Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0080 - Department of Agriculture
Subtitle 0080-07 - Forestry
Chapter 0080-07-02 - Use of Lookout Towers for Communication Systems
Section 0080-07-02-.03 - CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING REQUESTS
Current through September 24, 2024
The Department of Agriculture, Division of Forestry will evaluate all requests for antenna space based upon the following criteria:
(1) Security - An analysis of the measures necessary to protect the antennas and systems from theft, vandalism, etc. and of the increase in danger to systems already on a site.
(2) Number of Existing Systems - An increase in the number of systems at a site causes an increase in security costs, interference possibilities, administrative cost, and a lessening of the aesthetic appearance of a site.
(3) Interference - A review of the possible interference created by the installation of the requested antennas with other communications systems in the requested area. The Division may require the requesting party to run radio tests prior to installation to determine frequency compatibility.
(4) Environmental Impact - A review of the extent the requested antenna installation will adversely affect the natural surroundings and aesthetics in the requested area.
(5) Impact on the Division of Forestry - A review of the extent the requested antenna installation will interfere with or indirectly or directly benefit Division of Forestry activities. No installation should require maintenance or development of improvements at the expense of the Division, in excess of the needs of the Division.
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-3-201, et seq.; 4-3-504; 11-1-101, et seq.; 11-4-101, et seq.; 11-4-102; 11-4-301(d)(18); and 11-4-405; and Executive Order No. 41 (February 4, 1991).
