In a report issued by Sage and Associates on January 1, 2011, under certain computer modeling testing situations, multiple smart meters' RF emissions may exceed Federal Communications Commission guidelines.   The possible FCC violations were determined based on both time-averaged and peak power limits  According to the report, "FCC compliance violations are likely to occur under normal conditions of installation and operation of smart meters and collector meters in California.  Violations of FCC safety limits for uncontrolled public access are identified at distances within 6” of the meter.  Exposure to the face is possible at this distance, in violation of the time-weighted average safety limits."