
WE NEED MORE CONSULTING PARTIES!
THE GENERAL PUBLIC CAN ALSO COMMENT.
In April of 2023 U.S. Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) wrote to Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel urging a review of the proposed installation of Link5G Cellular Towers throughout New York City’s historic preservation districts. Congressman Nadler was amplifying concerns of constituents residing in Historic Districts of the Upper East Side, Expanded Carnegie Hill, Park Avenue, SoHo-Cast Iron, and Morningside Heights that the 32-foot-tall towers would be out of context with the historic nature of these neighborhoods. Press release (PDF)
The FCC responded by sending a letter to City Bridge, the contractor, stating that their deployment of the 32-foot tall Link5G tower kiosk facilities are subject to the agency’s environmental and historic preservation review because the construction of these facilities constitute a “major Federal action” under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).
The historical review requirement has triggered Section 106 of the NHPA, whereby community actors can become consulting parties, get direct notification, and submit public comments for each tower proposed. Consulting party comments have been highly relevant and stopped Link5G Towers in the Upper West Side, Upper East Side, West Village, Forest Hills. But, where there are no consulting parties or comments from the general public, the NYS Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) has not objected to Towers in those locations. Those are missed opportunities.
Wired Broadband is calling for more New Yorkers to get involved in the Section 106 process. And they have compiled very detailed instructions on how to proceed. Those who have a record of being involved in the historical preservation of the city and in their communities have greater likelihood of being accepted as a consulting party. All New Yorkers can comment. But consulting parties get immediate notice of proposed towers. There is a one month comment period subsequent to the initial notice.
See the attached document entitled “Section 106 Review … ” Deadlines to file comments on many 5G Towers have already passed and others are fast approaching.
WE NEED TO ACT NOW!
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