GARRET GRAVES 2402 RAYBURN House OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGrnN, DC 20515 6TH DISTRICT, L OUISIANA (202) 225-3901 <trnngress nf tqe 1Ilniteh ~tates l!)ouse of l\epresentatibes 1Wlns4ingtnn. mm 20515- 1806 362 fone 13, 2019 The Honorable Ajit Pai Chairman Federal Communications Commission 445 lih Street S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 Dear Chairman Pai: Recently, telecommunications service providers have begun installing the new wireless broadband infrastructure that is necessary to support 5G in Gities across America, including Baton Rouge. While I share your appreciation for the tremendous role that technology plays, both in the economy and in the lives of its users, I am concerned by the roll out of these small-cell facilities in homes and neighborhoods across my district. A technological transformation of 5G's magnitude requires a massive support structure, but that deployment cannot come at the expense of property values and neighborhood aesthetics, especially in historic communities. America's 5G leadership is an important national priority, but even a national priority demands consultation with local stalceholders. I respectfully ask you to encourage wireless carriers to collaborate with municipalities on the placement and design of these new transmission systems. Additionally, recent reports by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administratiqn (NOAA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) suggest that the 5G network could interfere with satellite data, reducing the accuracy of weather forecasting by as much as 30 percent. I urge you to work closely with the NOAA, NASA, and any other stakeholders to investigate any potential effects of 5G on our nation's ability to forecast and prepare for severe weather events. As the FCC continues to oversee the deployment of the 5G network, we must remember that the rollout is not happening in isolation. It is crucial to consider the effects that these PRIN TED ON RECYCLED PAPER innovations will have on existing technologies and communities across America. Thank you for your prompt attention to these imp01iant issues. Gan t Graves Member of Congress