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Summary of Estimated RF EME Levels around the Rail Corp DTRS Site 17, Como NSW-2226. Introduction: Date 29/04/2011 DTRS-R-017-EM-0001_A Released This report summarises the estimated maximum cumulative radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic energy (EME) levels at ground level emitted from the RailCorp DTRS Site 17, Como NSW-2226. Maximum EME levels are estimated in 360 circular By: Robert Mahood bands out to 500m from the base station. The procedures for making the estimates have been developed by the Australian Radiation Protection UGL Infrastructure And Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) 1 . These are documented in the ARPANSA Technical Report; “Radio Frequency Date: EME 07/05/2011 Exposure Levels Reviewers: - Prediction Methodologies” PD,LB which is available at http://www.arpansa.gov.au EME Health Standard ARPANSA, an Australian Government agency in the Health and Ageing portfolio has established a Radiation Protection Standard 2 specifying limits for continuous exposure of the general public to RF transmissions at frequencies used by mobile phone base stations. Further information can be gained from the ARPANSA web site. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) 3 mandates exposure limits for continuous exposure of the general public to RF EME from mobile phone base stations. Further information can be found at the ACMA website http://emr.acma.gov.au Proposed Site Radio Systems Antenna No Model Height (m) Bearing (°) Power (dBm) A1 Argus NPX210R 24.23 m 35 45.6 dBm A2 Argus NPX210R 24.23 m 200 45.6 dBm Table of Predicted EME Levels –Proposed Distance from the antennas at Como in 360 circular bands 0m to 50m 50m to 100m 100m to 200m 200m to 300m 300m to 400m 400m to 500m Maximum Cumulative EME Level – All carriers at this site (% of ARPANSA exposure limits 2 ) Public exposure limit = 100% 0.0008% 0.0013% 0.0011% 0.00046% 0.00024% 0.00086% Maximum EME level 633.15 m, from the antennas at Como 0.0013% Table_A: Estimation for the maximum level of RF EME at 1.5m above the ground from the proposed antennas assuming level ground. The estimated levels have been calculated on the maximum mobile phone call capacity anticipated for this site. This estimation does not include possible radio signal attenuation due to buildings and the general environment. The actual EME levels will generally be significantly less than predicted due to path losses and the base station automatically minimising transmitter power to only serve established phone calls 5 . Where applicable, particular locations of interest in the area surrounding the base station, including topographical variations, are assessed in Appendix A “ Other areas of Interest” table on the last page. Summary –Proposed Radio Systems RF EME levels have been estimated from the proposed antennas at Como site. The maximum cumulative EME level at 1.5 m above ground level is estimated to be 0.0013 % of the ARPANSA public exposure limits. Environmental EME report (2007 ARPANSA Format) M110459 Page 1 of 3 EMC Technologies Pty Ltd
Existing Site Radio Systems There are currently no existing radio systems for this site. Reference Notes: 1. The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) is a Federal Government agency incorporated under the Health and Ageing portfolio. ARPANSA is charged with responsibility for protecting the health and safety of people, and the environment, from the harmful effects of radiation (ionising and non-ionising). 2. Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA), 2002, ‘Radiation Protection Standard: Maximum Exposure Levels to Radiofrequency Fields — 3 kHz to 300 GHz’, Radiation Protection Series Publication No. 3, ARPANSA, Yallambie Australia. [Printed version: ISBN 0-642-79400-6 ISSN 1445-9760] [Web version: ISBN 0-642-79402-2 ISSN 1445-9760] 3. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is responsible for the regulation of broadcasting, radiocommunications, telecommunications and online content. Information on EME is available at http://emr.acma.gov.au/ 4. The EME predictions in this report assume a near worst-case scenario including: - base station transmitters operating at maximum power (no automatic power reduction) - simultaneous telephone calls on all channels - an unobstructed line of sight view to the antennas. In practice a worst-case scenario is rarely the case. There are often trees and buildings in the immediate vicinity, and cellular networks automatically adjust transmit power to suit the actual telephone traffic. The level of EME may also be affected where significant landscape features are present and predicted EME levels might not be the absolute maximum at all locations. 5. Further explanation of this report may be found in “Understanding the ARPANSA Environmental EME Report” and other documents on the ARPANSA web site, http://www.arpansa.gov.au Issued by: EMC Technologies Pty Ltd, Data reference file – Como_M110459 Environmental EME report (2007 ARPANSA Format) M110459 Page 2 of 3 EMC Technologies Pty Ltd
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4.6 Heritage ......................
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Approval Process The proposal is be
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DTRS systems are now widely used as
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Como) at 2 Cremona Road are listed
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obligations under the State Environ
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2 Statutory Position and Requiremen
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The proposed work is to be undertak
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Referral to the Commonwealth Minist
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3 Description of the Proposal Scope
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3.1.4 Fibre Optics A new fibre opti
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4 Environmental Impact and Risks 4.
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4.4 Biodiversity Existing Situation
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