{"id":"HHS-OASH-2026-0397-5780","number":"5780","name":"Charyl Zehfus","organization":"","posted":"2026-10-28T04:00Z","received":"2026-10-19T04:00Z","body":"October 15, 2026\nTo: the US Federal Communications Commission \nTo: the US Health and Human Services agency\nFrom Charyl Zehfus\nRe: FCC & HHS call for public comments, and science uploads regarding wireless bio-effects, and in response to the 2021 lawsuit lost by FCC\nI am uploading some science and documents along with my comment regarding my ongoing experience of health issues due to FCC failure to regulate manmade electromagnetic fields for biological effects, especially the oxidative stress mechanism.\nI recently found a news article about a Town of Berlin Wisconsin family who are unable to refuse a new smart meter from Wisconsin Public Service Corporation (electric) despite concerns and a doctor’s opinion that the man should avoid radiofrequency in his vicinity. “The Christensens are one of 12 WPS customers that refuse new smart meters – now they’re adapting to life without power” first appeared in City Pages (date). The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel apparently refused to cover it due to a reference to “wireless radiation sickness.” \nThis echoes my earlier experience in Wisconsin in 2012-2014, where WPSC and Alliant Energy refused to allow an opt out from their gas and electric smart meters. I did not know this was still going on, but it must stop now. State rights should not blot out Americans with Disabilities needs nor health provider constitutional thought freedom – in matters controlling your home/school environment.\nPeople during Pres. Obama’s time in other states were able to opt out of transmitting meters, but in my state the Public Service Commission fought tooth and nail to prevent anyone from doing so. They used every detail possible, excluding utilities from any ADA requirements. My long-time high level reputable medical provider letter was ignored and countered with a traditional medical industry (unelected) organization’s opinion. For justice and awareness I am attaching their refusal document to show what they put people through.\nMy 2014 letter to the US DOJ went unanswered despite my calls for months. I am attaching this, as well, in hopes to protect coming generations from this kind of injustice. I finally moved, though utility transmitter constant exposure issues continue for everyone. The oxidative effects are not immediately registered by everyone, but the additive, cumulative bio-impacts are supported by many studies showing mechanisms inhibiting normal cellular functions.\nOxidative stress is recognized as a cause for numerous symptoms and impacts on inflammatory conditions and diseases by specialists/scientists. Ongoing science continues to point to oxidative stress as one effect of low level pulsed microwave radiation. Please view the sample of such science attached.\n\nOxidative stress is an important problem affecting health. The Mayo Clinic recognizes that “chronic inflammation can be caused/affected by “…exposure to environmental triggers such as pollution.” (attached) \n\nCitizens continue to be stuck at the mercy of the utility lobby in their state. This injustice must end. FCC and HHS need to create federal rules to enforce ADA opt outs at the bare minimum. It must insure DOJ pathways to accommodation do not drag out for months. Our medical freedom should include respecting our own doctors’ recognition of electromagnetic effects and risks, not be pitted against some unelected big medicine organization or club.\nAnother corrective action is for FCC, HHS (and FDA) to admit THEY HAVE NOT PROVEN BIOLOGICAL IMPACTS CANNOT OR DO NOT OCCUR. To support consumer choice and innovation,  FCC should actively promote alternative connections, including fiber to premises with innovative indoors FIBER PORTS, and Li-Fi connectivity, which does not blanket whole areas with transmissions or exposures.\nPlease review the science, and insure that the disability laws apply to utilities and all industries that create similar emissions. \nThank you.\nCharyl Zehfus\nSEE attachments for details","attachments":["https://downloads.regulations.gov/HHS-OASH-2026-0397-5780/attachment_6.pdf","https://downloads.regulations.gov/HHS-OASH-2026-0397-5780/attachment_4.pdf","https://downloads.regulations.gov/HHS-OASH-2026-0397-5780/attachment_2.pdf","https://downloads.regulations.gov/HHS-OASH-2026-0397-5780/attachment_5.pdf","https://downloads.regulations.gov/HHS-OASH-2026-0397-5780/attachment_3.pdf","https://downloads.regulations.gov/HHS-OASH-2026-0397-5780/attachment_1.pdf"],"attachment_inventory":true,"withheld":false,"source":"https://www.regulations.gov/comment/HHS-OASH-2026-0397-5780","tags":["health-experiences","sleep-cognition","biology-metabolism","exposure-places","policy-standards","research-evidence"],"source_hash":"2813f119ac095948499f2afb805453a8268260d854e2d0e8f98612c4006b7164","slug":"health-experiences-comment-5780","classification":{"id":"HHS-OASH-2026-0397-5780","body_sha256":"532a5df7817de0048639aeaa5fdaac3f11bdc676bc8f7d18701c430fa6a759fa","status":"ai_reviewed","primary_topic":"smart-meters","topics":[{"id":"smart-meters","evidence":" WPSC and Alliant Energy refused to allow an opt out from their gas and electric smart meters. I did not know this wa"},{"id":"access","evidence":"ing generations from this kind of injustice. I finally moved, though utility transmitter constant exposure issues continue fo"},{"id":"standards","evidence":"justice must end. FCC and HHS need to create federal rules to enforce ADA opt outs at the bare minimum. It must insure DOJ pathways to acc"},{"id":"mechanisms","evidence":"ields for biological effects, especially the oxidative stress mechanism.\nI recently found a news article about a Town of Berli"},{"id":"optical","evidence":"ses with innovative indoors FIBER PORTS, and Li-Fi connectivity, which does not blanket whole areas with transmissions or exposu"}],"summary":"Describes denied smart-meter accommodations and relocation, discusses oxidative-stress mechanisms, and requests federal disability protections and fiber or Li-Fi alternatives.","reviewed_at":"2026-10-28T16:50:58Z","review_method":"Full comment-text review with exact source evidence; attachments not reviewed","review_source_sha256":"02983fac9b4053f59eceb2092dd7b390c281bbddfc91ad13156cdcec18a0595d","source_url":"https://rfsafe.net/hhs-comments/data/catalog.json","scope":"Original comment body; attachments excluded"},"forum_topics":["smart-meters","access","standards","mechanisms","optical"],"primary_topic":"smart-meters","forum_title":"Describes denied smart-meter accommodations and relocation, discusses oxidative-stress mechanisms, and re…"}