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Faster Wireless Expansion: Less Environmental and Historic Review for Collocation.

This act aims to speed up the deployment and modification of wireless infrastructure, such as antennas and transmitters, by exempting them from certain federal environmental and historical preservation reviews. This means citizens might see faster improvements in wireless internet services, but with less oversight regarding the potential impact of these installations on natural environments and historical sites.
Key points
Exempts wireless facility collocation projects from federal environmental impact reviews (NEPA).
Exempts these projects from federal historical preservation reviews (NHPA).
Aims to accelerate the deployment and modernization of wireless services, potentially improving internet access.
Reduces bureaucratic hurdles for telecommunications companies expanding networks, which could lead to faster investments.
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Additional Information
Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act
Print number: HR 7376
Sponsor: Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1]
Process start date: 2024-02-15