California Environmental Quality Act: exemption: wireless telecommunications facility: broadband internet access projects.
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No
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill creates an exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for certain broadband internet access projects and wireless telecommunications facilities. Specifically, it exempts projects that aren’t considered ‘small wireless facilities.’ The bill aims to facilitate the expansion of broadband internet access across California, while also clarifying that these projects are a matter of statewide concern, not just local ones. It also specifies that no state reimbursement is required for local agencies implementing this exemption.
Key provisions
- Creates an exemption from CEQA for broadband internet access projects that are not small wireless facilities.
- Defines ‘broadband internet access project’ and ‘small wireless facility’ for clarity.
- Exempts wireless telecommunications facilities (towers, etc.) from CEQA, excluding small wireless facilities.
- States that the exemption applies to all cities, including charter cities.
- Clarifies that the exemption addresses a statewide concern, not a municipal one.
- Specifies that no state reimbursement is required for local agencies implementing this exemption.
- Amends Section 32602 of the Public Resources Code to describe the functions and duties of the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy.
Who is affected
- Internet Service Providers
- Telecommunications Companies
- Local Governments (cities and charter cities)
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