S 5359
A bill to amend the National Marine Sanctuary Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency.
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Bill overview
This bill aims to streamline the process for underwater fiber optic cables operating within national marine sanctuaries. It prevents the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation from requiring additional authorizations if a federal or state agency has already granted permission for the cable’s installation, operation, or maintenance. The goal is to reduce bureaucratic hurdles and allow existing cables to continue functioning without unnecessary delays or restrictions. This legislation focuses specifically on undersea fiber optic cables and their associated activities.
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