FCC Boosts Wireless Broadband by Easing Infrastructure Burdens
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See MCI v. FCC. 515 F 2d 385 (D.C. Circ 1974).
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October 17, 2014
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FCC BOOSTS WIRELESS BROADBAND BY EASING INFRASTRUCTURE BURDENS
New rules continue to protect the environment and historic properties,
safeguard Tribal, State, and local priorities
Washington, D.C. – The Federal Communications Commission adopted a Report and Order that takes
critical steps to promote deployment of the wireless infrastructure necessary to provide the public with
ubiquitous, advanced wireless broadband services.
The Report and Order updates and tailors the manner in which the FCC evaluates the impact of proposed
deployments on the environment and historic properties. It also adopts rules to clarify and implement
statutory limitations on State and local government authority to review infrastructure siting applications—
including a “deemed granted” remedy if a State or local government fails to act on an eligible facilities
modification request under Section 6409(a) of the Spectrum Act. Finally, it adopts an exemption from the
environmental public notification process for “temporary towers” that are in place only for short periods
of time.
Taken together, these steps lay the groundwork necessary for delivering more wireless capacity in more
locations to consumers throughout the United States. At the same time, it adheres to statutory obligations
to protect the environment and historic properties, and it safeguards Tribal, State, and local land-use
priorities as well as safety and aesthetic interests.
Action by the Commission October 17, 2014, by Report and Order (FCC 14-153). Chairman Wheeler,
Commissioners Clyburn, Rosenworcel, Pai and O’Rielly. Chairman Wheeler, Commissioners Clyburn,
Rosenworcel, Pai and O’Rielly issuing statements
WT Docket No. 13-238
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