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TITLE 47, PART 17—CONSTRUCTION, MARKING, AND LIGHTING OF ANTENNA STRUCTURES
17.1 Basis and purpose.
17.4 Antenna structure registration.
17.5 Commission consideration of applications for station authorization.
17.6 Responsibility of Commission licensees and permittees.
17.7 Antenna structures requiring notification to the FAA.
17.8 Establishment of antenna farm areas.
17.9 Designated antenna farm areas.
17.10 Antenna structures over 304.80 meters (1,000 feet) in height.
17.14 Certain antenna structures exempt from notification to the FAA.
17.17 Existing structures.
17.21 Painting and lighting, when required.
17.22 Particular specifications to be used.
17.23 Specifications for painting and lighting antenna structures.
17.24–17.38 [Reserved]
High Intensity White Obstruction Lighting
17.39–17.43 [Reserved]
17.45 Temporary warning lights.
17.47 Inspection of antenna structure lights and associated control equipment.
17.48 Notification of extinguishment or improper functioning of lights.
17.49 Recording of antenna structure light inspections in the owner record.
17.50 Cleaning and repainting.
17.51 Time when lights should be exhibited.
17.53 Lighting equipment and paint.
17.54 Rated lamp voltage.
17.56 Maintenance of lighting equipment.
17.57 Report of radio transmitting antenna construction, alteration and/or removal.
17.58 Facilities to be located on land under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Forest Service or the Bureau of Land Management.
Secs. 4, 303, 48 Stat. 1066, 1082, as amended;47 U.S.C. 154, 303. Interpret or apply secs. 301, 309, 48 Stat. 1081, 1085 as amended;47 U.S.C. 301, 309.
(b) The purpose of this part is to prescribe certain procedures for antenna structure registration and standards with respect to the Commission's consideration of proposed antenna structures which will serve as a guide to antenna structure owners. The standards are referenced from two Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Advisory Circulars.
(b) An antenna farm area is defined as a geographical location, with established boundaries, designated by the Federal Communications Commission, in which antenna towers with a common impact on aviation may be grouped.
[32 FR 8813, June 21, 1967, and 32 FR 11268, Aug. 3, 1967, as amended at 39 FR 26157, July 17, 1974; 61 FR 4362, Feb. 6, 1996]
(a) Effective July 1, 1996, the owner of any proposed or existing antenna structure that requires notice of proposed construction to the Federal Aviation Administration must register the structure with the Commission. This includes those structures used as part of stations licensed by the Commission for the transmission of radio energy, or to be used as part of a cable television head end system. If a Federal Government antenna structure is to be used by a Commission licensee, the structure must be registered with the Commission.
(2) For an existing antenna structure that had been assigned painting or lighting requirements prior to July 1, 1996, the owner must register the structure prior to July 1, 1998.
(3) For a structure that did not originally fall under the definition of “antenna structure,” the owner must register the structure prior to hosting a Commission licensee.
(b) Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this section, each owner must file FCC Form 854 with the Commission. Additionally, each owner of a proposed structure referred to in paragraphs (a)(1) or (a)(3) of this section must submit a valid FAA determination of “no hazard.” In order to be considered valid by the Commission, the FAA determination of “no hazard” must not have expired prior to the date on which FCC Form 854 is received by the Commission. The height of the structure will include the highest point of the structure including any obstruction lighting or lighting arrester.
(c) If an Environmental Assessment is required under §1.1307 of this chapter, the Bureau will address the environmental concerns prior to processing the registration.
(e) If the owner of the antenna structure cannot file FCC Form 854 because it is subject to a denial of Federal benefits under the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988,21 U.S.C. 862, the first tenant licensee authorized to locate on the structure (excluding tenants that no longer occupy the structure) must register the structure using FCC Form 854, and provide a copy of the Antenna Structure Registration (FCC Form 854R) to the owner. The owner remains responsible for providing a copy of FCC Form 854R to all tenant licensees on the structure and for posting the registration number as required by paragraph (g) of this section.
