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September 1, 2015
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21810 Copley Drive . Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4178
The Honorable Jerry Brown
Governor, State of California
State Capitol, First Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
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RE: Request for VETO - AB 57 (Quirk). Wireless Telecommunications
Facilities. (as enrolled)
Dear Governor Brown:
On behalf of the City of Diamond Bar I respectfully request your veto of AB 57,
which would significantly impact a city's authority to regulate the placement of
certain wireless telecommunications facilities. AB 57 goes beyond the
requirements of federal law and regulations by deeming approved any
application for colocation or siting of new wireless facilities if a jurisdiction does
not approve or disapprove the application within specific timelines.
In 2009, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted rules that
require local governments to review and act on applications for the
establishment of wireless communications structures within certain timelines,
with failure to act resulting in possible court proceedings. The issue was again
raised in 2014, with the FCC refusing to issue a deemed approved rule.
It is important to note that federal law continues to be challenged in court.
Regardless of the outcome, it appears that the best course of action is to not
modify existing law until court proceedings and the FCC clarify regulations.
For all of these reasons, the City of Diamond Bar respectfully urges you to veto
AB 57.
S, erely, /
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Mayor
CC: Senator Bob Huff, 29th District, Fax (916) 651-4929
Assembly Member Ling -Ling Chang, 55th District, Fax (916) 319-2155
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