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3 Va. J.L. & Tech. 1 (1998)
Cellular Telephones and the Potential Hazards of RF Radiation: Responses to the Fear and Controversy

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1522-1687 / D 1998 Virginia Journal of Law and Technology Association
VIRGINIA JOURNAL of LAW and TECHNOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA             SPRING 1998                3 VA. J.L. & TECH. 2
Cellular Telephones and the Potential Hazards of RF
Radiation: Responses to the Fear and Controversy
by Laura GrassojJ-
I. Introduction
II. Background on RF Radiation
A. What is Electromagnetic RF Radiation?
B. Effects of Electromagnetic RF Radiation
III. Regulatory Responses to the RF Radiation Exposure Issue
A. The Rise of Preventative Policy Making
B. Federal Actions in the Absence of Scientific Certainty
1. FCC Response
2. Evaluation of FCC Response
3. FDA Response
4. Evaluation of FDA Response
IV. Industry Response
A. Evaluation of Industry Response
V. Judicial Treatment of RF radiation cases
A. The Shift Toward a Pro-Defendant Position>
B. The Issue of Causation
C. Admissibility of Expert Testimony
V1. Conclusion

I. Introduction