Local Control of Broadcast Towers Act

Summary

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 concerning 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. Requires the burden of proving the appropriateness of proposed facilities to be the applicant's. 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.

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Timeline

1. 10 October 2002

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10380-10381)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 10 October 2002

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10380)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 10 October 2002

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 10 October 2002 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 10 October 2002

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 10 October 2002

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 10 October 2002

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Sponsors

• Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT-At Large] · I · Sponsor
• Patty Murray · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT-2] · D · Cosponsor
• · sscm00 · Standing

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