HR 4842 · 115th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2018

Introduced 2018-01-18· Sponsored by Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.(2018-01-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2018 This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to exempt certain broadband infrastructure project actions, including granting a covered easement, placement and installation of a communications facility, and replacement of a communications facility located in an existing public right-of-way, from environmental review requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.…

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