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Introduced
06/25/2020
06/25/2020
In Committee
06/25/2020
06/25/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To provide that a request for the collocation of a personal wireless service facility is categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews. This bill excludes certain personal wireless facility projects from specified review requirements. Specifically, the bill excludes from specified environmental and historic preservation review a project subject to the approval of the Federal Communications Commission that involves the placement, modification, or construction of personal wireless facilities (e.g., antennas, apparatuses, and transmitting devices) for the provision of personal wireless service.
AI Summary
This bill, the Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act, excludes certain personal wireless facility projects from specified environmental and historic preservation review requirements. Specifically, it categorically excludes from the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement a project that involves the placement, modification, or construction of an eligible personal wireless service facility, such as antennas and related equipment, which is subject to the approval of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Additionally, the bill exempts such projects from being considered an "undertaking" under the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), meaning they do not require review for potential impacts on historic properties.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 06/25/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7357/all-info | 06/26/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7357/BILLS-116hr7357ih.pdf | 07/18/2020 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7357/BILLS-116hr7357ih.pdf.pdf | 07/18/2020 |
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