The public has become increasingly concerned about potential dangers from exposure to electric and magnetic fields from 60 Hz electric power transmission lines. Proposed N.J.A.C. 7:28-44 will require electric power transmission lines to have incorporated design features that will reduce the magnetic fields to levels as low as reasonably achievable. It will also require that a database be established including but not limited to new or modified 26 kV and above electric power transmission and subtransmission lines for consideration of population exposures and establishment and impact of additional regulations. This regulation is a first step toward assuring that public exposure to magnetic fields from new or modified electric power transmission lines is as low as reasonably achievable and that patterns of public exposure to corresponding fields from lower voltage lines is characterized. The latter will allow the Department to identify potential areas of interest and serve as a basis for the development of future regulations.