Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems Attestation

Enter your answers to the attestation questions.

Industry Canada's new antenna siting and approval procedures entitled CPC-2-0-03 Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems, Issue 4 are now in effect. The key changes include clearer processes for public notification and consultation, and added community involvement.

It should be noted that many aspects of the existing process remain largely unchanged with the update, specifically procedures pertaining to: compliance with the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA); Health Canada's Safety Code 6 radio frequency exposure guidelines; and Transport Canada/NAV CANADA aeronautical safety responsibilities.

More information is available on Industry Canada's Spectrum Management and Telecommunications web site at www.ic.gc.ca/antenna.

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I am proposing to share...

Indicates whether the new antenna system is sharing existing infrastructure.

If 'No', provide a detailed explanation

If the antenna is not on a shared structure, give a detailed explanation as to why the use of existing infrastructure is not possible.

My proposed antenna system is explicitly excluded from public and land-use authority consultation...

Indicates whether the new antenna system is exempted from consultation requirements. Refer to Section 6 of CPC 2-0-03 for exemption criteria.

I consulted with the land-use authority

Indicate whether you have officially contacted in writing the land-use authority. Proponents must always contact the applicable land-use authorities to determine the local consultation requirements unless their proposal falls within the exclusion criteria.

I have successfully completed my land-use authority consultation...

Indicate whether you have concluded consultation requirements with the land-use authority. See section 4.1 of CPC 2-0-03 for the consultation process.

If you have answered 'No' above...

If land-use authority consultation is not yet completed, provide details.

I consulted with the local public

Indicate whether you have followed a public consultation process.

If 'Yes', either by...

Indicate whether the process followed was a consultation process established and documented by the local land-use authority, or Industry Canada's default public consultation process.

I have successfully completed my public consultation...

Indicate whether you have completed public consultation following the selected process.

If you have answered 'No' above...

If public consultation is not yet completed, provide details.

I meet all of the general requirements described in Section 7 of CPC-2-0-03...

Indicate whether the antenna system fulfils other important obligations, namely:

• Health Canada's Safety Code 6, entitled Limits of Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic fields in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz;
• Industry Canada's immunity criteria as outlined in EMCAB-2, entitled Criteria for Resolution of Immunity Complaints Involving Fundamental Emissions of Radiocommunications Transmitters;
• for a structure that exceeds 30 metres, notification of operators of AM, FM and TV undertakings within 2 kilometres, due to the potential impact the physical structure may have on these broadcasting undertakings;
• compliance with appropriate environmental legislation, including the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA) and local environmental assessment requirements where required by the CEAA;
• review of proposals for any antenna system by Transport Canada and NAV CANADA (as required, the proponent must submit an Aeronautical Obstruction Clearance form to Transport Canada and a Land-use Proposal Submission form to NAV CANADA).

If 'No', provide a detailed explanation...

If the antenna system does not meet all general requirements of Section 7 of CPC 2-0-03, provide details.

The proposed radio apparatus could impact upon a claim involving...

If you are aware that a potential Aboriginal or treaty right or land claim may be affected by the proposed installation, you must contact Industry Canada in order to ensure that the requirements for consultation are met.