Beats me what this is solving. I think it has to do with a couple of dust plane
pilots that were killed by flying in to some temporary weather towers. I pray
that ARRL get some say in the actual regulations. I don't see for example why I
should have to mark my tower barely making more than a few feet above the
treetops and I am sure you can find many examples similar to my situation. I do
live in an undeveloped area and many with me. Look at K1TTT's station for
example. Do his many towers considered be adjacent to a house, barn, electric
utility station, or other building. I don't know and, I'm sure, many with me.
What I don't understand is why curtilage of a farmstead is excluded but not
curtilage of a family dwelling is not.
Hans - N2JFS
-----Original Message-----
From: J. Gordon Beattie, Jr. <w2ttt@att.net>
To: 'Hans Hammarquist' <hanslg@aol.com>
Cc: towertalk-bounces <towertalk-bounces@contesting.com>; ny2rf
<ny2rf@arrl.org>; n2ybb <n2ybb@arrl.org>; w2ttt <w2ttt@att.net>; jb1589
<jb1589@att.com>
Sent: Sun, Jul 17, 2016 5:46 am
Subject: RE: [TowerTalk] Fwd: New FAA regulations affecting towers
Hans,
1. What problem is this solving?
2. Is this just an expansion of the airspace under Federal control, for its
own sake?
3. Might this be a precursor to rules supporting drones?
4. This is a big deal because unelected Federal bureaucrats get to decide
the rules.
5. FAA-approved lights, paint and inspections aren't cheap, and the FAA gets
to decide what they want.
6. If you don't think this is a big deal, ask folks with small e.g. 50x50
ponds, about how Federal regulations impacts their backyards or how pushing
some topsoil runs them afoul of the Feds. Stuff one would never think of
can get into your property rights.
7. There are all sorts of exemptions for power utilities, government,
farmers etc., so I don't know why we aren't on the exemption list.
8. I still think that K3LR needs to buy a couple of goats as part of his
next antenna or tower upgrade in order to meet the farm exemption. :-)
73,
Gordon Beattie, W2TTT
201.314.6964
-----Original Message-----
From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Hans
Hammarquist via TowerTalk
Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2016 10:24 PM
To: towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: [TowerTalk] Fwd: New FAA regulations affecting towers
Well, the regulation says:
SEC. 2110. TOWER MARKING.
(a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of
this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall
issue regulations to require the marking of covered towers.
(b) Marking Required.--The regulations under subsection (a) shall
require that a covered tower be clearly marked in a manner that is
consistent with applicable guidance under the Federal Aviation
Administration Advisory Circular issued December 4, 2015 (AC 70/7460- 1L),
or other relevant safety guidance, as determined by the Administrator.
(c) Application.--The regulations issued under subsection (a) shall
ensure that--
(1) all covered towers constructed on or after the date on
which such regulations take effect are marked in accordance with
subsection (b); and
(2) a covered tower constructed before the date on which such
regulations take effect is marked in accordance with subsection (b)
not later than 1 year after such effective date.
(d) Definitions.--
(1) In general.--In this section, the following definitions
apply:
(A) Covered tower.--
(i) In general.--The term ``covered tower'' means a
structure that--
(I) is self-standing or supported by guy wires and
ground anchors;
(II) is 10 feet or less in diameter at the above-
ground base, excluding concrete footing;
(III) at the highest point of the structure is at
least 50 feet above ground level;
(IV) at the highest point of the structure is not
more than 200 feet above ground level;
(V) has accessory facilities on which an antenna,
sensor, camera, meteorological instrument, or other
equipment is mounted; and
(VI) is located--
(aa) outside the boundaries of an incorporated
city or town; or
(bb) on land that is--
(AA) undeveloped; or
(BB) used for agricultural purposes.
(ii) Exclusions.--The term ``covered tower'' does not
include any structure that--
(I) is adjacent to a house, barn, electric utility
station, or other building;
(II) is within the curtilage of a farmstead;
(III) supports electric utility transmission or
distribution lines;
(IV) is a wind-powered electrical generator with a
rotor blade radius that exceeds 6 feet; or
(V) is a street light erected or maintained by a
Federal, State, local, or tribal entity.
(B) Undeveloped.--The term ``undeveloped'' means a defined
geographic area where the Administrator determines low-flying
aircraft are operated on a routine basis, such as low-lying
forested areas with predominant tree cover under 200 feet and
pasture and range land.
(2) Other definitions.--The Administrator shall define such
other terms as may be necessary to carry out this section.
(e) Database.--The Administrator shall--
(1) develop a database that contains the location and height of
each covered tower;
(2) keep the database current to the extent practicable;
(3) ensure that any proprietary information in the database is
protected from disclosure in accordance with law; and
(4) ensure that, by virtue of accessing the database, users
agree and acknowledge that information in the database--
(A) may only be used for aviation safety purposes; and
(B) may not be disclosed for purposes other than aviation
safety, regardless of whether or not the information is marked
or labeled as proprietary or with a similar designation.
Reading it you find that towers that are:
(ii) Exclusions.--The term ``covered tower'' does not
include any structure that--
(I) is adjacent to a house, barn, electric utility
station, or other building;
(II) is within the curtilage of a farmstead;
I think most of us are safe. Just wonder how far from the house it can be
and still is considered "adjacent".
-----Original Message-----
From: Mitch <mskobier@charter.net>
To: towertalk <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Sat, Jul 16, 2016 2:45 pm
Subject: [TowerTalk] New FAA regulations affecting towers
All,
I haven't seen anything on the reflector yet in regards to
the newly signed into law aviation bill HR-636. H.R.636 - Federal Aviation
Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016, which was signed into law by the
President on July 15 2016 has some new language that affects towers over
50ft and less than 200ft in height. Looks like some of us (possibly many)
may have to come into compliance with the new regulations (when they are
developed) in regards to marking our towers. I'm in the process of erecting
my 75ft crankup, and the new law may well have a negative impact on me. At
this point, I think I am exempt, but not sure. Anyway, I have included a
link to the bill for you to read for yourself. Just for a work search on the
document for the word "tower" to take you to the pertinent section.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/636/text?format=txt
Mitch KJ7JA
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