Faster Internet: Streamlining Broadband Infrastructure Deployment Permits
This act aims to accelerate the deployment of broadband infrastructure, potentially leading to faster and more accessible internet for citizens, especially in public and forest lands. Federal agencies will study and remove administrative barriers that delay permits for communication facility installations. Citizens can expect improved access to internet services in the future.
Key points
Accelerates the permit process for broadband infrastructure construction on public and forest lands.
Departments of Agriculture and Interior will identify and remove administrative barriers hindering rapid broadband network expansion.
A plan will be submitted within one year to ensure adequate staffing for timely review of permit requests.
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