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Subel. B-001
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Subelement B-001

B-001

Section B-001-023

Section B-001-023

Which of these statements about the installation or modification of an antenna structure is NOT correct?

  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada expects amateur radio operators to address community concerns in a responsible manner
  • Correct Answer
    An amateur radio operator may erect any size antenna structure without consulting neighbours or the local land-use authority
  • Prior to an installation, for which community concerns could be raised, amateur radio operators may be required to consult with their land-use authority
  • An amateur radio operator must follow Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's antenna siting procedures

Key words: NOT CORRECT. (CPC-2-0-03) 1.2 Application - The requirements of this document apply to anyone who is planning to install or modify an antenna system, regardless of the type (referred to in this document as the "proponent") ... (including for amateur radio operation and over-the-air TV reception) ... 4.1 Land-use authority consultation - Unless the proposal meets the exclusion criteria outlined in section 6, proponents must consult with the local land-use authority(ies)...

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Who has authority over antenna installations, including antenna masts and towers?

  • The provincial or territorial Minister of Infrastructure
  • Correct Answer
    The Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
  • The majority of neighbours within a distance of three times the proposed antenna height
  • The local municipal government

"5. (1) the Minister may, taking into account all matters that the Minister considers relevant for ensuring the orderly establishment or modification of radio stations and the orderly development and efficient operation of radiocommunication in Canada, ... (f) approve each site on which radio apparatus, including antenna systems, may be located, and approve the erection of all masts, towers and other antenna-supporting structures" (Radiocommunication Act)

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When may you NOT be required to contact land-use authorities to determine public consultation requirements for an antenna system?

  • When the structure is part of an amateur radio antenna
  • When transmitting will only be done at low power
  • Correct Answer
    When an exclusion criterion defined by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada applies
  • In a rural area

Key words: may NOT BE required. (CPC-2-0-03) 1.2 Application - The requirements of this document apply to anyone who is planning to install or modify an antenna system, regardless of the type (referred to in this document as the "proponent") ... (including for amateur radio operation and over-the-air TV reception) ... 4.1 Land-use authority consultation - Unless the proposal meets the exclusion criteria outlined in section 6, proponents must consult with the local land-use authority(ies)...

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If an amateur radio operator wants to install or modify an antenna system and the local land-use authority has no approval process, what must the amateur radio operator do?

  • Develop their own public consultation process
  • Wait for the land-use authority to develop its own public consultation process
  • Correct Answer
    Follow the default public consultation process outlined by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
  • Proceed without public consultation

(CPC-2-0-03) 4.2 ISED's default public consultation process - Proponents must follow ISED's default public consultation process where the local land-use authority does not have an established and documented public consultation process applicable to antenna siting.

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Which is NOT an element of the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada public consultation process for antenna systems?

  • Correct Answer
    Participating in public meetings on the project
  • Providing written notice
  • Addressing relevant questions, comments and concerns
  • Providing an opportunity for the public to respond regarding measures to address reasonable and relevant concerns

(CPC-2-0-03) 4.2 ISED's default public consultation process - ISED's default process has three steps whereby the proponent: 1. provides written notification to the public, the land-use authority and ISED ... 2. engages the public and the land-use authority in order to address relevant questions, comments and concerns ... 3. provides an opportunity to the public and the land-use authority to formally respond in writing to the proponent ...

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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's default public consultation process for antenna systems requires proponents to address:

  • Correct Answer
    reasonable and relevant concerns provided in writing within the 30-day public comment period
  • all questions, comments and concerns raised
  • comments reported in the media
  • opposition to the project

(CPC-2-0-03) 4.2 ISED's default public consultation process - 3. provides an opportunity to the public and the land-use authority to formally respond in writing to the proponent regarding measures taken to address reasonable and relevant concerns (i.e. public reply comment) ... Public notification - 2. It is the proponent's responsibility to ensure that the notification provides at least 30 days for written public comment.

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In a municipality with a public consultation process for antenna systems, when might public consultation NOT be required?

  • The system is excluded by the municipal process
  • The system is excluded by the provisions of Client Procedures Circular CPC-2-0-03
  • The system is excluded by the municipal process AND the provisions of Client Procedures Circular CPC-2-0-03
  • Correct Answer
    The system is excluded by the municipal process OR the provisions of Client Procedures Circular CPC-2-0-03

(CPC-2-0-03) 4.1 Land-use authority consultation - Unless the proposal meets the exclusion criteria outlined in section 6, proponents must consult with the local land-use authority(ies)... Under their processes, land-use authorities may exclude from consultation any antenna system installation in addition to those identified by ISED's own consultation exclusion criteria (section 6).

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The proponent of an antenna system and a stakeholder, other than the general public, have failed to reach an agreement. How is a final decision reached?

  • Correct Answer
    The decision is made by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
  • The decision is made by the local municipality
  • The decision is postponed until an agreement is reached
  • The decision is made by a majority vote of residents within a radius of three times the antenna height

(CPC-2-0-03) 5. Dispute resolution process - ISED will, based on the information provided, either: [] make a final decision on the issue(s) in question, and advise the parties of its decision or [] suggest the parties enter into an alternate dispute resolution process in order to come to a final decision; should the parties be unable to reach a mutually agreeable solution, either party may request that ISED make a final decision.

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Ignoring other requirements regarding the installation or modification of an antenna system, what is the tallest antenna structure you could erect without public consultation?

  • 21 metres
  • 15 metres
  • 10 metres
  • Correct Answer
    The tallest exempted by the land-use authority or Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

(CPC-2-0-03) 4.1 Land-use authority consultation - Unless the proposal meets the exclusion criteria outlined in section 6, proponents must consult with the local land-use authority(ies)... Under their processes, land-use authorities may exclude from consultation any antenna system installation in addition to those identified by ISED's own consultation exclusion criteria (section 6). 6. Exclusions - The following proposals are excluded from land-use authority and public consultation requirements: [*] New antenna systems: where the height is less than 15 metres above ground level.

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Where a land-use authority or municipality has established a public consultation process for antenna systems, who determines how public consultation should take place?

  • Correct Answer
    The municipality or local land-use authority
  • The provincial government
  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
  • The person planning to erect an antenna structure

(CPC-2-0-03) 4.1 Land-use authority consultation - Land-use authorities are encouraged to establish reasonable, relevant, and predictable consultation processes specific to antenna systems that consider such things as: [] the designation of suitable contacts or responsible officials [] proposal submission requirements [*] public consultation ...

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