(g) Except as described in paragraph (h) of this section, the Antenna Structure Registration Number must be displayed in a conspicuous place so that it is readily visible near the base of the antenna structure. Materials used to display the Antenna Structure Registration Number must be weather-resistant and of sufficient size to be easily seen at the base of the antenna structure.
§17.6 Responsibility of Commission licensees and permittees.
(c) If the owner of the antenna structure cannot file FCC Form 854 because it is subject to a denial of Federal benefits under the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988,21 U.S.C. 862, the first licensee authorized to locate on the structure must register the structure using FCC Form 854, and provide a copy of the Antenna Structure Registration (FCC Form 854R) to the owner. The owner remains responsible for providing a copy of FCC Form 854R to all tenant licensees on the structure and for posting the registration number as required by §17.4(g).
A notification to the Federal Aviation Administration is required, except as set forth in §17.14, for any of the following construction or alteration:
(d) Any construction or alteration on any of the following airports (including heliports):
(1) An airport that is available for public use and is listed in the Airport Directory of the current Airman's Information Manual or in either the Alaska or Pacific Airman's Guide and Chart Supplement.
(2) An airport under construction, that is the subject of a notice or proposal on file with the Federal Aviation Administration, and except for military airports, it is clearly indicated that the airport will be available for public use.
[39 FR 7581, Feb. 27, 1974, as amended at 39 FR 26157, July 17, 1974; 42 FR 54823, Oct. 11, 1977; 42 FR 57127, Nov. 1, 1977]
§17.14 Certain antenna structures exempt from notification to the FAA.
(a) Any object that would be shielded by existing structures of a permanent and substantial character or by natural terrain or topographic features of equal or greater height, and would be located in the congested area of a city, town, or settlement where it is evident beyond all reasonable doubt that the structure so shielded will not adversely affect safety in air navigation. Applicant claiming such exemption under §17.14(a) shall submit a statement with their application to the FCC explaining basis in detail for their finding.
[32 FR 11269, Aug. 3, 1967, as amended at 39 FR 7581, Feb. 27, 1974; 42 FR 54824, Oct. 11, 1977; 61 FR 4363, Feb. 6, 1996]
§17.17 Existing structures.
(a) The requirements found in §17.23 relating to painting and lighting of antenna structures shall not apply to those structures authorized prior to July 1, 1996. Previously authorized structures may retain their present painting and lighting specifications, so long as the overall structure height or site coordinates do not change. The Antenna Structure Registration requirements found in §17.5, however, shall apply to all antenna structures that have been assigned painting or lighting requirements by the Commission, regardless of prior authorization.
(b) No change in any of these criteria or relocation of airports shall at any time impose a new restriction upon any then existing or authorized antenna structure or structures.
(a) They exceed 60.96 meters (200 feet) in height above the ground or they require special aeronautical study.
§17.22 Particular specifications to be used.
Whenever painting or lighting is required, the Commission will generally assign specifications in accordance with the FAA Advisory Circulars referenced in §17.23. If an antenna installation is of such a nature that its painting and lighting in accordance with these specifications are confusing, or endanger rather than assist airmen, or are otherwise inadequate, the Commission will specify the type of painting and lighting or other marking to be used in the individual situation.
Unless otherwise specified by the Commission, each new or altered antenna structure to be registered on or after January 1, 1996, must conform to the FAA's painting and lighting recommendations set forth on the structure's FAA determination of “no hazard,” as referenced in the following FAA Advisory Circulars: AC 70/7460–1J, “Obstruction Marking and Lighting,” effective January 1, 1996, and AC 150/5345–43E, “Specification for Obstruction Lighting Equipment,” dated October 19, 1995. These documents are incorporated by reference in accordance with5 U.S.C. 552(a). The documents contain FAA recommendations for painting and lighting structures which pose a potential hazard to air navigation. For purposes of this part, the specifications, standards, and general requirements stated in these documents are mandatory. The Advisory Circulars listed are available for inspection at the Commission Headquarters in Washington, DC, or may be obtained from Department of Transportation, Property Use and Storage Section, Subsequent Distribution Office, M483.6, Ardmore East Business Center, 3341 Q 75th Avenue, Landover, MD 20785, telephone (301) 322–4961, facsimile (301) 386–5394. Copies are also available for public inspection at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, Suite 700, Washington, DC.
