HR 2298

This bill aims to speed up the deployment of broadband internet service on federal lands by reducing some of the environmental and historical review requirements that typically apply to such projects. Specifically, it exempts certain broadband projects from being considered ‘major Federal actions’ under the National Environmental Policy Act and from being classified as ‘undertakings’ under the National Historic Preservation Act. The bill focuses on streamlining the process for installing broadband infrastructure like fiber optic lines and towers on federal land. It clarifies definitions related to broadband projects and providers to ensure consistent application of the exemptions.