# Federal Register #ET Docket No. 13-84

FCC Requests Public Comment on RF Exposure Issues Remanded by Court

**Buyer:** Federal Communications Commission
**Posted:** September 22, 2026
**Respond By:** October 22, 2026
**Identifier:** ET Docket No. 13-84

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), through its Office of Engineering and Technology (OET), is soliciting public comments on radiofrequency (RF) exposure issues remanded by the D.C. Circuit Court in Environmental Health Trust v. FCC.
- Government Buyer:
  - Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
  - Office of Engineering and Technology (OET)
- Purpose:
  - Seeking expert input and evidence on RF exposure guidelines
  - Focus areas include:
    - Testing procedures for portable electronic devices
    - Health impacts of RF radiation on children
    - Long-term exposure effects
    - Ubiquity of wireless devices and recent technological developments
    - Environmental effects of RF exposure
- OEMs and Science Organizations Mentioned:
  - National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP)
  - American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
  - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
  - International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP)
  - Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
- Unique Requirements:
  - Comments must demonstrate scientific and methodological rigor
  - Specialized expertise in health, safety, and RF exposure required
  - No products or services are being procured; this is a request for information
- Notable Details:
  - Input will inform FCC's response to court remand and future policy decisions
  - Emphasis on evidence-based recommendations from qualified parties

### Description

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) is seeking public comments on specific radiofrequency (RF) exposure issues remanded by the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in the case Environmental Health Trust v. FCC. The FCC is reviewing its RF exposure guidelines, focusing on testing procedures for portable devices, impacts on children, long-term exposure health implications, technological developments, and environmental effects. The Commission invites input from health and safety experts, science-based organizations, and other interested parties to inform its response to the court's remand. Comments are due by October 22, 2026.

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