HR3342-118

Introduced

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that certain projects for the placement and installation of communications facilities are not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced May 15, 2023

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill creates exemption from review for certain communications facilities Title I of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C and creates exemption from review for certain communications facilities A Federal authorization with respect to a covered project may not be considered a major Federal action under section 102(2)(C) of the National. It relies on definition changes, grants, tax rate changes, and reporting requirements. The main policy areas are Energy, Native American Tribes, Civil Rights, and Environment.

Who Benefits and How

Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Tribal governments and members affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Oil and gas producers, refiners, or users affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties.

Key Provisions

  • Creates exemption from review for certain communications facilities Title I of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C.
  • Creates exemption from review for certain communications facilities A Federal authorization with respect to a covered project may not be considered a major Federal action under section 102(2)(C) of the National...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill creates exemption from review for certain communications facilities Title I of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C and creates exemption from review for certain communications facilities A Federal authorization with respect to a covered project may not be considered a major Federal action under section 102(2)(C) of the National.

Key Policy Areas

Energy, Native American Tribes, Civil Rights, Environment

Primary Purpose

The bill creates exemption from review for certain communications facilities Title I of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C and creates exemption from review for certain communications facilities A Federal authorization with respect to a covered project may not be considered a major Federal action under section 102(2)(C) of the National.

Policy Domains

Energy Native American Tribes Civil Rights Environment

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill
  • Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
  • Oil and gas producers, refiners, or users affected by the bill
  • Electric utilities and power customers affected by the bill
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Oil and gas producers, refiners, or users affected by the bill: ,
Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill: ,
Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
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Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
May 15, 2023

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Domains
Energy Native American Tribes Civil Rights Environment

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