since that time new information about the new absorption rate, looking at radiofrequency. there are a couple of cell phone communications systems that have varying radio emissions and to one of them is not pegged to sar. we want to make sure we have an ordinance that met with the reality is out there for radio emissions. we are amending this ordinance that would instead of having a rating per make and model of cell phone a point of sale, we would have a sign that merchants would provide in the stores close to the cell phones. i would say that cell phone emits radio frequencies and that there would have to provide at the point of sale -- they would have to provide at the point of sale a document sharing -- to share with buyers on how to protect themselves from radiofrequency missions. measures you can take to protect yourself, include using a headset instead of having the phone next to your ear, keeping cell phone in a casing that is less conductive of radiofrequency and other measures as well. this because we're providing the public with information about how you can prote

, they must include a couple of statements, a statement explaining the cell phones to give it radiofrequency energy is absorbed by the head and body, a statement referencing measures to reduce exposure to radio frequency energy from the use of cell phones, and finally, a statement that informational fact sheets are available from the cell phone retailer upon request. for the sake of brevity, i would like to simply focus my comments on providing information about new developments on this issue since the board first adopted the cell phone order this last year. in may of this year, the world health organization for the international agency board research on cancer published a review of hundreds of scientific articles on the link between mobile devices and certain types of brain cancer. following the week-long review, this international panel of experts declared that cell phone radiation might be carcinogenic and that radiation from cell phones could be linked to some cases of cancer. the 31 scientists on the panel placed cell phones on the list of substances that the world health organization c

for making people be made to be able to be reminded of the possibility of risk associated with radiofrequency, and just to be reminded of it. i could possibly go along with something like a poster in the place of business. but the idea of having to issue a flier, get fliers printed -- that is not done for free, not to mention the fact that now we have another paper product littering the streets. i think you will all agree with me -- most of these things are going to end up in the garbage bin. they will be read by 1% of the people. not to render negligible the importance of the 1% that my read it, but it is not an effective way to do it. i think i would rather see something posted, and not the extra step of having to do that. i would rather see more of it go back to the manufacturer. >> i would like to say i really agree with what you are saying. i do support this, in theory, but i would feel more comfortable in terms of small business compliance if it is like a poster that can get from the department of environment. it is there. i could support that as an amendment. president o'brien: i could

i think the public education message to remind people of the dangers of radiofrequency is a good thing, but i cannot just start putting these out there. as much as of would like to see the poster up there. do we have a motion of any sort? >> i would like to make a motion to support this, to support the posting requirement. to support the posting requirement with the elimination of the flyer. do i have a second? take a row, please. president o'brien: it is okay. [laughter] >> sorry. president o'brien: no problem. >> on that motion. vice president adams: no. commissioner clyde: aye. commissioner dooley: yes. president o'brien: no. commissioner yee riley: no. >> commissioners, that fails 3- 2. president o'brien: ok. next item, please. >> that will be reflected as a no recommendation. is that correct? president o'brien: in its current form, yes. >> i just want to say that i think the department of the environment for working really hard to make something that was actually doable and amenable to both the industry as well as the retailers and the general public. i think they worked very, ver

to approve the conditional quality, it would be a screen of synthetic material that is radiofrequency transparent. the maximum dimensions of the proposed antenna are approximately 4 feet 3 inches high of 11 inches wide by 5 inches thick. the associated mechanical equipment cabinets would be screened from view. the property is a preferred location since it is a publicly used structure. at&t requires -- they conducted their required community meeting in january at a nearby restaurant. six members of the community attended the nihon -- attended the meeting. some concern was raised regarding the visual impact of the antenna. community interest grew over the next few months and they have a second committee meeting on july 12, 2011 at the recreation center. according to the project sponsor, five members of the public attended this meeting along with staff from the supervisor's office. the concern raised with the -- what was the impact. although what expressed concern that the insulation would block their view. as of today, the department has received letters from 17 individuals at the golde

violations can range from anything from flying into an enclosed area to simply using the wrong radiofrequency. >> 7:58 a.m.. we're back with more of a couple of minutes. here is a live look from the golden gate bridge. it is 8:00 a.m., the top stories out of oakland, a chp chased ends with a deadly crash. details coming up in a live report. >> we are alive in fairfield following the clean up after this big fire at a plastics company. we will have more this morning. >> new information out of norway and new video of the bomb blast in oslo as norway remains on guard with additional security threats. >> first, a check on weather and traffic. >> we have a look for mt. tam, you can see the low cloud cover. a blanket of fog over the bay. that is really depressing people in san francisco right now. overcast conditions. do not worry, the fog will pull back. warmer this afternoon, once the sun comes out for a good part of the bay, temperatures in the '60s-'90s. the warming trend will continue throughout the remainder of the i will show you everything in detail in a moment. >> we finally have a hot spot

there will be screened from view by synthetic material that is radiofrequency transparent. verizon conducted the community average meeting on this proposal on april 28, 2011 in the nearby branch library. 35 people attended the meeting. five attendees indicating their opposition to the project on the sign in shape. as of today, the department has received one phone call and one letter in opposition to the proposal. the phone call and the weather -- letter cited health concerns with the project. i have copies of the letter of opposition received on july 25 and i submit this for the record. the department believes the project is necessary and desirable for the following reasons. the project complies with all applicable requirements of the planning code. it is consistent with applicable objectives and policies of the general plan. the project is consistent with the 1996 wts citing guidelines. it is a location preference one. a preferred location. the project will provide improved cell phone coverage in an area that receives marginal coverage. the department recommends the commi

. >> i ask the stands for radiofrequency is identification. >> they are paper thin. they are like a finn, a small sticker. creating one of these that is what approved as a big deal. the hotel industry could benefit. these washable are f i d chips can be sewn into robes, sheets and towels and can survive a 300 wash hotels will lose 25 percent of towels, sheets and robes a month. they have to constantly purchase more linens. hotel guests are not fully to blame, they can lose or misplaced linens in many ways. these rfid chitterlings can help them keep track of inventory coming keep counts of linens and michelin's and that firms are already restocked. these high-tech linens are more expensive for hotels. a tall with rfid build into it costs $1 more than regular towel. this technology is new, not many hotels are using this. i would expect in the future a lot of hotels implementing this could save money in the long run. gabe slate, kron 4 news. for >> if we are back in 2 minutes as the kron 4 morning news continues. a live look from the senate floor. a travesty of this stu