1 Statement
of the situation
The deployment of different sources of
electromagnetic fields to cater for the telecommunication and
ICT needs of urban and rural communities has developed very
rapidly over the past ten (10) years. This has been due to
strong competition, ongoing traffic growth, quality of service
requirements, network coverage extension and the introduction of
new technologies.
It has produced concern on the
possible effects of prolonged exposure to emissions on people's
health.
This concern on the part of
populations is growing, aggravated by the feeling that they are
not being kept informed of the process for deploying these
installations; hence many complaints received by operators and
government bodies responsible for radiocommunications/ICTs.
Thus, since the continued development
of radiocommunications requires trust on the part of
populations, the work carried out in ITU-R Study Group 1 Working
Party 1C and ITU-T Study Group 5 under Resolution 72, on
measurement concerns related to human exposure to
electromagnetic fields, should be complemented by studies on the
different regulatory and communication mechanisms developed by
countries to increase the awareness of and information to
populations and facilitate the deployment and operation of
radiocommunication systems.
2 Question for study
The following subjects should be
studied:
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To compile and analyse the
regulatory policies concerning human exposure to
electromagnetic fields that are being considered or being
undertaken for authorizing the installation of
radiocommunication sites and Power Lines Telecommunications
systems.
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To describe the strategies or
methods for raising the awareness of populations and
information to populations regarding the effects of
electromagnetic fields due to radiocommunication systems.
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To propose guidelines and best
practices on this matter.
3 Expected outcome
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A report to the membership
presenting guidelines to assist Member States in resolving
similar problems faced by regulatory bodies.
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The report will provide regulatory
authorities with guidelines on methods for raising the
awareness of populations along with best practices based on
countries' experience in the matter.
4 Timeline
A provisional report is to be
presented to the Study Group in 2012. It is proposed that the
study be completed in 2013, at which date a final report
containing guidelines will be submitted.
5 Authors of proposal
African common proposal.
6 Source of
contributions
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Member States, Sector Members
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Regional Organizations
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ITU Sectors
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World Health Organization
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International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation
Protection (ICNIRP)
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
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BDT focal points.
7 Target audience of
study
Target audience of study |
Developed countries |
Developing countries1 |
Telecommunication/ICT decision
makers, local authorities |
Yes |
Yes |
Telecommunication/ICT
regulators |
Yes |
Yes |
Service providers/operators |
Yes |
Yes |
Constructors/equipment
providers |
Yes |
Yes |
Consumers |
Yes |
Yes |
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Methods proposed for implementing
the outcome.
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The output of the studies will be
disseminated as output from the activities of the ITU-D
study groups. Given the importance of the issue, however,
BDT might also organize meetings or seminars at regional
level, possibly with the collaboration of regional
telecommunication organizations, in order to disseminate the
output of the study of the Question.
8 Methods proposed for
handling the Question
Within the framework of Study Group 1.
9 Coordination
The coordination required will
necessitate close cooperation with ITU-R Study Group 1 Working
Party 1C and ITU-T Study Group 5 and its working parties, ITU-D
Study Groups and other international or regional organizations
dealing with issues related to the subject.
10 Other useful
information
Any other information that may become
available during the period of validity of the Question.
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1 This includes least developed
countries (LDCs), small island developing states (SIDS),
landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) and countries with
economies in transition. |