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Australian Regulatory Overview for RF Safety2001 – 2003• Established EME Management Committee• Developed standardised EME management practices through a trial know as the “EME rooftop trail”2004 – 2006• Developed the base level EME systems on the internet database called the National Site Archive• Commenced the MCF EME Regulatory Compliance Strategy (MERCS). MERCS took the processesdeveloped during the rooftop trail and turned them into an operational EME compliance system• A MERCS Coordinator was appointed to assist the MCF manage this program development2007 – 2010• Complete NSA update with all carrier sites, data, EME compliance docs – (MCF Commitment to ACMA)• Complete the EME compliance & audit processes, and documentation• Complete the EME systems development including the National Antenna Database• Program name change to RF Safety Compliance Program (RFSCP) – reflects key purpose• External review by Price Waterhouse Coopers – program achieves high level of compliance• Develop a model for sharing the program with other Radio Service Operators• Transfer the RFSCP into AMTA to facilitate sharing & broader use for wireless operators2011• Annual audit program, operational stability, updates for technology expansions, new reporting tools• Planned updates to the RFNSA for ACIF Code changes