0080-07-02-.03
Criteria For Evaluating Requests
Cite as Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0080-07-02-.03
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.
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(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.