HR5358-119

2. Application of NEPA and NHPA to covered communications equipment or services 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 Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C)). A covered project may not be considered an undertaking under section 300320 of title 54, United States Code. In this section: The term covered project means a project to permanently remove covered communications equipment or services (as defined in section 9 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1608)) and to replace such covered communications equipment or services with communications equipment or services (as defined in such section) that are not covered communications equipment or services (as so defined). The term Federal authorization— means any authorization required under Federal law with respect to a covered project; and includes any permits, special use authorizations, certifications, opinions, or other approvals as may be required under Federal law with respect to a covered project.