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H.R. 4842

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

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.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15](R-IL)Sponsor
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  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  2. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

    Communications and Technology Subcommittee
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    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.

    Natural Resources Committee
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    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.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

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