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.
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
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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
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Pence introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
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