§§17.24–17.38 [Reserved]
When authorized by the Commission, high intensity white obstruction lighting will be used in lieu of obstruction marking and lighting specified in §§17.23 through 17.37.
In general, the number of levels of high intensity lighting specified is dependent upon the overall height of the skeletal frame or comparable main support structure, excluding antennas or similar appurtenances. A white capacitor discharge omnidirectional light is mounted on or adjacent to the appurtenance, if more than 6.10 meters (20 feet), to complement the lighting system.
Where a dual lighting system is employed, i.e., high intensity white obstruction lighting during daylight and red obstruction lighting at night, the omnidirectional high intensity light, if equipped with an aviation red color filter for nighttime illumination, may be used in lieu of the 300 mm top beacon specified in §17.24(a) and paragraph (a)(1) in §§17.25 through 17.37.
§§17.39–17.43 [Reserved]
§17.45 Temporary warning lights.
Antenna structures requiring painting under this part shall be cleaned or repainted as often as necessary to maintain good visibility.
[61 FR 4364, Feb. 6, 1996]
§17.51 Time when lights should be exhibited.
(b) All high intensity and medium intensity obstruction lighting shall be exhibited continuously unless otherwise specified.
Outside white......................................TT-P-102\1\ (Color No.17875, FS-595).
Aviation surface orange........................TT-P-59 \1(Color No.12197, FS-595).
Aviation surface orange, enamel...........TT-E-489 \1\ (Color No.12197, FS-595).
Aviation red obstruction light_color....... MIL-C-25050 \2\.
Flashing beacons................................ CAA-446 \3 Code Beacons, 300 mm.
Do..................................................... MIL-6273 \2\.
Double and single obstruction light.......L-810 \3\ (FAA AC No. 150/5345-2\4\).
Do..................................................... MIL-L-7830\2\.
High intensity white obstruction light.... FAA/DOD L-856 (FAA AC No.150/5345-43B \4\).
116-Watt lamp.................................... No. 116 A21/TS (6,000 h).
125-Watt lamp.................................... No. 125 A21/TS (6,000 h).
620-Watt lamp.................................... No. 620 PS-40 (3,000 h).
700-Watt lamp.................................... No. 700 PS-40 (6,000 h).
\1\ Copies of this specification can be obtained from the Specification
Activity, Building 197, Room 301, Naval Weapons Plant, 1st and N
Streets, SE., Washington, D.C. 20407.
\2\ Copies of Military specifications can be obtained by contacting the
Commanding Officer, Naval Publications and Forms Center, 5801 Tabor
Ave., Attention: NPPC-105, Philadelphia, Pa. 19120.
\3\ Copies of Federal Aviation Administration specifications may be
obtained from the Chief, Configuration Control Branch, AAF-110,
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, D.C. 20591.
\4\ Copies of Federal Aviation Administration advisory circulars may be
obtained from the Department of Transportation, Publications Section,
TAD-443.1, 400 7th St. SW., Washington, D.C. 20590.
(a) Replacing or repairing of lights, automatic indicators or automatic control or alarm systems shall be accomplished as soon as practicable.
(b) The flash tubes in a high intensity obstruction lighting system shall be replaced whenever the peak effective daytime intensity falls below 200,000 candelas.
The owner of an antenna structure for which an Antenna Structure Registration Number has been obtained must notify the Commission within 24 hours of completion of construction (FCC Form 854–R) and/or dismantlement (FCC Form 854). The owner must also immediately notify the Commission using FCC Form 854 upon any change in structure height or change in ownership information.
§17.58 Facilities to be located on land under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Forest Service or the Bureau of Land Management.
Any application proposing new or modified transmitting facilities to be located on land under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Forest Service or the Bureau of Land Management shall include a statement that the facilities will be so located, and the applicant shall comply with the requirements of §1.70 of this chapter.
[32 FR 11274, Aug. 3, 1967]