Accelerating Broadband Deployment: Faster Permits and Less Red Tape
This act aims to speed up the construction and modernization of broadband internet infrastructure across the U.S. It introduces shorter deadlines for permit issuance by state and local authorities and simplifies environmental and historic preservation reviews, facilitating quicker access to high-speed internet for citizens.
Key points
Shorter deadlines for state and local governments to issue permits for building and modifying telecommunications infrastructure, leading to faster deployment of new internet services.
Streamlined environmental and historic preservation reviews for communication projects, reducing delays in network expansion.
Introduction of a 'deemed granted' rule, where a lack of decision within a specified timeframe automatically approves the application, preventing intentional blocking of investments.
Standardization and limitation of fees charged by local authorities for network expansion, potentially lowering costs for providers and, consequently, for consumers.
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