[BC] Maximum Tower Height

[Tom Taggart]

Danny:

Call me about the process.  Been through this process, cost me about $3K. As many on the list know, I have an advanced degree in BS (i.e., a JD); normal folks should be prepared to pay double.

1. The tower is above 200 feet, FAA will want it painted & lighted, or at least strobes;l
2. This will require that the tower be registered with the FCC, which then requires an environmental study.  As I recall, towers above 450 get extra scrutiny, but in any event you will have to do the following(not necessarily an exclusive list):

A. File with the FCC's Tower Construction Notification System;
B. Be prepared to pay off some Indian tribes;
C. Notify the state historical preservation office
D. Put a legal notice in the local newspaper
E. If the Osage get back to you, pay off an archaeologist to come dig a couple of holes, then fill them in again
F. Put the tower project on the FCC's national notice list
E. Then file for the Antenna structure registration number with the FCC

After doing all this, it becomes an exhibit under environmental in your 301.  Assuming no skeletons are unearthed or you find the "Cross of Coronado" (http://indianajones.wikia.com/wiki/Cross_of_Coronado) when you start digging guy anchors, you can then build your tower.