Bill > HR1541

This bill aims to streamline the deployment of wireless broadband infrastructure by exempting certain personal wireless service facility projects from environmental and historical preservation review requirements. Specifically, the bill provides that projects involving the mounting, installation, or modification of wireless service facilities will not be subject to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) or the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). These exemptions apply to projects that involve adding or modifying antennas, transmitting devices, and related equipment for personal wireless services, including mobile data services. The bill defines a "covered project" as one that requires a permit from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and involves either attaching new equipment to an existing wireless facility or modifying an existing facility. By removing these review requirements, the bill seeks to expedite the process of expanding and improving wireless infrastructure, potentially reducing bureaucratic obstacles that can slow down the deployment of broadband technology across the United States. The bill applies to projects involving state, local, and tribal governments, and covers all U.S. states, territories, and the District of Columbia.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1541/all-info