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HI HCR191
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/8/2019
Primary Sponsor
Lisa Kitagawa
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AI Summary
HCR 191 Summary
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Requests the Public Utilities Commission monitor wireless communications providers' compliance with Federal Communications Commission backup power mandates adopted August 6, 2015
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Directs the Public Utilities Commission to collect and publish statistics on cellular tower backup capacity, including percentages of towers backed up with generators or batteries, organized by provider
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Requests all wireless communications providers operating in Hawaii comply with FCC backup power mandates, with priority given to renewable energy sources
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Calls for the PUC to provide data transparency to enable the public to make informed decisions when selecting wireless communications providers
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Directs certified copies be transmitted to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, PUC Commissioners, and the Hawaii State Energy Office Administrator
Legislative Description
Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Monitor Compliance With The Federal Communications Commission Mandates For The Deployment Of Backup Power Generators For Wireless Communications Providers And Collect And Publish Data On Cellular Tower Backup Capacity.
Public Utilities Commission
Last Action
The committee(s) on IAC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
3/27/2019