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This Concurrent Resolution requests the University of Hawaii to create a dependable, unbiased, and open method for evaluating the impact of radio frequency (RF) emissions from wireless antenna sites, such as those used for 5G technology, which is the fifth generation of wireless communication designed for faster data speeds and increased capacity. The resolution acknowledges the growing number of these antenna sites across Hawaii and the need for responsible deployment, ensuring compliance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations, which set limits on human exposure to RF radiation. The University of Hawaii is specifically asked to develop a system that includes a central data repository for RF emission information from each facility, visual representations of these emissions, a way to share information with relevant parties like contractors and emergency services, and a process for auditing the accuracy of safety data. It also calls for considering how to provide insurance for RF-related injury claims, potentially using a third-party administrator, and exploring funding mechanisms, possibly through surcharges on wireless service providers, to cover these services. Finally, the University of Hawaii is to report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature by early 2023.