Streamlining Broadband Permits on Federal Land to Close the Digital Gap.
This Act aims to accelerate the deployment of high-speed broadband internet across the US, particularly in rural and underserved areas. It achieves this by standardizing and shortening the time required to obtain permits for installing telecommunications infrastructure on federally managed lands. For citizens, this means faster access to better quality internet services, improving communication and public safety.
Key points
Faster Internet Access: Procedures are simplified to speed up broadband network construction, especially in locations currently lacking high-speed connectivity.
Reduced Bureaucracy: Federal agencies must standardize permitting processes and establish online portals for submitting and tracking applications publicly.
Environmental Review Exemptions: Projects on previously disturbed land or those enhancing public safety (like backup power) are exempt from lengthy environmental assessments.
Operator Stability: Minimum lease terms for communications infrastructure on Federal land are set at 30 years.
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