Expediting Federal Permits for Broadband Infrastructure on Public Lands.
This Act aims to streamline and accelerate the federal permitting process for installing broadband infrastructure (Internet) on government-managed lands, including forest and tribal areas. This means citizens in underserved areas, particularly rural and federal lands, could gain faster access to high-speed internet. A key component is the establishment of specialized coordination teams to eliminate bureaucracy between various federal agencies.
Key points
Faster Internet Access: The law is designed to reduce permit waiting times, speeding up the construction of broadband networks (fiber optics, towers) on federal lands.
Agency Coordination: Requires federal agencies (e.g., Departments of Agriculture and Interior) to sign a memorandum of understanding to jointly and quickly process broadband applications.
Streamlining Teams: Specialized teams composed of experts from different agencies will be established to work collaboratively on projects, eliminating delays caused by separate regulatory procedures (e.g., environmental or historical).
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