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Med. Pr. 2006;57(2):217-222

High voltage objects and radiocommunication investments in view of requirements of the environmental protection act

Elektroenergetyka - inwestycje i obiekty istniejące w ocenie wymogów ustawy prawo ochrony środowiska

Marek Szuba Wrocław University of Technology, Wrocław, Poland

Abstract

This paper presents the most important elements of the localization procedure of high voltage overhead lines and substations and radiocommunication objects which are the source of electromagnetic fields. These fields are perceived as a major threat to human health. The point of departure to make a choice of investments is the special classification of technical installations described in one of the executive directive issued by virtue of the Environmental Protection Act. This special executive directive enumerates a lot of technical objects (installation), classified in the group of investments which have significant impact on the environment and some objects which could be classified in this group. For all this technical installations (e.g., overheadhigh voltage power lines) the provisions of the Environmental Protection Act impose an obligation to take particular steps to assure transparency of the environmental protection procedures, transborder procedures and the protection of areas included in the Natura 2000 network.

Key words

electromagnetic fields, overhead high voltage lines and substations